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'Ebola czar' an expert on Washington, not medicine 10/18/2014 10:48am • JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- If there's one thing the "Ebola czar" knows, it's government.Ron Klain, President Barack Obama's new point man on Ebola, has no medical or public health background. But he does have a wealth of experience managing unruly federal bureaucracies in time Ebola 'czar' knows Washington, but not medicine 10/18/2014 04:02am • JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- If there's one thing the "Ebola czar" knows, it's government.Ron Klain, President Barack Obama's new point man on Ebola, has no medical or public health background. But he does have a wealth of experience managing unruly federal bureaucracies in time Obama's man on Ebola is former Biden staff chief 10/17/2014 11:08pm • BY JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- He's tackled the financial crisis, served two vice presidents and been portrayed by Kevin Spacey in an HBO film, but Ron Klain's newest job as the U.S. point person on Ebola may be his toughest challenge to date.A longtime Democratic operative, Kla 2 sides in pot debate appeal to maternal instincts 10/17/2014 08:34pm • GOSIA WOZNIACKA Associated Press LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (AP) -- Both sides in Oregon's debate over whether to legalize marijuana are appealing to maternal instincts with the election less than three weeks away.At a Moms Against Marijuana Legalization event on Friday, mothers said legalization would harm Recalls this week: toy toasters, folding tables 10/17/2014 04:00pm • The Associated Press A line of toy toaster sets sold at Toys R Us are being recalled because part of the toy can pose a laceration or choking hazard to children. Other products being recalled this week include faulty folding tables and television wall mounts.Here's a more detailed look:TOY TOASTER Nelson an unlikely star in Denver's defense 10/17/2014 03:34pm • ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Corey Nelson led the star-studded Denver Broncos in tackles last week after linebacker Danny Trevathan left the game against the New York Jets with a broken left leg.Nelson won't blame anybody for asking, "Corey who?"He didn't expect to Relief rally...Company to test drug on Ebola patients...Tighter security for federal benefit cards 10/17/2014 03:30pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- One analyst is describing the surge on Wall Street today as "a relief rally." Investors have been riding wild swings this week amid concerns about weak economic growth in Europe, plunging oil prices and geopolitical uncertainties such as the fight against the Islamic State group and Publix recalls snack mix that had peanuts 10/17/2014 01:08pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Supermarket chain Publix is recalling a snack mix because the label doesn't warn shoppers that it contains peanuts.Peanuts can cause a serious allergic reaction in some individuals and should be listed on the packaging. No illnesses have been reported, the Lakeland, Florida-based co Publix recalls snack mix that had peanuts 10/17/2014 01:08pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Supermarket chain Publix is recalling a snack mix because the label doesn't warn shoppers that it contains peanuts.Peanuts can cause a serious allergic reaction in some individuals and should be listed on the packaging. No illnesses have been reported, the Lakeland, Florida-based co Publix recalls snack mix that had peanuts 10/17/2014 01:08pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- Supermarket chain Publix is recalling a snack mix because the label doesn't warn shoppers that it contains peanuts.Peanuts can cause a serious allergic reaction in some individuals and should be listed on the packaging. No illnesses have been reported, the Lakeland, Florida-based co Netflix's stock plunges as subscriber growth slips 10/17/2014 12:30pm • MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- This is a sequel that Netflix shareholders never wanted to see: The world's largest Internet video service has once again turned off potential viewers with a price increase that is punishing the company's stock price.The backlash surfaced in Vision of Royals GM Dayton Moore comes to fruition 10/17/2014 04:50am • DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The memories come back in bits and pieces, and for that he can be forgiven. After all, 29 years have passed since he was standing on the hillside, watching everything unfold.It was a blowout, Dayton Moore says, the deciding game of the 1985 Worl Judge mulls whether to block Arizona ID theft laws 10/16/2014 10:00pm • JACQUES BILLEAUD Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) -- Advocates for immigrants urged a judge Thursday to shelve two Arizona ID theft laws that are the legal foundation for business raids by metro Phoenix's sheriff, arguing the Legislature's intent in passing the statutes wasn't to confront identity thef Fangio recalls early days with Manning 10/16/2014 09:20pm • RICK EYMER Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) -- As a teenager Peyton Manning would hang around the New Orleans Saints' practice facility while his father, Archie, was still connected to the organization, hoping to find a few veterans to toss around the football.Vic Fangio, then a Saints' coa Hershey settles with Colorado edible pot company 10/16/2014 08:10pm • DENVER (AP) -- A Colorado marijuana company must recall or destroy its pot-infused edibles that resemble iconic Hershey treats as part of a settlement agreement with the chocolate company.The Hershey Co. filed a federal trademark infringement lawsuit in June against TinctureBelle LLC and TinctureBel