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Islamic State suffering setbacks in Syria and Iraq 11/07/2014 04:34am • ZEINA KARAM Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) -- For a force that has built its reputation on an aura of momentum and invincibility, the Islamic State group is now dealing with a series of military setbacks in Iraq and a prolonged stalemate in the small Syrian border town of Kobani.Gone are the days when 9 Things to Do or Say When a Loved One Talks About Taking Their Life 11/07/2014 12:00am • Take people seriously and let them know you care.When someone tells you he's thought of suicide, it's scary. Or when a friend confides she's an attempt survivor, you may not know how to react. At times that could mean coping with a person in crisis, but often it's more about listening, encouraging h 4 Personal Finance Books That Will Inspire You 11/07/2014 12:00am • When traveling down the long road toward financial freedom, it can sometimes be hard to keep your eyes looking forward toward your financial goals. With all the pleasures and distractions in life, those big financial goals can fade into the mist while today's desires get in the way. What most of Review: Caustic 'Sticks and Bones' still bites 11/06/2014 08:14pm • JENNIFER FARRAR Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- More than four decades ago, young American men were drafted into the U.S. Army and forced to either go fight in the jungles of Vietnam or face jail time. Most people reluctantly watched that unpopular war play out every night on the news.Playwright D Panthers need Newton to bounce back against Eagles 11/06/2014 07:50pm • STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Panthers coach Ron Rivera hopes the return of two starting offensive linemen will give Cam Newton more time to make plays in the passing game.Carolina is mired in a three-game losing streak entering Monday night's game at Philadelphia and is 1-5-1 Beijing wants APEC to push Chinese trade pact 11/06/2014 12:40pm • JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) -- China plans to use a meeting of Asia-Pacific leaders to promote a regional trade initiative at a time when progress on a rival U.S.-led trade deal has stalled, injecting a note of rivalry into an annual summit that aims for consensus.The two-day meetin Bills' owners commit to new home 11/06/2014 01:06am • JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Terry and Kim Pegula are committed to building a stadium for the Buffalo Bills and are working on ending the team's series of annual home games in Toronto.Those were among the topics the franchise's new owners touched upon during a wide-ranging 20 m US Sen Rubio sees new hope for Venezuela sanctions 11/05/2014 09:20pm • JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) -- U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio hopes Republican gains in midterm elections will breathe new life into efforts to impose sanctions on Venezuelan officials who commit human rights abuses.The Florida Republican is a sponsor of legislation targeting Venezu Survey finds people text and drive knowing dangers 11/05/2014 08:40pm • BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Nearly everyone agrees that texting and driving is dangerous. Many people do it anyway.In an AT&T-sponsored survey of frequent drivers who text daily -- regardless of where they are -- 98 percent said they were aware of the dangers of textin Plane circles with banner urging Jets to fire GM 11/05/2014 07:10pm • DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Frustrated Jets fans have taken to the air to vent.Literally.A plane with a banner urging the team to fire John Idzik circled several times above the practice field for about 20 minutes Wednesday as the players went through drills while N Pens sign goaltender Fleury to 4-year extension 11/05/2014 06:59pm • PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Marc-Andre Fleury isn't going anywhere.The Pittsburgh Penguins signed the franchise's all-time winningest goaltender to a four-year contract extension on Wednesday worth $23 million.The new deal, which begins next year, runs through the 2018-19 season."Just nice to get it over wit Tannehill a big reason for Dolphins' recent surge 11/05/2014 06:16pm • STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- The two Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterbacks stood on the sideline at midfield Wednesday, watching Ryan Tannehill throw passes in practice.When Tannehill fired yet another completion, Bob Griese turned and said something to Dan Marino, who nodded. F Correction: Marine-Released story 11/05/2014 04:00pm • WESTON, Fla. (AP) -- In stories that ran Nov. 1 and Oct. 31 about the release of US Marine veteran Andrew Tahmooressi, The Associated Press reported erroneously Tahmooressi's status with the Marines. He was honorably discharged after serving his four-year enlistment, not retired.A corrected version Police: Thieves still targeting distracted victims at Bethesda gas station 11/05/2014 01:35pm • Montgomery County Police say there have been three more car-related thefts at area gas stations, even after the department publicized a string of 14 of the incidents last month. One of the three additional thefts happened at the same Bethesda gas station where thieves targeted victims filli Romo skips practice in London with injured back 11/05/2014 11:37am • CHRIS LEHOURITES AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo sat out the team's first practice in London on Wednesday because of his injured back.Romo, who missed last Sunday's 28-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals with his third back injury in the last 18 months, made the tri