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Sam factor prepares Rams for sensitivity session 07/30/2014 02:50pm • R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- To guard against another bullying scandal, NFL teams are holding sensitivity sessions during training camp.Such guidance could be valuable for the St. Louis Rams, even if by all accounts they have welcomed Michael Sam into the fold."I don't think it Teens love vacation selfies; adults, not so much 07/30/2014 12:55pm • BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK (AP) -- Jacquie Whitt's trip to the Galapagos with a group of teenagers was memorable not just for the scenery and wildlife, but also for the way the kids preserved their memories. It was, said Whitt, a "selfie fest."For this generation, "digital devices are Trial turns to trips for former Va. first family 07/30/2014 12:28pm • ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The former assistant to the wealthy businessman at the center of the corruption case against former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife took the stand Wednesday to talk about trips and checks for the former first family.Bob and Maureen McDonn Ex-governor's corruption trial focuses on marriage 07/29/2014 06:58pm • LARRY O'DELL Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The corruption trial for ex-Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife plunged Tuesday into the sordid details of the couple's marriage and the former first lady's "crush" on a businessman who, according to prosecutors, lavished them with gifts and c Del. shop owner loses First Amendment fight 07/29/2014 07:00am • DEWEY BEACH, Del. (AP) -- A Delaware shop owner has lost his free speech fight over the decor of a beach store.The News Journal (http://delonline.us/1qI45cd ) reports that U.S. District Judge Leonard Stark has ruled the store's owner wasn't persuasive in claiming Dewey Beach overstepped in repeat Take off your clothes to make it in TV 07/29/2014 06:54am • DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- A contestant on a new VH1 dating show didn't beckon a woman to walk in front of him out of politeness. He wanted to check her out from behind and didn't need to use his imagination.The "Dating Naked" series is the latest example of reality televisio White House: EU, US to impose new Russia sanctions 07/29/2014 03:26am • JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States and European Union plan to impose new sanctions against Russia this week, including penalties targeting key sectors of the Russian economy, the White House said Monday.The show of Western solidarity comes as the U.S. accuse Panthers' Hardy: 'I hate I've distracted my team' 07/29/2014 12:28am • STEVE REED AP Sports Writer SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) -- Convicted Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy said he wants to remain with the Carolina Panthers beyond this season.Hardy addressed the media before Sunday's practice but refused to answer specific questions about his recent conviction on two domes Travis d'Arnaud homers, Mets crush Phillies 7-1 07/28/2014 11:18pm • RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Bartolo Colon let the trade talk get to him -- a dozen years ago, when he was dealt from the Indians to the Expos.Baseball is now long gone in Montreal, but the 41-year-old pitcher is still going strong -- and certainly won't get distracted by any rumor Lions postpone talks with Suh until after season 07/28/2014 07:42pm • NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions are postponing contract talks with All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh until after the season.Suh is entering the final season of his contract, and team president Tom Lewand and general manager Martin Mayhew said before pra In war-struck Gaza, civilians struggle to get by 07/28/2014 11:52am • KARIN LAUB Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) -- Caught in the fighting between Israel and Hamas, Gaza's civilians are increasingly struggling to get by. There is no electricity 21 hours a day because power lines have been hit. Water taps have run dry because there's no power to their fuel Woody Allen back in spotlight, promoting new film 07/26/2014 06:10pm • JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Throughout his long career, Woody Allen has been fascinated by magic, a theme he's explored frequently onscreen: playing a magician in "Scoop," sending Owen Wilson on time travel in "Midnight in Paris," or pulling Jeff Daniels out of a movie screen Rookie QB says 'never fun to get punched' in face 07/26/2014 04:40pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Titans rookie quarterback Zach Mettenberger knows only too well the intensity of the Alabama-LSU rivalry.Mettenberger was sucker-punched last weekend by an Alabama fan while at a bar with fellow rookie Taylor Lewan. A man came up to him and said, "Roll Tide."The former LSU q Suh says contract uncertainty is no distraction 07/26/2014 04:40pm • NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) -- Ndamukong Suh is ready to start training camp -- and he says any uncertainty about his contract shouldn't be a distraction."That's what you've got agents for," the Detroit defensive tackle told The Associated Press. "They can take care of business, and j Falcons open training camp with 'sense of urgency' 07/25/2014 08:06pm • FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- The Atlanta Falcons won't be easing their way into this season.Not after what happened a year ago.Coming off a dismal 4-12 record -- their first losing mark since 2007 -- the Falcons opened training camp Friday eager to show it won't happen again."I'd like to see the inte