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Microsoft's Nadella gets $84M pay package 10/21/2014 09:00am • REDMOND, Wash. (AP) -- Microsoft has given its new CEO Satya Nadella a pay package worth $84.3 million, most of it in the form of long-term stock awards.A regulatory document filed Monday shows Nadella got a salary for the fiscal year that ended June 30 of $918,917 and a $3.6 million bonus. He also Colorado proposes edible pot ban, then retreats 10/21/2014 03:14am • KRISTEN WYATT Associated Press DENVER (AP) -- Colorado health authorities suggested banning many forms of edible marijuana, including brownies and cookies, then whipsawed away from the suggestion Monday after it went public.The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment told state pot regu US regulator: Fannie, Freddie in deal with banks 10/20/2014 06:20pm • MARCY GORDON AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal regulator says government-controlled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have reached an agreement with major banks that could expand lending.The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees Fannie and Freddie, announc WTO rejects US country-of-origin labels for meat 10/20/2014 05:10pm • The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Learning where the meat in your grocery store came from might get harder.In a ruling Monday, the World Trade Organization rejected U.S. rules requiring labels on packaged steaks, ribs and other cuts of meat identifying where the animals were born, raised and Wanted: Cities interested in hosting 2024 Olympics 10/20/2014 04:42pm • STEPHEN WILSON AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Rejected time and again for the 2022 Winter Olympics, the IOC will soon be seeking suitors for the 2024 Summer Olympics.It will be hoping to attract a competitive, high-profile field to show there are cities that want to host the games rather than shun No. 4 Alabama's big men pose challenge to Vols 10/20/2014 04:15pm • JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Nick Saban delivered a challenge to Alabama's offensive linemen before the Texas A&M game.The group was coming off a demoralizing performance against Arkansas when they couldn't open many holes for the running backs and gave up a couple of sacks, Lorillard CEO to get $44M after Reynolds merger 10/20/2014 03:50pm • MICHAEL FELBERBAUM AP Tobacco Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The CEO of Newport cigarette maker Lorillard Inc. is set to receive more than $44 million following the planned $25 billion merger with Reynolds American Inc., regulatory filings show.Murray Kessler is one of several Lorillard executives to Calm returns on Wall Street...Urgent plea to fix air bags...China's economy expected to slow 10/20/2014 03:39pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- It's shaping up as a relatively quiet trading day on Wall Street. The Dow is down in afternoon trading, but the broader indexes are higher. IBM is dragging the blue-chip index lower after reporting earnings that missed Wall Street's expectations. The company also missed on revenue a The Hypocritical Diet of the Hipster 10/20/2014 12:00am • Hipsters, once a group that only listened to underground music and derided the mainstream, have become a force in the food world -- urging others to eat healthy, eat local and treat food with respect. While many hipsters love to eat healthy, and pride themselves on their diet of organic foods, kombu 5 Career Checkpoints on the Road to Retirement 10/20/2014 12:00am • It's National Save for Retirement Week, so you'll likely see a lot of information, tools and resources about saving for retirement through your workplace plan, like a 401(k) or 403(b). Although there are basic tips that apply to everyone, considering steps relevant to different stages of your caree 4 Financial Factors in Making the Part-Time College Calculation 10/20/2014 12:00am • A student can transition from full- to part-time status for any number of reasons. Illness, family problems, stress, work -- all may necessitate a semester or two of pumping the brakes on college. But downshifting to part-time enrollment affects financial aid in myriad ways, from federal loan elig Car Report: Range Rover Sport is redesigned with big improvements 10/19/2014 07:51pm • WASHINGTON -- When the Range Rover was redesigned, it became a much better vehicle. Can Land Rover achieve the same success with the smaller, redesigned Range Rover Sport? The short answer is yes. The previous Range Rover Sport was too heavy and didn't ride well. You felt cramped if several pe As debt mounts, Caesars in talks with lenders 10/19/2014 07:50am • KIMBERLY PIERCEALL Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Caesars Entertainment said Friday it is prepared to start formal discussions with some of its bank lenders as it works to reduce its debt and stave off what some see as near certain bankruptcy.In a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission No. 8 Spartans take advantage of Hoosiers 56-17 10/18/2014 09:40pm • MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Indiana coach Kevin Wilson knew Michigan State's defense would pose a real problem for his new quarterback.The Spartans didn't disappoint, and Zander Diamont couldn't figure it out.Diamont finished with 11 yards passing, and No. 8 Michigan Sta Amazon hires 80K seasonal holiday workers 10/18/2014 04:22pm • MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Amazon is hiring 80,000 seasonal workers for its distribution centers as it looks to improve its shipping efficiency during the crucial holiday season.The figure is a 14 percent increase over last year's hiring of 70,000 workers, as Amazon has been