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Police discuss changes after suspected 'Molly' overdoses 08/04/2014 02:21pm • WASHINGTON -- It goes by a few names: Molly or MDMA, among others. Doctors say they're all the same, though. They're all ecstasy. And concern over its increasing use has grown after two concertgoers are believed to have overdosed on the drug at a Merriweather Post Pavilion festival this past Nigeria confirms doctor as 2nd Ebola case 08/04/2014 12:30pm • BASHIR ADIGUN Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) -- Nigerian authorities on Monday confirmed a second case of Ebola in Africa's most populous country, an alarming setback as officials across the region battle to stop the spread of a disease that has killed more than 700 people in four countries.Me Nepal landslide raises fears of flooding in India 08/04/2014 10:00am • INDRAJIT SINGH Associated Press PATNA, India (AP) -- Rescue workers urgently evacuated tens of thousands of people in eastern India on Monday after a deadly landslide in neighboring Nepal blocked a river that could burst its banks and submerge scores of Indian villages.Authorities in Nepal said ther Liberia orders cremation of Ebola victims 08/04/2014 09:04am • JONATHAN PAYE-LAYLEH Associated Press MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) -- The deadly scourge of Ebola means people here no longer shake hands when greeting each other. In taxi cabs where people used to cram onto the laps of others, drivers now can carry only four people or risk fines.Plastic buckets are selli Why isn't there a treatment or vaccine for Ebola? 08/04/2014 08:20am • MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) -- In the four decades since the Ebola virus was first identified in Africa, treatment hasn't changed much. There are no licensed drugs or vaccines for the deadly disease.Some are being developed, but none have been rigorously tested in humans. One experimen 5 things to know about Ebola outbreak in W. Africa 08/04/2014 04:34am • The Associated Press Three West Africa nations are struggling to control an outbreak of Ebola. The virus was first discovered nearly four decades ago in Congo in a village near the Ebola River. Since then there have been sporadic outbreaks.Five things to know about Ebola and how it is spread:1. WES Australia may intervene in surrogate baby case 08/04/2014 03:30am • ROD McGUIRK Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia (AP) -- Australia's government is considering intervening in the case of a sick Down syndrome baby left with a Thai surrogate mother by Australian biological parents.Pattaramon Chanbua, a 21-year-old food vendor in Thailand's seaside town of Sri Racha Back pain knocks Woods out of Bridgestone 08/04/2014 03:16am • DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer AKRON, Ohio (AP) -- Tiger Woods was stricken with more back pain Sunday and withdrew after eight holes at the Bridgestone Invitational. He struggled to even take off his golf shoes before being driven away to an uncertain future.In his third tournament since returning fr Buchholz hit hard, Red Sox lose 8-7 to Yankees 08/04/2014 12:58am • BOSTON (AP) -- Clay Buchholz's first game as the leader of Boston's new-look staff looked a lot like the rest of his poor season.The right-hander was hit hard, giving up three-run leads twice, and the Red Sox went on to an 8-7 loss to the New York Yankees on Sunday night.Handed the "veteran role" on Gardner, Drew help Yankees beat Red Sox 8-7 08/04/2014 12:48am • JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) -- Brett Gardner has never considered himself a home run hitter. If he can save himself a few sprints on the basepaths, that's enough for him.Gardner had three hits Sunday night, including a tiebreaking drive in the sixth for his 15th homer, sending the New Y AP Exclusive: Sikh victim's lessons sustain family 08/04/2014 12:46am • DINESH RAMDE Associated Press OAK CREEK, Wis. (AP) -- Punjab Singh spent a lifetime preaching the Sikh principles of optimism and hope -- the very principles that his family now rely upon to sustain them during his slow recovery from being shot in the head two years ago by a white supremacist.Singh, Security increased for Oklahoma prisons director 08/03/2014 09:00pm • OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The Oklahoma Department of Corrections has increased security for its director following threatening phone calls and emails after a botched execution in April, according to records obtained by a newspaper.The Tulsa World reported Sunday (http://bit.ly/1o3QsSM) that records show American nurse with Ebola to leave Liberia Tuesday 08/03/2014 08:08pm • BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- A second American medical missionary stricken with the often deadly Ebola virus is expected to be flown Tuesday to the U.S. for treatment, following a colleague who was admitted over the weekend to Emory University Hospital's infectious disease unit.Top A Hamels' start wasted as Phils fall 4-0 to Nats 08/03/2014 06:56pm • WASHINGTON (AP) -- Cole Hamels enjoyed facing another ace Sunday, even though Stephen Strasburg was just a little better.Although Hamels gave up one unearned run over seven innings, the Phillies fell 4-0 to the Nationals, snapping a three-start winning streak for the left-hander.Strasburg (8-9) was Strasburg fans 10, National blank Phils for split 08/03/2014 06:24pm • IAN QUILLEN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Stephen Strasburg's manager praised his curveball. His center fielder liked his inside pitching. And his opposing starter credited his competitive drive.Whatever the explanation, the Washington Nationals hope to see more performances like this.Strasbur