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Sandusky, victims plan to speak at sentencing

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By MARK SCOLFOROAssociated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) - Jerry Sandusky and at least some of his victims plan to address the judge at his sentencing, a proceeding that may last less than two hours, lawyers said after a closed-door meeting to iron out logistics ahead of the Tuesday hearing.

Ill. man faces terrorism charge in Okla. bomb plot

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By TIM TALLEYAssociated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Illinois man with a long history of mental illness has been charged with plotting to attack dozens of churches after a hotel maintenance worker in Oklahoma spotted the makings of Molotov cocktails in a trash bin and alerted police. Gregory

Alzheimer drug shows some promise in mild disease

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By MARILYNN MARCHIONEAP Chief Medical Writer BOSTON (AP) - Combined results from two studies of an experimental Alzheimer's drug suggest it might modestly slow mental decline, especially in patients with mild disease. Taken separately, the studies on the drug - Eli Lilly & Co.'s

13,000 got suspect steroid shots; risk uncertain

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By MIKE STOBBEAP Medical Writer NEW YORK (AP) - As many as 13,000 people received steroid shots suspected in a national meningitis outbreak, health officials said Monday. But it's not clear how many are in danger. Officials don't how many of the shots may have been contaminated with

Delta to beef up Asia service from Seattle

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By SAMANTHA BOMKAMPAP Auto Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Delta Air Lines wants to expand service to Asia through its partnership with Alaska Airlines. Delta plans to add a flight between Seattle and Shanghai starting on June 17, 2013. Delta, which is based in Atlanta, is also proposing a flight

In Ohio, Ryan says pipeline key to creating jobs

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By JOHN SEEWERAssociated Press SWANTON, Ohio (AP) - Mitt Romney's administration on Day One would approve a pipeline that would run from Canada to U.S. refineries in Texas, creating thousands of jobs and pushing America on its way to energy independence, Republican vice presidential

Stocks lower on weak outlook for 3Q, Asian economy

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By JOSHUA FREEDAP Business Writer Investors looked warily at forecasts for poor U.S. corporate earnings and weaker growth in Asia and decided there wasn't much reason to buy stocks. The Dow Jones industrial average gave up 26.50 points to close at 13,583.65 points Monday. The Standard

Soda industry: Vending machines will show calories

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By CANDICE CHOIAP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) - As criticism of sugary sodas intensifies, Coke, Pepsi and Dr Pepper are rolling out new vending machines that will put calorie counts right at your fingertips. The move comes ahead of a regulation that would require restaurant chains and

BP sells Texas City refinery to Marathon Petroleum

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By JONATHAN FAHEYAP Energy Writer NEW YORK (AP) - BP has finally found a buyer for its Texas City refinery, one of the largest and most complex in the U.S. The total value of the deal could reach $2.5 billion. The refinery was the scene in 2005 of a fatal fire and explosion. Marathon Petroleum

GM moves to bring computer technology in-house

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By TOM KRISHERAP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) - Now hiring in Detroit: Scads of software developers and programmers. General Motors is moving past layoffs and the Motor City's rusty, low-tech image. It's setting out on its own to develop software and invent the most advanced gizmos for your