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Montgomery Co. adds paraphenalia to decriminalization law 06/17/2014 03:25pm • Montgomery County lawmakers on Tuesday said the county state’s attorney and top police official are on board with upping what’s decriminalized when it comes to having and using small amounts of marijuana. Councilmember Nancy Navarro, with support from six other members of Council, in Russia cuts gas supply to Ukraine as tensions soar 06/17/2014 06:16am • DAVID McHUGH Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia halted natural gas deliveries to Ukraine on Monday, spurning Ukraine's offer to pay some of its multibillion-dollar gas debt and demanding upfront payments for future supplies.The decision, coming amid deep tensions over eastern Ukraine, provoked s Obama's economic focus seeks to unify Democrats 06/17/2014 04:08am • JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- This was the year President Obama would go all in on the economy, elevating the struggles of the poor and the middle class to the top of his agenda. But that focus has been sporadic, overshadowed by foreign policy hot spots in Ukraine and Iraq and con Miss. sues credit-reporting firm, alleging errors 06/17/2014 03:36am • JEFF HORWITZ Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mississippi has sued Experian, the world's largest firm that collects detailed information about consumers to evaluate their financial trustworthiness. The lawsuit -- and a separate investigation of the industry by 32 other states led by Ohio -- repre Starbucks clears college degree path for workers 06/17/2014 12:24am • CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Starbucks is giving its baristas a shot at an online college degree, an unusual benefit in an industry where higher education is often out of reach for workers.The coffee chain is partnering with Arizona State University to make an online undergr Chelsea Clinton: More community service needed 06/16/2014 08:40pm • CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- Chelsea Clinton, who has played an increasingly prominent role in her family's foundation, used a speech Monday to call for more community service opportunities for a younger generation and said she supports efforts that would allow more college Senate logjam complicates US efforts in Iraq 06/16/2014 06:46pm • BRADLEY KLAPPER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Senate logjam over confirming ambassadors risks hampering U.S. efforts to contain an expanding Islamist urgency in Iraq, with several of President Barack Obama's nominees for the volatile Middle East unsure when they can get to work.Obama announc Meager gains on Wall Street...GM recalls another 3.2M cars...Miami sues JP Morgan Chase 06/16/2014 06:20pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Stocks have registered meager gains to start the trading week. The major indexes swung between small gains and losses all day as traders assessed a round of corporate deals and a spike in oil prices brought on by the conflict in Iraq. The Dow inched up five points to close at 16,781 With economy hazy, Fed is unlikely to shift course 06/16/2014 05:49pm • MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- When Federal Reserve officials gather this week and Fed Chair Janet Yellen speaks with reporters, investors will be seeking clues to two big questions:When will the Fed finally start raising short-term interest rates?And how -- and when -- wil Barcelona signs Croatia midfielder Rakitic 06/16/2014 04:41pm • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Barcelona has signed Croatia midfielder Ivan Rakitic on a five-year contract after agreeing to his transfer from rival Spanish club Sevilla.The 26-year-old Rakitic will help fill the void left by the exit of Cesc Fabregas to Chelsea as Barcelona overhauls its squad following Quicken Loans National Guide 06/16/2014 02:30pm • The PGA Tour event hosted by Tigers Woods is back with a new title sponsor next week at Congressional Country Club — and it’s virtually certain Tiger won’t play. Woods is recovering from back surgery with no timetable for a return, though reports suggest he’s trying to make A look at the Russian-Ukrainian gas dispute 06/16/2014 02:15pm • The Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia's state-controlled gas producer Gazprom on Monday cut shipments to Ukraine in a dispute over prices and unpaid debts.The decision came as Ukraine missed a payment deadline set by Gazprom, which said that from now on it will demand advance payment from Ukra Smithsonian asks judge's help with bug collection 06/16/2014 02:06pm • JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Carl J. Drake spent his life studying bugs, everything from aphids to water striders. When he died in 1965, the entomologist left his life savings and his vast insect collection to the Smithsonian. But now Drake's will has become something of a pest Summary of Monday's actions by Supreme Court 06/16/2014 01:59pm • WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court handed down opinions in three cases Monday, decided to hear arguments in two others and issued orders in still dozens more. Among the highlights, the court:-- By a 5-4 vote, upheld the conviction of a Virginia man who violated the federal ban on "straw" purchases Court will consider extra pay for mortgage brokers 06/16/2014 11:00am • WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from former mortgage brokers for Quicken Loans who claim the online mortgage giant owes them overtime pay for their work in the last decade.The justices said Monday they will review a lower court ruling in favor of Quicken. The case w