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Ex-Democratic senator working for regulation foes

Ex-Democratic senator working for regulation foes
By LARRY MARGASAKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The National Federation of Independent Business is endorsing Republicans over Democrats by a better than 10-1 margin in congressional races this year, but when it needed someone to head its campaign for "sensible" federal regulations it turned

Researchers tag great white sharks off Cape Cod

Researchers tag great white sharks off Cape Cod
By LINDSEY ANDERSONAssociated Press CHATHAM, Mass. (AP) - The scientists and fishermen on board the Ocearch, a repurposed crabbing vessel, received word that their scouting boat had hooked a great white shark, sparking a flurry of activity. They were about to get up close and personal with the

NATO order changes way it will fight Afghan war

NATO order changes way it will fight Afghan war
By DEB RIECHMANNAssociated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - NATO's decision to restrict operations with small Afghan forces to mitigate the threat of insider attacks means fewer boots on patrols and a shift in how the U.S.-led coalition will fight the war in Afghanistan. It's unclear

Ryan says nation needs Romney to trim spending

Ryan says nation needs Romney to trim spending
By DAVID PITT and THOMAS BEAUMONTAssociated Press BURLINGTON, Iowa (AP) - Just how competitive is Iowa in the presidential campaign? Enough so that both vice presidential candidates were vying for voters on Monday, just 140 miles apart. Republican Paul Ryan told about 450 people that the nation

Roethlisberger shines as Steelers rip Jets 27-10

Roethlisberger shines as Steelers rip Jets 27-10
By WILL GRAVESAP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) - So much for Todd Haley cramping Ben Roethlisberger's style. Showing complete mastery of his new offensive coordinator's complex playbook, the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback picked apart the New York Jets in a 27-10 on Sunday that doubled

Pamela Anderson rocks iconic Baywatch swimsuit again

Pamela Anderson rocks iconic Baywatch swimsuit again
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Arab Winter? Unrest sparks debate on US policy

Arab Winter? Unrest sparks debate on US policy
By BRADLEY KLAPPERAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Has the Arab Winter arrived? It's a question analysts in Washington are asking as angry demonstrations spread across North Africa and the Middle East to protest a video ridiculing the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Those skeptical of promoting

This year's Emmy Awards burning questions

This year's Emmy Awards burning questions
By Michael Schneider,

This year's Emmy Awards burning questions

This year's Emmy Awards burning questions
By Michael Schneider,

Japan Cabinet panel urges ending use of nuke power

Japan Cabinet panel urges ending use of nuke power
By MARI YAMAGUCHIAssociated Press TOKYO (AP) - A Japanese Cabinet panel called Friday for phasing out of nuclear power over the next three decades in a major shift for Japan as it overhauls energy policy following the Fukushima meltdowns. Adopting the proposals would be a break with Japan's