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High-tech fun rivals view at Seattle Space Needle 10/08/2014 11:20am • DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) -- Visitors to Seattle's Space Needle are treated to a gorgeous view of this waterfront city when skies are clear and the sun is shining.But on a recent beautiful day, many in the crowd on the observation level of the Space Needle -- one of Seat Distracted talking 10/07/2014 06:12pm • Chris Core, commentator Sharks hope to spoil Kings' celebration at opener 10/07/2014 05:50pm • JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made it clear last week when he came to the Bay Area to promote San Jose's upcoming outdoor game: It is no accident that the Sharks are opening the season against the Los Angeles Kings.Less than six months after becom Car infotainment systems rated for distraction 10/07/2014 02:20pm • The Associated Press Two new studies rate the voice-activated dashboard infotainment systems of six major automakers and the Apple iPhone's Siri voice command system according to how much distraction they create for drivers. Apple and Google are working with automakers to mesh smartphones with info New studies point out dangers of 'talking' to car 10/07/2014 10:36am • JOAN LOWY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Just because you can talk to your car doesn't mean you should. Two new studies have found that voice-activated smartphones and dashboard infotainment systems may be making the distracted-driving problem worse instead of better.The systems let drivers do Kid's ready for a rock festival? One dad's tips 10/07/2014 10:18am • STEVE KNOPPER Associated Press A few months ago, I had an epiphany that a good father would take his 12-year-old daughter to a super-cool summer rock festival like Coachella or Bonnaroo.Instead of dragging her halfway across the country to stand in a field in the blazing sun for three days though, I India, Pakistan exchange fire over Kashmir border 10/07/2014 08:03am • AIJAZ HUSSAIN Associated Press SRINAGAR, India (AP) -- Indian and Pakistani troops fired bullets and mortar shells across the border between Kashmir and Pakistan for a second day Tuesday, with both accusing the other of provoking the violence.Police in both countries said troops exchanged fire for h Jets' Smith missed meeting night before 31-0 loss 10/06/2014 07:52pm • DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Geno Smith had one miserable week for the New York Jets.The struggling quarterback, who was fined by the NFL for cursing at a fan last weekend, missed a team meeting the night before Sunday's 31-0 loss to the San Diego Chargers in which he was benc Lanier discusses lessons learned from the Navy Yard shootings 10/06/2014 03:22pm • WASHINGTON - More than a year after the Navy Yard shootings, the District's police chief is sharing lessons learned from the response and investigation. Chief Cathy Lanier highlighted some of the challenging and unexpected take-aways from the shootings Monday with representatives from companies Lengthy Johansen holdout ends with 3-year deal 10/06/2014 02:59pm • RUSTY MILLER AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ryan Johansen missed most of training camp in a loud and public contract impasse.He also missed his teammates.The team's 22-year-old leading scorer finally reached agreement with the club on a three-year deal that will pay him $3 million each of t Panthers defense returns to form in win over Bears 10/06/2014 03:22am • STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Carolina Panthers' defense rediscovered its swagger on Sunday against the Chicago Bears.The Panthers (3-2) moved back into sole possession of first place in the NFC South by sacking Jay Cutler four times and forcing four turnovers in a 31-24 wi Bills beat Lions on 58-yard field goal 10/05/2014 10:23pm • JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) -- Bills kicker Dan Carpenter responded to an alleged laser pointer shining from the stands in Detroit with laser-point accuracy.After banking a 50-yard attempt off the left upright in the third quarter, Carpenter split the goal posts from 58 yards with 4 se Kemp's HR lifts Dodgers over Cards, NLDS tied at 1 10/05/2014 04:46pm • BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Matt Kemp skipped down the first base line, watching his drive fly while calling out to the ball, trying to coax it to stay fair.Once it sailed inside the foul pole and landed in the lower left field seats, he had salvaged a victory for the Los Angele Dodgers turn to Greinke to even NLDS against Cards 10/04/2014 04:20pm • BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Dodgers are turning to Zack Greinke to even up their National League Division Series against St. Louis.Greinke had the best start of his postseason career in Game 1 of last year's NLCS against the Cardinals. The right-hander allowed two runs and f Alex Smith returns to Bay Area to face old team 10/04/2014 12:02am • JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- Alex Smith was booed so many times on his home field at Candlestick Park, he has no idea how he might be received by the old fans when he runs out with the Chiefs to face the 49ers on Sunday.The 2005 No. 1 overall pick, Smith has clearly mo