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Cuba invites US to cooperate on Ebola 10/20/2014 01:00pm • ANDREA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- Cuban is willing to work with the United States in the fight against Ebola, President Raul Castro said at a summit of leftist Latin American nations Monday.Castro said that the world must avoid politicization of the effort. He spoke at a summit of the The Breakfast Benefit: Why Schools Should Make Morning Meals a Priority 10/20/2014 12:00am • In the morning, it's sometimes easier to hit the snooze button than reach for the cereal. Breakfast often takes the backseat to catching a few more minutes of sleep. As a result, the most important meal of the day is often the one most skipped -- a decision that will continue to affect you hours la Affordable Retirement in the Caribbean 10/20/2014 12:00am • Northern Belize is a remote region of tropical rivers, hardwood forests, traditional farms, sleepy rural villages and breezy Caribbean seashores. This is a refreshingly off-the-radar place where residents embrace a simple, friendly, by-the-sea lifestyle. It is also the best value destination in Bel Zetterberg lifts Red Wings past Maple Leafs in OT 10/18/2014 11:56pm • DETROIT (AP) -- Henrik Zetterberg's self criticism made for a great weekend for the Detroit Red Wings.The captain scored at 4:50 of overtime to give the Red Wings a 1-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night and a sweep of the teams' home-and-home series.The winning goal -- his first Howard County police in force to prevent accidents 10/18/2014 08:56am • WASHINGTON-- The Howard County Police Department is stepping up patrols to curb accidents on some of the most dangerous roadways in the area. Drivers will see more police officers on Route 29, Route 100, and the Baltimore National Pike, after the department analyzed safety statistics and determi In Hong Kong, no endgame for chaotic protests 10/18/2014 03:48am • KELVIN CHAN Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) -- Three weeks ago, students at a rally stormed a fenced-off courtyard outside Hong Kong's government headquarters, triggering unprecedented mass protests for greater democracy in the semiautonomous Chinese city.Since then, the movement has spiraled into a Walker, Burke disagree on Wisconsin's economy 10/18/2014 03:26am • SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Democrat Mary Burke argued during a debate Friday in Wisconsin's hotly contested governor's race that Republican incumbent Scott Walker mismanaged Wisconsin's finances, leading to a projected $1.8 billion budget shortfall, and enacted tax cuts that Vikings out of excuses in preparing to play Bills 10/18/2014 12:02am • JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Vikings coach Mike Zimmer is done using the numerous on- and off-field troubles as an excuse to explain Minnesota's recent string of woes."You know, you might have been able to say that a little bit earlier in the year. But I don't think this i Cato could make NCAA history for No. 25 Marshall 10/17/2014 11:40am • TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- Rakeem Cato's homecoming could be a historic one.How's this for a script: A Miami native comes back home, with an undefeated football team, needing one touchdown pass to bump a Super Bowl champion out of the NCAA record book. Such is the scenario for Cato Capello not getting paid, Russia struggling 10/17/2014 11:30am • MOSCOW (AP) -- If Fabio Capello took over as coach of Russia's national soccer team for the money, he came to the wrong place.The veteran Italian coach, who led England at the 2010 World Cup and then took over Russia two years later, has not been paid since June.And since that time, the national tea Canadiens fan uses laser pointer 10/17/2014 12:40am • MONTREAL (AP) -- A Montreal fan used a laser pointer to try to distract the Boston Bruins on Thursday night in the Canadiens' 6-4 victory.Video replay clearly showed a green dot dancing on and around Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask. When asked if he noticed the laser being pointed at him, Rask was quick t Canadiens surge past Bruins in home opener 6-4 10/17/2014 12:30am • MONTREAL (AP) -- Canadiens coach Michel Therrien was happy with the way his team bounced back from a tough loss in its last game.Brendan Gallagher and P.A. Parenteau each had two goals to lead Montreal in a 6-4 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night. Max Pacioretty had a goal and two assis Portfolio Analysis: A $569,742 Retirement Plan With Sluggish Performance 10/17/2014 12:00am • Why do we take unnecessary risk with our investments? Is it because we're gluttons for punishment or is it because we're incredibly brave? Often, it's because we're simply distracted or unaware. Although the Standard & Poor's 500 index is still hanging on to its year-to-date gain, stock market The Newbie's Roadmap to Buying a First Home 10/17/2014 12:00am • For first-time homebuyers, the whole homebuying process may look a bit daunting. You're going into what could be the biggest purchase of your life with no experience to fall back on. The good news is a little preparation can go a long way and help you approach this major decision with confidence. M Coach does not expect Gurley to play this week 10/16/2014 10:00pm • CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Georgia star tailback Todd Gurley's alleged rules violations were discussed Thursday in a meeting between top school officials and NCAA eligibility staff.Following the meeting in Indianapolis, University of Georgia President Jere Morehead said in a s
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