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Air France strike amid Europe's low-cost shakeup 09/16/2014 03:18am • MILOS KRIVOKAPIC Associated Press PARIS (AP) -- Air France canceled at least half its flights around the world on Monday as pilots began a weeklong strike, highlighting the trouble Europe's flagship airlines face in keeping up with low-cost competitors.Air France-KLM, which is the national carrier f Contrast Need-Blind, Need-Based Aid Policies in U.S. College Search 09/16/2014 12:00am • The U.S is known for having some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the world. However, nothing good comes cheap. Top-quality colleges can cost as much as $50,000 per year, which may put a burden on your parents as they struggle to pay for your education. The good news for interna The Secret to Retiring Early 09/16/2014 12:00am • Early retirement isn't only about saving up enough money to quit your job. Many people are pushed or pulled into early retirement by their employer, family or both. The money just makes it easier to navigate the transition. The Push. The reason most people want to retire early is they have a job Nab a Fat Financial Aid Package to Pay for College 09/16/2014 12:00am • Heather McDonnell, associate dean of financial aid and admission at Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, was shopping at the grocery store a few years ago when a man came up to her and appealed for mercy. A father who recognized McDonnell from a high school presentation she had given wan Venezuela's newest shortage: breast implants 09/15/2014 11:08pm • HANNAH DREIER Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- Venezuela's chronic shortages have begun to encroach on a cultural cornerstone: the boob job.Beauty-obsessed Venezuelans face a scarcity of brand-name breast implants, and women are so desperate that they and their doctors are turning to devi BP Alaska plans layoffs following Hilcorp sale 09/15/2014 11:00pm • BECKY BOHRER Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) -- BP Alaska, a major player in the state's oil industry, on Monday announced plans to lay off 275 employees and direct contractors early next year.BP's business in Alaska will be smaller because of the previously announced sale of its interests in f Kids' poisonings linked to anti-addiction medicine 09/15/2014 04:54pm • LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) -- An anti-addiction drug used to fight the nation's heroin and painkiller abuse epidemics poses a threat to young children who accidentally swallow relatives' prescriptions, a federal study says. Some children have died.The study found that the drug, bu Tesla Q&A: Tesla's Nevada 'gigafactory' FAQs 09/15/2014 01:22pm • SCOTT SONNER Associated Press SPARKS, Nev. (AP) -- Now that Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed into law a package of incentives for Tesla Motors worth up to $1.3 billion, the electric-car maker is moving ahead with plans to build a $5 billion lithium battery factory expected to open in 2017 and employ 6 More than 4,000 top-selling packaged foods contain some amount of trans fat 09/15/2014 09:43am • Dr. Drew, One Minute Clinic Options abound for selling used mobile phones 09/15/2014 09:18am • ALEX VEIGA AP Business Writer Apple's latest iPhones begin shipping later this month, a move bound to inspire many fans of the popular smartphone to ditch their current models in favor of the bigger, sleeker iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus.It's a ritual familiar by now to most smartphone users. Every coup Nevada governor enacts Tesla tax break package 09/15/2014 09:06am • SCOTT SONNER Associated Press CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Calling it one of the most important pieces of legislation in Nevada history, Gov. Brian Sandoval signed into law an unprecedented package of incentives to seal a deal to bring Tesla Motors' $5 billion battery factory to the Silver State.The "g Hoyer's late drive helps Browns shock Saints 26-24 09/15/2014 03:24am • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) -- When the Browns explained their plans to Brian Hoyer about bringing rookie Johnny Manziel into the game, Cleveland's starting quarterback bit his lip and devised one of his own.With the game on the line, he executed it to perfection.Showing the poise th Johnny Manziel makes NFL debut for Browns 09/14/2014 05:30pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) -- Johnny Manziel has made his NFL regular-season debut, coming off the bench for the Cleveland Browns in the third quarter Sunday against New Orleans.The hyped rookie quarterback replaced starter Brian Hoyer and handed the ball off to Isaiah Crowell for a Iowa's offense exposed in loss to Iowa State 09/14/2014 01:20pm • LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Once again, Iowa failed to run the ball as it has in the past.But the Hawkeyes couldn't throw it either.The result was another disheartening loss to rival Iowa State and lingering questions about an offense that can't get untracked.Iowa (2-1) sc Ukraine government repels rebel attack on airport 09/14/2014 06:20am • PETER LEONARD Associated Press LUHANSK, Ukraine (AP) -- A convoy of more than 200 white trucks crossed the Russian border to deliver humanitarian aid to a battered Ukrainian city on Saturday, a move made without Kiev's consent yet met with silence by Ukraine's top leaders."Early in the morning, we e