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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 Everything coming together for Detroit's DL 10/16/2014 07:30pm • NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) --Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley are controlling the interior, while Ziggy Ansah, a healthy Jason Jones and the surprising George Johnson provide extra support from the outside.Everything is finally coming together for Detroit's talented defensive Why Relationships Matter to Your Personal Brand 10/16/2014 12:00am • If it wasn't for the people ...I could get more done.I wouldn't have so many distractions.I'd love this place. It's easy to get caught up in these kinds of thoughts. But the truth is that business, either as an employee or entrepreneur, involves people. If you're stuck and don't feel you're moving a Browns coach: Hoyer chatter comes with success 10/15/2014 07:50pm • BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Brian Hoyer has done everything -- and more -- the Browns could have hoped.Since beating out Johnny Manziel for the starting quarterback job, he hasn't looked back. Hoyer leads the NFL in yards per completion, has delivered in the clutch and is now stoking debate about whether he Favre's record on Peyton Manning's back burner 10/15/2014 06:59pm • ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Even though he's just two touchdown throws shy of Brett Favre's NFL record of 508, Peyton Manning isn't getting caught up in history, and neither are his teammates.It's easy to see why: they're too busy scything their way through a two- Bills' Williams informs agent to end trade talks 10/15/2014 06:17pm • JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Bills receiver Mike Williams put an end to any talk of him wanting out of Buffalo.Though still not happy about being benched last weekend, Williams took his future into his own hands by saying he wants to continue playing for his hometown team