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Gov't: AT&T to pay $105M for bogus phone charges 10/08/2014 07:17pm • JENNIFER C. KERR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- AT&T wireless customers may want to take a closer look at their old phone bills because they may have money coming back to them.The Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday that AT&T Mobility LLC, a subsidiary of the telecom giant, has agreed to a How to start a savings plan for the holidays 10/08/2014 12:00am • Holiday shopping season is right around the corner. Already feeling stressed about those upcoming expenses? You can alleviate some of those money woes by putting together a savings plan now. Projecting your holiday expenses can make it easier to manage your finances in the middle of shopping seas Giants leave door open for Nationals in NLDS 10/07/2014 12:17am • WASHINGTON -- A bunt, a throw and an opening. That's all it took Monday afternoon for the Washington Nationals, a team with history and the long California shadows closing in around them, to break out of their offensive malaise and snatch a season-saving 4-1 victory over the San Francisco Giant Prosecutor: ID theft ring bought designer goods 10/06/2014 07:10pm • JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- An identity theft and fraud ring used shoppers' stolen information to buy more than $400,000 worth of designer shoes, handbags and accessories from Saks Fifth Avenue's flagship store, with some employees aiding the scam, authorities said Monday.The so J.J.'s mom gets a special birthday gift 10/04/2014 12:02am • The Associated Press Texans defensive end J.J. Watt did something he never dreamed he'd get accomplished as a kid when he surprised his mother with a white Range Rover for her birthday this week.He described what he wrote in the card."I said: 'Growing up on TV I saw all the commercials with (cars w Morning Notes 10/03/2014 09:00am • Students Eat Free At ShopHouse – ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen (4820 Bethesda Ave.) is offering all students with a valid student ID a free bowl and soda from 4 p.m. to close on Wednesday, Oct. 8. It’s part of the Chipotle spin-off’s month-long study break promotion. Stud How to Pick the Best Baby Registry for You 10/01/2014 12:00am • One of the first things I did after learning I was pregnant was research the various baby registries that are out there. It is not that I am greedy or eagerly anticipating receiving gifts. Instead, I am using our baby registry as a shopping guideline for myself because otherwise I am positive I wou 2 children's sweatshirts recalled for choking risk 09/30/2014 02:40pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Two different children's hoodies were recalled Tuesday because of a possible choking risk.No injuries have been reported, but the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings around the neck that can get caught in playground slides or school b The best money moves for autumn 09/30/2014 12:00am • As temperatures drop, wallets often open: Rising heating costs, holiday shopping expenses and travel for the holidays are just a few of the drains that start hitting our budgets this time of year. There's also limited time left to take advantage of flexible-spending dollars and 2014 deadlines f Royals miss chance at 1st place, lose to White Sox 09/28/2014 01:02am • JACK CASSIDY Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) -- A share of the AL Central was up for grabs. The Kansas City Royals couldn't quite reach it.The Royals squandered a chance to move into a tie for the division lead, losing to Jose Abreu and the Chicago White Sox, 5-4 on Saturday night."We definitely let Column: From hunter to hunted at Ryder for Poulter 09/26/2014 04:22pm • JOHN LEICESTER AP Sports Columnist GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) -- At the back of the first tee, hemmed in on three sides by a crowd incandescent with eagerness despite the ungodly hour and early morning Scottish chill, a young and frightened deer bounded over a fence and scurried past the tunnel throu 7 Ways to Take Advantage of National Coupon Month 09/26/2014 12:00am • September is National Coupon Month, the perfect opportunity to hone your healthy savings habits in preparation for the holiday shopping season. Believe it or not, 39 percent of consumers have already begun their holiday shopping, according to a recent RetailMeNot survey conducted with the Omnibus Co Skechers and Apple are big market movers 09/25/2014 05:28pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:NYSESkechers USA Inc., up $1.65 to $54.05The footwear retailer released a statement challenging the negative conclusion of an outside sales report as misleading.BP P How to Crush the All-Day Marathon Interview 09/25/2014 12:00am • A marathon race: 26.2 miles, buckets of sweat from demanding so much of the body, a sense of achievement after crossing the finish line. A marathon interview: 26.2 references to your work history, buckets of sweat from talking and talking and listening and listening, and a sense of achievement afte Dodgers ride 3 homers to testy 4-2 win over Giants 09/24/2014 12:22pm • BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The script is set for the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the NL West.They'll have ace Clayton Kershaw on the mound in front of their fans against longtime rival San Francisco in the series finale Wednesday night."I like our chances," Matt Kemp said. "It w