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Obama to take executive steps on student loans 06/09/2014 03:36am • JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama is prepping new executive steps to help Americans struggling to pay off their student debt, and throwing his support behind Senate Democratic legislation with a similar goal but potentially a much more profound impact.Obama on Cameroon players delay travel over bonus pay 06/08/2014 11:20pm • YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) -- Cameroon's World Cup team refused to board a plane due to take them to Brazil on Sunday because of a long-running dispute over bonus payments for the tournament, forcing their national federation to take out a loan to meet their demands.In a statement, the Cameroon Football Key events in Egypt since the 2011 uprising 06/08/2014 04:28pm • The Associated Press CAIRO (AP) -- Here are some key events from more than three years of turmoil and transition in Egypt:-- Feb. 11, 2011: Autocrat Hosni Mubarak steps down after 18 days of nationwide protests against his nearly 30-year rule. The military takes over, dissolving parliament and susp Complex times for VP's son to work at Ukraine firm 06/08/2014 03:10pm • STEPHEN BRAUN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden's visit Saturday to support Ukraine's fragile democracy came soon after his youngest son was hired by a private Ukrainian company that promotes energy independence from Moscow.Yet that company leases natural gas fields in the ECB getting closer to Fed-style stimulus 06/08/2014 12:06pm • DAVID McHUGH AP Business Writer FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) -- The European Central Bank has deployed a raft of aggressive measures to boost Europe's economy, but stopped short of the one many economists insist would do the most to help: large-scale purchases of bonds.That could change sooner rather tha US employers add jobs at pace not seen since 1999 06/08/2014 11:08am • CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- For the first time since 1999, American employers have added more than 200,000 jobs a month for four straight months, offering more evidence that the U.S. economy is steadily growing while much of Europe and Asia struggle.Last month's gai Q&A: Who is Ukraine's new president? 06/08/2014 08:44am • LAURA MILLS Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- More than three months after Ukraine's president fled to Russia in the wake of months of street protests, Petro Poroshenko was sworn in Saturday as the troubled country's new president. The billionaire, widely called "the Chocolate King" because his Timbers defeat Real Salt Lake 3-1 06/08/2014 12:14am • SANDY, Utah (AP) -- Fanendo Adi scored a pair of goals and the Portland Timbers beat Real Salt Lake 3-1 Saturday night for their first victory at Rio Tinto Stadium.Luke Mulholland scored for RSL, who are playing without team captain Kyle Beckerman and goalkeeper Nick Rimando while they are with the Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment 06/07/2014 11:00pm • asterisk () -- BELMONT STAKESCalifornia Chrome's Triple Crown quest collapsesNEW YORK (AP) -- California Chrome has failed in his bid to win the first Triple Crown in 36 years.Tonalist won the Belmont Stakes, and California Chrome finished far back in a tie for fourth Saturday. The result means the APNewsBreak: UNCF to receive $25 million Koch gift 06/07/2014 06:10am • KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United Negro College Fund announced a $25 million grant Friday from Koch Industries Inc. and the Charles Koch Foundation -- a large donation from the conservative powerhouse Koch name that Democrats have sought to vilify heading into the 20 Miss. Senate race: McDaniel's school plan targeted 06/07/2014 04:48am • PHILIP ELLIOTT Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- Establishment Republicans backing Sen. Thad Cochran launched a campaign to brand GOP challenger Chris McDaniel a candidate who would deeply cut federal education dollars on which Mississippi schools rely. The six-term senator, they said, would p US consumer spending surges in April 06/07/2014 04:28am • MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- Consumers revved up their borrowing in April, with growth in credit card debt accelerating at the fastest pace in more than a dozen years.Overall credit expanded by $26.8 billion during the month, up from an increase of $19.5 billion in March, Woman gets life for killing husband with hammer 06/07/2014 03:12am • JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) -- An Arizona woman convicted of fatally beating her husband with a hammer will spend the rest of her life in prison, a judge ruled Friday as he denied her request for a chance at parole after serving 25 years.The jury that convicted Marissa Devault in Barbour: McDaniel vulnerable on education stance 06/07/2014 01:46am • PHILIP ELLIOTT Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- Establishment Republicans backing Sen. Thad Cochran launched a campaign Friday to brand GOP challenger Chris McDaniel a candidate who would deeply cut federal education dollars on which Mississippi schools rely. The six-term senator, they said, Spain to make early payback on Europe aid package 06/06/2014 12:10pm • MADRID (AP) -- Spain will start paying back early part of the 41 billion-euro ($55 billion) aid package it received from the European Union in 2012 to prop up ailing banks and prevent the nation from descending into financial chaos, Deputy Prime Minister Soraya Saenz de Santamaria said Friday.Spain