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Burglars steal grieving widow's wedding ring 11/07/2014 05:10pm • HONOLULU (AP) -- A Hawaii woman whose husband died at their son's high school football game in August is grieving again after thieves ransacked their home and stole the couple's wedding rings.John Mahelona suffered a heart attack in August as he watched his son, a defensive lineman, play in Kapolei Shopping apps offer cash back at the grocery store 11/07/2014 04:08pm • JOSEPH PISANI AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Preparing for your Thanksgiving meal? Be aware that a new breed of shopping apps makes it easier to save money at the grocery store: Take a picture of the receipt and wait for the cash to roll in.SavingStar, Snap, Checkout 51, and others, let users e What to Consider Before Starting a Layaway Plan 11/06/2014 12:00am • If you're like many shoppers, your bank account can't accommodate the long list of gifts you'd like to buy during the holidays. One option, aside from racking up credit card debt, is a layaway program, which works best if you have at least two or three months before you need to make the purchase. Ballot measures: Oregon, DC voters OK use of pot 11/05/2014 07:00am • For complete election coverage, visit WTOP's Live Blog. DAVID CRARY Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Voters in Oregon and the District of Columbia legalized the use of recreational pot, elating marijuana activists who hope to extend their winning streak across the country.Oregon will joi AP photojournalist dies in car crash in Cuba 11/04/2014 04:03pm • HAVANA (AP) -- An Associated Press photographer in Cuba, Franklin Reyes Marrero, has died in a car accident while returning from an assignment west of Havana.Reyes, 39, was driving from the port of Mariel on Monday after working on a story about the Cuban economy. He apparently hit a patch of gravel Slave quarters to be rebuilt at Madison's Va. home 11/03/2014 06:06am • BRETT ZONGKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Homes of slaves who served President James Madison at his Montpelier estate in Virginia will be rebuilt for the first time over the next five years, along with other refurbishments to the home of one of the nation's Founding Fathers, thanks to a $10 Palmer recovers, Cards top Romo-less Cowboys 28-17 11/03/2014 04:43am • SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Carson Palmer gave the Dallas Cowboys just the gift they needed early in a game without Tony Romo -- throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown.Palmer didn't make any other big mistakes, and Romo backup Brandon Weeden had a har Forsberg nets 2 goals, Predators top Canucks 3-1 11/03/2014 02:23am • VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) -- Filip Forsberg is at the center of early conversations about NHL rookie of the year contenders. The young Nashville Predators forward showed why against the Vancouver Canucks.The 20-year-old Swede scored twice and added an assist, and the Predators held on for a 3 Bronx resident Deba seeks to win NYC Marathon 11/01/2014 05:00am • RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- The last time a New Yorker won the city's namesake marathon, the race didn't even go through the Bronx.Forty years later, Buzunesh Deba of East 195th Street hopes to run through the five boroughs faster than any of her competitors.Deba came to New York 4 Credit Card Benefits That Could Help You This Holiday Season 10/30/2014 12:00am • Most people either love or hate credit cards. On one hand, they can tempt consumers to spend money they don't have. On the other, they're super convenient -- and can save you if your new laptop gets stolen. While you probably know all about your credit card's rewards program, there are usually oth Stanford looking to build on NCAA tournament run 10/29/2014 03:10pm • ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Sports Writer STANFORD, Calif. (AP) -- The status of Johnny Dawkins' job at Stanford seemed shaky most of last season until a surprising run to the NCAA tournament's round of 16 quieted his critics.At least for a little while.Dawkins, who signed an undisclosed contract extension Do Teens Know More About Money Than Their Parents? 10/29/2014 12:00am • Growing up, Josh Seides often helped his parents with their computer problems. He then realized he could help other adults with their technology challenges, too. That gave him the idea to launch a nonprofit, Technocademy, which offers free seminars to local seniors who want to become more proficien A lot is gone but young Buckeyes have high hopes 10/28/2014 12:50pm • RUSTY MILLER AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Sam Thompson is an easy-going guy.The Ohio State swingman smiles a lot, likes talking and has a lot of friends.But mention that some think this might not be a great Buckeyes team and he clearly grows agitated."No. I don't agree at all," he said, a Braves hire hitting coach Seitzer from Toronto 10/27/2014 05:40pm • CHARLES ODUM AP Sports Writer New hitting coach Kevin Seitzer said he'll bring an up-the-middle philosophy to an Atlanta Braves team which flopped at the plate this season.The Braves hired Seitzer from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday to replace Greg Walker. Atlanta also named Jose Castro as assistan From job to job to job, a life lived _ and lost 10/27/2014 04:36pm • ADAM GELLER AP National Writer ELIZABETH, N.J. (AP) -- The fumes, reeking of gasoline, poured from the white Kia SUV as soon as an emergency medical technician broke one of the rear windows. Inside, the body of a dark-haired young woman with a beauty mark on her left cheek reclined in the driver's s