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In Jamaica, Rastas ready for pot decriminalization 09/13/2014 03:34pm • DAVID McFADDEN Associated Press KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) -- Taking a deep draw on a pipe that glows with burning marijuana, reggae luminary Bunny Wailer gives a satisfied grin through a haze of aromatic smoke in his concrete yard painted in the red, green, gold and black colors identified with his Ras FEMA wants at least $5.8M in Sandy aid repaid 09/12/2014 12:08pm • MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- After Superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast nearly two years ago, the federal government quickly sent out $1.4 billion in emergency disaster aid to the hurricane's victims.Now, thousands of people might have to pay back their share.The Federal Emerge Just Listed in Arlington 09/12/2014 05:00am • Just Listed highlights Arlington properties that just came on the market within the past week. This feature is written and sponsored by Team Cathell, “Your Orange Line Specialists.” Hellooooo inventory! This week unleashed a torrent of fresh new inventory totaling 105 new propertie Despite economic fears, EU sanctions Russia again 09/12/2014 01:42am • JUERGEN BAETZ Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) -- The European Union on Thursday slapped more sanctions on Russia for helping separatists destabilize Ukraine, limiting Russia's access to its financial market, hitting the country's vital oil industry, curbing high-tech exports and targeting more offici The Best (and Worst) Reasons to Tap Your Home Equity 09/12/2014 12:00am • With home values rising, more Americans have equity in their homes. That has generated plenty of cheers from homeowners, and it's also brought back the home equity line of credit as a popular option for the first time since before the Great Recession. Americans took out $23.4 billion in home equity Avoid 3 Mistakes When Building Your MBA Budget 09/12/2014 12:00am • The MBA admissions process requires determination, dedication and hard work. But don't let the effort required to gain admission stop you from tackling another important aspect of business school success: your budget. Given the rising cost of a top business degree, even a small budgeting mistake can GreenTech Automotive says Miss. factory built 09/11/2014 08:09pm • JEFF AMY Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- GreenTech Automotive has announced it has completed a building in Mississippi's Tunica County. But it's unclear how many employees the company has, or if it has sold any electric vehicles so far.GreenTech says it plans to begin making small electric v Brek Shea of US on loan from Stoke to Birmingham 09/11/2014 06:00pm • The Associated Press American midfielder Brek Shea has been loaned for three months from Stoke of England's Premier League to Birmingham of the second-tier League Championship.Birmingham said Thursday the deal for the 24-year-old player runs through Dec. 13.Shea has two goals in 27 appearances with Average US 30-year mortgage rate at 4.12 percent 09/11/2014 02:58pm • WASHINGTON (AP) -- Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose slightly this week but remained near their lows for the year.Mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday the nationwide average for a 30-year loan edged up to 4.12 percent from 4.10 percent last week, where it had stayed for three straight Falcao wants to make loan at United permanent 09/11/2014 01:59pm • STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Just one practice session in the company of Radamel Falcao has convinced Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal that the Colombia striker is the player to turn around the team's flagging fortunes."I don't have doubts because he is for me o Stocks down...Jobless claims up...Mortgage rates edge higher 09/11/2014 11:50am • NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks are lower in early trading on Wall Street, led by a decline in energy stocks as the price of oil continue to slide. Oil has tumbled 13 percent in the last three months as supplies have remained ample despite geopolitical tension.WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of Americans seek EU agrees to introduce new sanctions on Russia 09/11/2014 11:50am • JUERGEN BAETZ Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) -- The European Union has decided to slap new economic sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine, diplomats said Thursday.The sanctions will further curb access to European capital markets for Russian firms and banks, limit exports of certain high-t Vihstadt Calls for Stronger County Gov’t Gifts Policy 09/11/2014 10:30am • (Updated at 11:20 a.m.) Arlington County Board member John Vihstadt is calling for a stronger gifts policy for county government employees and officials. The county’s current Code of Ethics says that county workers should “ensure that no favors, gifts, gratuities or benefits are rec United set to unleash glut of new signings on QPR 09/11/2014 10:28am • STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- The two-week break for internationals has forced Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal to wait patiently before unleashing his glut of new, expensive signings.The wait is almost over, with Radamel Falcao, Daley Blind, Luke Shaw and Marcos After Italy fireworks, Zaza show goes to San Siro 09/11/2014 07:23am • ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) -- Simone Zaza is the talk of Italy after leading the national team to two wins in his first two matches with the Azzurri.Now, the bearded striker takes his unsung Sassuolo club to the San Siro to face Inter Milan on Sunday.Also this weekend, three-time defend