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N. Korean reporters using fax to file stories 09/18/2014 04:10am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- South Korean officials say North Korean reporters are using fax and American email services to file stories from the Asian Games in Incheon because the northerners' websites are blocked in the South.An official from Seoul's Unification Ministry said Thursday that the North 5 things small businesses need to know this fall 09/18/2014 03:26am • JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- What do small business owners need to pay attention to this fall? Heath care, Internet Security and new technology make the list. Here are five things that small businesses need to be on top of over the next several months:HEALTH CARESmall busin A Closer Look: Your (online) life after death 09/18/2014 02:30am • BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Sure, you have a lot to do today -- laundry, bills, dinner -- but it's never too early to start planning for your digital afterlife, the fate of your numerous online accounts once you shed this mortal coil.Facebook, Google, Twitter and other site APNewsBreak: Web filter lifts block on gay sites 09/18/2014 01:30am • MARTHA MENDOZA AP National Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- A popular online safe-search filter is ending its practice of blocking links to mainstream gay and lesbian advocacy groups for users hoping to avoid obscene sites.For several years, top Web-filtering services have been resolving a security o Wainwright shutout, 19th win as Cards beat Brewers 09/18/2014 12:37am • JASON L. YOUNG Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) -- With gruesome pictures of Giancarlo Stanton's smashed-up face all over the Internet, it's hard to forget what an errant pitch can do.Mike Fiers had no choice."It's a different day, different team," he said. "You just got to go out there and focus on What We've Learned in 30 Editions of the Best Colleges Rankings 09/18/2014 12:00am • This college search thing can be a little intimidating, especially if you're going through it for the first time. This is our 30th go-round at U.S. News, so we feel like we've got some experience worth sharing. We're proud of the fact that, with last week's launch of the 2015 edition, the U.S. Ne NYC police increase security in Times Square 09/17/2014 04:10pm • TOM HAYS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Police stepped up security in Times Square on Wednesday amid concerns that the mounting hostilities between the United States and the Islamic State group could have repercussions on U.S. soil.New York Police Department officials asserted that there's no cre 5 spring trends from London Fashion Week 09/17/2014 03:28pm • SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) -- They came, they saw, and now they've jetted off to Milan for another round of catwalk shows.Fashion insiders got a taste of spring style trends at London Fashion Week. Here's a round-up of some of the hottest looks, from girly ballerina skirts to sporty san Temporary spending bill highlights 09/17/2014 02:49pm • The Associated Press A must-do temporary funding bill has been selected as the House legislative vehicle to grant President Barack Obama's request to permit the U.S. military to arm and train Syrian rebels to fight Islamic State militants. Here are highlights of other elements of the measure, which 'Minecraft' could boost Microsoft's mobile reach 09/17/2014 12:38pm • MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writers NEW YORK (AP) -- Microsoft's decision to spend $2.5 billion for the creator of the hit game "Minecraft" could help the Xbox maker grab attention on mobile phones, a new priority for the company.But the move carries risks, as gamers can be fickle. Although the Lego- Blacks, Hispanics have doubts about media accuracy 09/17/2014 11:44am • JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- A new study shows a large majority of African-American and Hispanic news consumers don't fully trust the media to portray their communities accurately, a statistic that could be troubling for the news industry as the minority population of the Uni Rise in extremists recruiting French women, girls 09/17/2014 10:37am • LORI HINNANT Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Recruiters for Islamic extremist groups are increasingly targeting French women and girls, with nearly 100 either in Syria or on their way and 175 being monitored at home, security officials say.The number of those that security officials believe are prepa Alibaba risk: China's rise leaves out investors 09/17/2014 04:18am • PAUL WISEMAN AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) -- American investors are clamoring to buy a stake in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, which is launching what may prove the biggest initial public stock offering ever.But history is stacked against them.China's explosive economic rise has delivered Alibaba risk: China's rise leaves out investors 09/17/2014 04:18am • PAUL WISEMAN AP Business Writers WASHINGTON (AP) -- American investors are clamoring to buy a stake in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, which is launching what may prove the biggest initial public stock offering ever.But history is stacked against them.China's explosive economic rise has delivered Don't Believe These 8 Job Search Myths 09/17/2014 12:00am • If you are tired of the job search rat race, then stop doing what you are doing. While you are at it, dismiss all the assumptions you've made about how jobs get filled. People hire people, not résumés. Let's debunk your beliefs and myths associated with job searching: MYTH: You will find your ne