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Obama looks to regroup; Romney appears confident

Obama looks to regroup; Romney appears confident
By JULIE PACEAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - As the White House race shows signs of tightening nationally, President Barack Obama's campaign is banking on a massive get-out-the-vote operation and state-by-state shades of economic improvement to maintain its apparent polling edge in

In the digital age, a rare fight for print readers

In the digital age, a rare fight for print readers
By KEVIN McGILLAssociated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) - When The Times-Picayune decided to print three days a week, a nearby publication saw a chance to expand in the newspaper's backyard and fill a void that for some in the New Orleans area is as much a part of the morning routine as beignets

Kenya attacks last stronghold of Somali militants

Kenya attacks last stronghold of Somali militants
By ABDI GULED and TOM ODULAAssociated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) - Kenyan troops invaded al-Shabab's last stronghold in Somalia on Friday, coming ashore in a predawn beach landing at Kismayo that appeared likely to deprive the Islamist insurgents of their last big money-making enterprise

Clear Channel cuts 2nd deal to foster online radio

Clear Channel cuts 2nd deal to foster online radio
NEW YORK (AP) - Radio giant Clear Channel has cut its second deal with a group of artists in which it will share revenue from traditional radio stations now in exchange for a more affordable royalty rate on struggling digital streaming services. The deal with Glassnote Entertainment Group includes

'Moon River' crooner Andy Williams dies at age 84

'Moon River' crooner Andy Williams dies at age 84
By BOB THOMAS and JIM SALTERAssociated Press BRANSON, Mo. (AP) - For the older - OK, squarer - side of the generation gap, Andy Williams was part of the soundtrack of the 1960s and '70s, with easy-listening hits like "Moon River," the "Love Story" theme and "The Most Wonderful Time of the

Packers seething as NFL replacement refs take heat

Packers seething as NFL replacement refs take heat
By CHRIS JENKINSAP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - With the Green Bay Packers still seething, fans pondering the possibility of turning off their televisions on NFL Sundays and even the President weighing in, it's official: Overnight, the NFL's replacement referees went from minor

NFL upholds Seahawks' disputed win over Packers

NFL upholds Seahawks' disputed win over Packers
By RACHEL COHENAP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL put its stamp of approval on the still-smoldering outcome of the Green Bay-Seattle game: Wrong call. Right review. Wrong team still wins. Seahawks 14, Packers 12. With frustration mounting among coaches, players and fans, the worst fear

NFL upholds Seahawks' disputed win over Packers

NFL upholds Seahawks' disputed win over Packers
By RACHEL COHENAP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) - The NFL conceded Tuesday that a bad call cost the Green Bay Packers the game - yet still upheld the Seattle Seahawks' victory. While coaches, players and fans - even athletes in other sports - ripped the use of replacement refs, the league met

Boston.com launches 1st online radio with DJs

Boston.com launches 1st online radio with DJs
By LINDSEY ANDERSONAssociated Press BOSTON (AP) - A beloved Boston-area independent alternative radio station is getting new life online several times over in partnership with traditional print media, and experts say it could be a model for other stations that can no longer be found on a radio

U-T San Diego owner to buy North County Times

U-T San Diego owner to buy North County Times
By ELLIOT SPAGATAssociated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) - The owner of San Diego's dominant newspaper said Tuesday he agreed to buy the North County Times for $12 million from Lee Enterprises Inc., consolidating his grip on media holdings in the nation's 17th largest metropolitan area. Doug