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Mayor testifies about ex-Virginia governor's loan 08/13/2014 03:50pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell revised a mortgage refinance application to disclose two loans from a wealthy businessman three days after state police questioned his wife about the debts.That's according to evidence introduced Wednesday in the corruption trial of McDonnell Greek economy contracts at slowest rate since 2008 08/13/2014 02:42pm • NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Greece's economy is shrinking at its slowest rate in nearly six years, official figures showed Wednesday, reinforcing hopes that the end of the country's punishing recession is in sight.The Statistical Authority said Greece's economy was only Spielberg encounter described at ex-governor trial 08/12/2014 10:35pm • LARRY O'DELL Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The wealthy businessman who showered former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife with thousands of dollars in gifts and loans tried to impress a cardiologist by having the then-first lady introduce him to movie director Steven Spielberg, the do Spielberg encounter described at ex-governor trial 08/12/2014 04:31pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A doctor has testified that the businessman who is a key figure in former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's corruption trial tried to impress him with an introduction to movie director Steven Spielberg.Dr. George Vetrovec says former Star Scientific Inc. CEO Jonnie Williams was try Rental Report: You Found A Great Place, Now What? 08/12/2014 01:00pm • Editor’s Note: This biweekly sponsored column is written by Rick Gersten, founder and CEO of Urban Igloo, a rental real estate firm that matches up renters with their ideal apartments, condos or houses. Please submit any questions in the comments section or via email. Now that Firm halting sales of dietary supplement Anatabloc 08/11/2014 07:50pm • MICHAEL FELBERBAUM AP Business Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The dietary supplement maker at the center of a federal trial of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife is halting sales of its product called Anatabloc.Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday it is voluntarily stopping sales o Former state AG testifies in ex-Va. governor trial 08/11/2014 07:16pm • LARRY O'DELL Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The wealthy businessman who lavished former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife with thousands of dollars in gifts and loans said repeatedly that the couple supported his company and its signature product, former state Attorney General Jerry K Feds charge 5 with bank fraud in Iowa home sales 08/11/2014 03:00pm • RYAN J. FOLEY Associated Press IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- A Des Moines attorney and four area businessmen deceived banks into selling homes to them at below market rates, then immediately resold the properties for profit without the lenders' knowledge, federal prosecutors say.Attorney Jason Springer, b Poyet eyeing drama-free season with Sunderland 08/11/2014 10:19am • SUNDERLAND, England (AP) -- Sunderland performed a minor miracle to escape relegation from the Premier League in May and coach Gus Poyet doesn't even want to envisage going through it all again as the new season approaches."I'm strong, but I don't want to die," Poyet said. "I don't want to have a he First England, next Europe for ambitious Man City 08/11/2014 09:23am • STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Manchester City reclaimed its position as the top team in English football by winning the Premier League and the League Cup last season.Next in the firing line for the club's ambitious Abu Dhabi owners: Conquering Europe.In its three years i Mourinho can't afford another trophyless season 08/11/2014 07:58am • ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Perhaps only Jose Mourinho could survive as Chelsea manager following a trophyless season. Surely another year of failure would stretch the patience of owner Roman Abramovich again.When his six years in exile from Stamford Bridge ended last year, Mourinho c Performances as important as points for West Ham 08/11/2014 07:10am • NEWCASTLE, England (AP) -- For West Ham manager Sam Allardyce, preserving the team's Premier League status won't be enough to keep him in a job this season.He must also entertain the fans.West Ham has always regarded style as important as substance -- despite playing the so-called "West Ham Way" oft Pardew looks to alleviate doubters at Newcastle 08/11/2014 07:10am • NEWCASTLE, England (AP) -- After finally getting access to Newcastle's transfer kitty, Alan Pardew must hope the signing of a trio of exciting attackers in the offseason helps him win over the growing band of doubters at St. James' Park.Pardew faced the wrath of Newcastle's passionate supporters las West Brom seeks stability with Irvine at the helm 08/11/2014 07:10am • WEST BROMWICH, England (AP) -- After a chaotic year marred by managerial changes, Nicolas Anelka's controversial "quenelle" salute and a season-long relegation battle, West Bromwich Albion will hoping for a much more serene campaign in the Premier League this time round.It's been a busy summer at th Villa shrouded in uncertainty ahead of new season 08/11/2014 07:10am • BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) -- Aston Villa looks to be headed for another season of struggle in the Premier League following a summer which exposed the turmoil and uncertainly surrounding the cash-strapped Midlands club.American businessman Randy Lerner's failure to find a buyer after putting Villa up