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Stocks start lower...Health stocks hit by rules discouraging inversions...Greece won't ask for more 09/23/2014 11:40am • NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. stocks are mixed this morning following some disappointing economic reports from overseas and news that U.S.-led forces have started airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Syria. The losses so far are modest, with the Dow down about 20 points. The S&P 500 has been mostly Greek PM: no 3rd bailout, will set out reform plan 09/23/2014 10:46am • BERLIN (AP) -- Greece isn't seeking another financial rescue and will soon set out a new economic reform program to underpin the recovery, the country's prime minister said Tuesday as he visited key creditor Germany.Since 2010, Greece has relied on two bailout packages totaling 240 billion euros ($3 5 Healthy Hacks Your Takeout Meals Need 09/23/2014 12:00am • Here in New York City, it's not uncommon for me to encounter patients who rely on takeout for one to two meals daily. There are many reasons folks here may rely so heavily on takeout: NYC kitchens are notoriously small -- some of them don't even contain an oven!; workdays can be very long; and many 10 ways consumers are often duped 09/23/2014 12:00am • Become a savvier shopper.We've all heard the saying: Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. But if you're fooled a third time, it probably just means you like to buy a lot of stuff. With advertising and pricing techniques, retailers entice you to part with your money. What they UK premier hosts talks on Scottish voting rights 09/22/2014 11:58pm • SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) -- British Prime Minister David Cameron sought Monday to limit the divisive political fallout following the Scottish referendum, gathering senior Conservatives at his official country retreat to placate anger over promises made to Scotland to keep it in the Un Obama has built a complicated immigration record 09/22/2014 04:33pm • JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- There were about 30, all Mexican nationals desperate to avoid deportations that would separate them from their families. Living in Illinois, they appealed for help from their new U.S. senator, Barack Obama.He turned them down.It was one of the first t Salmonella found in meat in Asian Games lunches 09/22/2014 12:18pm • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Asian Games organizers discarded 76 packaged lunches prepared for athletes after inspectors found salmonella in meat samples.Organizers in Incheon on Monday said the potentially contaminated meals had been prepared for athletes Sunday in shooting, fencing, weightlifting an Pet of the Week: Liberty 09/22/2014 10:07am • WASHINGTON -- Are you looking for a friendly, affectionate and playful dog? Then look no further than Liberty. This 1-year-old female hound mix from South Carolina is the complete package -- and as you can see, she's pretty too. Liberty loves people Squashing fears about 6 common food ingredients 09/22/2014 07:00am • A recent study by researchers at Cornell University explored consumers' "food fears" and attempted to address how to ease concern at the supermarket cart. According to this report published in Food Quality and Preference, 1,008 U.S. mothers were asked about their views on high-fructose corn syr Sierra Leone concludes nationwide Ebola lockdown 09/22/2014 04:38am • CLARENCE ROY-MACAULAY Associated Press FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) -- Frustrated residents complained of food shortages in some neighborhoods of Sierra Leone's capital on Sunday as the country reached the third and final day of a sweeping, unprecedented lockdown designed to combat the deadly Ebola d 9 simple ways to reduce your sodium intake now 09/22/2014 12:00am • Salt is everywhere.It's dumped into cans of soup, packed into hot dogs and swimming in salad dressing and salsa. Exactly how bad for you are all those tiny crystals? That question's surprisingly controversial. Still, the federal government's Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends people limi 5 Ways to Save Money Using Your Smartphone 09/22/2014 12:00am • We all want to save a little money, but sometimes our busy schedules get in the way of our budgets. However, there's no excuse for overspending when most of us have a great money-saving tool in our purses and pockets. Here are five ways to save a ton using your smartphone: Compare Prices It's eas Choosing Between Partial and Total Knee Replacements 09/22/2014 12:00am • Less is not always more. When it comes to knee replacements, total knee replacements have historically trumped partial knee replacements -- and for good reason. Knee surgery is complicated business (the knee comprises three joints, which are held together by several ligaments and bones). Removing Manziel fools Ravens with trick play 09/21/2014 02:42pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) -- Johnny Manziel showed he can act on the field as well.Cleveland's hyped rookie quarterback fooled Baltimore's defense with a trick play in the second quarter on Sunday, but had his big gain after catching a pass called back by a penalty.After replacing No. 1 Florida St survives against No. 22 Clemson 09/21/2014 01:56pm • KAREEM COPELAND Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- No. 1 Florida State seemed destined to lose with its Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jameis Winston standing on the sideline, suspended and relegated to cheerleader.Sean Maguire hung in with an up-and-down effort as Winston's replacement