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First lady's fabulous clothes: Who pays the bills? 06/02/2014 03:06am • NANCY BENAC Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Michelle Obama's fashionable clothing has become something of a given in her five-plus years as first lady. Yet her wardrobe still is the subject of endless public fascination and one long-simmering question: Who pays for those incredible outfits?It's First lady's fabulous clothes: Who pays the bills? 06/02/2014 03:06am • NANCY BENAC Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Michelle Obama's fashionable clothing has become something of a given in her five-plus years as first lady. Yet her wardrobe still is the subject of endless public fascination and one long-simmering question: Who pays for those incredible outfits?It's Americans and their cars: A love affair on fumes? 06/01/2014 04:02am • ADAM GELLER AP National Writer The couple in the convertible sail down a pristine freeway, the pavement theirs alone. At the wheel, he smiles in suit and tie, while she leans closer, every blonde hair in place, her face a portrait of mobile bliss."To whirl along with all the joy your car has to offe Rent, shoes and support _ stars cheer Actors Fund 05/30/2014 09:19am • JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Never in his wildest dreams did Joe Benincasa, president of The Actors Fund, think he'd ever get a Tony Award. That, he thought, was reserved for those onstage rather than those wanting to affect public policy and politics.But, as Actors Fund Chairman o NIreland leader retreats from anti-Muslim remarks 05/29/2014 11:53am • SHAWN POGATCHNIK Associated Press DUBLIN (AP) -- Northern Ireland's Protestant leader retreated Thursday from anti-Muslim comments he made when defending a Belfast evangelist's right to denounce Islam, but government colleagues accused him of defending prejudicial attitudes at a time of rising race- Website raising awareness on cigarette trafficking 05/29/2014 11:28am • MICHAEL FELBERBAUM AP Tobacco Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Reynolds American Inc. is inviting lawmakers, law enforcement officials and others to take a trip along "the New Tobacco Road," where organized criminals are garnering huge profits for smuggling cigarettes and selling them on the black marke Health law: Embrace, avoid or in between for Dems 05/29/2014 10:42am • JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- Democratic candidates are trying to figure out whether to embrace or avoid President Barack Obama's health care overhaul -- or land somewhere in between.The president says his party shouldn't apologize or go on the defensive about the Affordable Care Ac Home Listing: 851 N. Glebe Road #917 05/29/2014 05:00am • Come home to The Continental (851 Glebe Road), one of the most amenity-rich condominium buildings in town. You’ll love living in the heart of Ballston. Walk out the front door to a wide variety of restaurants, shopping and entertainment options. A Harris Teeter store, Kettle Spotify breach will require Android app upgrades 05/28/2014 01:40pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Spotify is requiring people listening to its popular music service on Android devices to install new software as a safeguard against a recent security breach.The break-in so far has only resulted in unauthorized access to one user's account, according to a Tuesday disclosure po Spotify breach will require Android app upgrades 05/28/2014 01:40pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Spotify is requiring people listening to its popular music service on Android devices to install new software as a safeguard against a recent security breach.The break-in so far has only resulted in unauthorized access to one user's account, according to a Tuesday disclosure po Thai junta pressuring opponents into silence 05/28/2014 11:59am • TODD PITMAN Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) -- Thailand's ruling junta has found a new way of controlling its opponents and forcing them into silence: releasing them from custody only on condition they promise not to do anything "provocative."Those who do face two years in jail.The restrictions were c Knockoffs a headache for IPO-bound Alibaba 05/27/2014 04:34pm • KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) -- At first glance, the Monster Tron T1 headphones sold on Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba's Taobao site are a tempting offer for audiophiles looking for state-of-the-art hi-fi equipment.But sellers omit one key detail: Monster Inc. never produced this Crossbows recalled that may shoot unexpectedly 05/27/2014 01:09pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- About 2,800 crossbows are being recalled because they may fire without the trigger being pulled.The crossbows were made by Precision Shooting Equipment and affect some of the TAC Elite, TAC Ordnance and Enigma models.They were sold between June and November last year for between $60 French company to fight ruling in UT consumer suit 05/26/2014 11:31am • MARTIN GRIFFITH Associated Press A Paris-based company says it will fight a U.S. judge's ruling against its attempt to force a Utah couple to pay a $3,500 penalty over a critical online review.Descoteaux Boutiques SARL, the parent company of online retailer Kleargear.com, issued separate statements What shopping will look like in the future 05/25/2014 10:26am • MAE ANDERSON AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- One of America's favorite pastimes is changing rapidly.When it comes to shopping, more Americans are skipping the stores and pulling out their smartphones and tablets. Still, there's more on the horizon for shopping than just point-and-clicking.No one t