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Whisky's worries mirror economic fears in Scotland 08/26/2014 10:12am • MARTIN BENEDYK Associated Press ISLAY, Scotland (AP) -- Carl Reavey plunged his nose into the glass, inhaled the amber liquid's scent, then sipped. Slowly.It's said that Scotch tastes of the place where it is made, so Reavey's Bruichladdich Black Art single malt would offer a touch of barley, a spla Obama back in DC amid crises, as if he never left 08/25/2014 09:36pm • JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- While in office, former President George H. W. Bush once plaintively asked, "What is it about August?"Indeed, this sultry month usually associated with the doldrums of summer has burdened modern presidents with personal, domestic or international cris Ex-Va. governor faces questions from prosecutors 08/25/2014 07:13pm • LARRY O'DELL Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell faced sharp questions Monday from prosecutors about his personal finances, his interactions with a wealthy businessman and what the government claims were his attempts to conceal those details.Prosecutors began th Cabinet manufacturer to add 80 West Virginia jobs 08/25/2014 06:30pm • JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. (AP) -- A prominent cabinet manufacturer plans to add 80 full-time jobs and invest $30 million at its West Virginia facility.American Woodmark Corp. announced Monday it will expand its South Branch manufacturing center in Moorefield.The publicly tr Talk of ECB action grows as European economy fades 08/25/2014 04:28pm • DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- Worries about the economy are rippling through Europe.Downbeat data have pushed the European Central Bank closer to more drastic action to keep the hesitant recovery from stalling completely.Meanwhile, open feuding in the French government a Zimbabwe seeks China's aid as Mugabe meets Xi 08/25/2014 10:52am • BEIJING (AP) -- Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday on a visit to China hoping the long-time ally and economic giant can help the African nation's ailing economy.Mugabe, who has been criticized by Western nations for human rights violations, was welcomed wit Yellen signals uncertainty about a rate increase 08/24/2014 01:36pm • MARTIN CRUTSINGER Associated Press JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) -- If anyone thought Janet Yellen might clarify her view of the U.S. job market in her speech here Friday, the Federal Reserve chair had a message:The picture is still hazy.Though the unemployment rate has steadily dropped, Yellen suggest At Jackson Hole, central bankers eye varying goals 08/24/2014 12:16pm • MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- The central bankers meeting this week at their annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, aren't exactly in sync. Many are taking steps that clash with the policies of others.The Federal Reserve is preparing to reduce its economic support. By Obama urges renewal of US Export-Import Bank 08/24/2014 06:06am • DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press EDGARTOWN, Mass. (AP) -- President Barack Obama is trying to rally support for a taxpayer-subsidized bank that he says creates jobs.In his weekly radio and Internet address, Obama urges business owners to lobby Congress to renew the U.S. Export-Import Bank.The ban Russian aid trucks leave; highlight dire needs 08/24/2014 04:50am • ALEXANDER ROSLYAKOV Associated Press DONETSK, Russia (AP) -- Hundreds of Russian aid trucks returned home from rebel-held eastern Ukraine on Saturday, highlighting a dire need for long-term assistance to the region where homes and livelihoods have been destroyed by months of fighting.Ahead of a much Largest class in U.Va. history on grounds 08/23/2014 06:20pm • CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) -- The largest class in University of Virginia history is on the grounds and going through orientation.About 3,690 first-year students unloaded their belongings Saturday. After two more days of orientation, they'll start classes Tuesday.The university says nearly 31 percent National Zoo celebrates panda's first birthday 08/23/2014 03:07pm • JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The National Zoo in Washington threw a party Saturday in honor of the first birthday of panda cub Bao Bao.To celebrate, the cub got a cake made from frozen fruit juice and other treats like pears and apples. Bao Bao is only the second panda born at Former Virginia governor's letter to wife 08/23/2014 12:50pm • The Associated Press The text of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's email to his wife, Maureen, introduced into evidence in their public corruption trial:From: Bob McDonnellSent: Mon 9/05/2011 12:54 PM (GMT -4)To: Maureen McdonnellSubject: (No Subject)I love you. Yesterday was one on the lowest p Trial gets juicier with ex-Va governor's testimony 08/23/2014 12:30pm • LARRY O'DELL Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- After former Gov. Bob McDonnell took the witness stand in his public corruption trial, a narrative worthy of a nighttime soap opera got even juicier.Jurors and everyone following the story that has dominated front pages across Virginia for four wee Draghi: ECB can't do it all, governments must act 08/22/2014 06:58pm • FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- European Central Bank head Mario Draghi said Friday the bank is ready to do more to boost the shaky recovery in the 18 countries that use the euro -- but warns governments must join in efforts to reduce stubbornly high unemployment."We stand ready to adjust our policy stan