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China's gift causes big trouble for tiny Tonga 06/24/2014 03:23pm • NICK PERRY Associated Press NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AP) -- It's almost 10 a.m., but the barista at this tiny Pacific kingdom's domestic air terminal has yet to make a single cup of coffee.Molly Fatai says her wages at the cafe have been cut by a third since last year. Flights leaving for Tonga's outer is Stocks turn mixed...Consumers feeling confident...Balloon space test success 06/24/2014 03:20pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Despite some encouraging news on the economy, stocks have been mixed in afternoon trading. Homebuilder stocks rose sharply after the government reported that sales of new homes rose in May to the highest level in six years.WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. consumers are more confident about t Israel joins Paris Club of rich creditor nations 06/24/2014 03:05pm • JOSEF FEDERMAN Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Israel on Tuesday joined an influential group of rich nations that help poor indebted economies, giving the country an international boost of recognition for its economic accomplishments.The news that Israel had been accepted into the Paris Club of credi Is a college degree still worth it? Study says yes 06/24/2014 11:50am • JOSEPH PISANI AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Some comforting news for recent college graduates facing a tough job market and years of student loan payments: That college degree is still worth it.Those with bachelor's or associate's degrees earn more money over their lifetime than those who skip US regulators tell railroads to report on backlog 06/24/2014 02:00am • JOSH FUNK Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- A backlog of grain shipments across the Great Plains has been reduced but not eliminated, so U.S. regulators are requiring BNSF and Canadian Pacific railroads to provide weekly updates on their efforts to catch up before harvest.The U.S. Surface Transpo White House, business back Export-Import Bank 06/23/2014 10:10pm • DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) -- The White House and an influential pair of business organizations called for renewal of the Export-Import Bank on Monday, one day after newly elected House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California said the agency should be phased out.The ban Timbers purchase F Fanendo Adi's contract 06/23/2014 07:00pm • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The Portland Timbers have exercised the team's option to purchase the contract of Nigerian forward Fanendo Adi from his Danish club, FC Copenhagen.The Timbers signed Adi to a multiyear contract as a designated player.Adi has four goals and two assists in six appearances with t Cavs to host new coach's former team 06/23/2014 05:12pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) -- New Cavaliers coach David Blatt will face his former team from Israel in an exhibition game.One of Europe's top coaches, Blatt was hired last week by the Cavs. He'll coach against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Oct. 5 as this year's Euroleague champions begin thei Morning Notes 06/23/2014 09:00am • Towson Strives To Be Like Bethesda – The model for redevelopment in Towson could not be more clear — downtown Bethesda. Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and other officials have repeatedly said the $85 million Towson Square project is based on many aspects of downtown Beth ECB's chief Draghi : time for more integration 06/23/2014 05:00am • AMSTERDAM (AP) -- European Central Bank President Mario Draghi says current rules limiting European Union member states' budgetary policies -- notably deficit spending -- are not sufficient, and states should surrender some sovereignty in some economic policy areas, notably labor laws.In an intervie Here's your guide to the Quicken Loans National 06/22/2014 02:13am • WASHINGTON -- With Tiger Woods joining the field at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland this week, there will be massive traffic jams in the area. The main events at the Quicken Loans National run from Thursday through Sunday. The best bet for most fans driving to the tournament Tiger Woods to return to competition next week 06/21/2014 02:01pm • DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer Feeling rusty but ready to play again, Tiger Woods said Friday he would return to competition next week at Congressional in the Quicken Loans National.Woods last played on March 9 at Doral, where he dealt with pain in his lower back and closed with a 78 for his highest f 5 Things to know about Costa Rica 06/21/2014 12:40pm • RICARDO ZUNIGA AP Sports Writer Costa Rica stunned the football world by beating former champions Italy and Uruguay in one of the toughest groups in the World Cup, becoming the first team from Group D to advance to the knockout stage.The small Central America nation of almost 5 million people is fam Thailand dismayed by US trafficking blacklist 06/21/2014 04:10am • THANYARAT DOKSONE Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) -- Thailand said Saturday it was disappointed with a decision by the U.S. State Department to blacklist it for its failure to do enough to fight human trafficking but vowed it would keep fighting the scourge.The United States lowered Thailand to its lo Orlando City in advance talks with Brazilian Kaka 06/20/2014 05:11pm • ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Orlando City Soccer Club says it is in advanced discussions to sign AC Milan midfielder Kaka.Orlando's new Major League Soccer franchise released the brief statement on Friday, adding that pending the completion of a player agreement the 32-year-old Kaka would join Orlando City