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4 firefighters hurt in German warehouse blaze 09/14/2014 05:52am • BERLIN (AP) -- Police say four firefighters have been injured, three of them seriously, in explosions as they tackled a blaze at warehouses in western Germany.The fire in Hilden, near Cologne, broke out in the early hours of Sunday. Police said in a statement that the blaze expanded with "several de No. 9 USC pushed around in 37-31 loss to BC 09/14/2014 01:12am • BOSTON (AP) -- The talented Southern California defensive line was no match for Boston College's running quarterback.Boston College QB Tyler Murphy rushed for 191 yards, breaking free for a 66-yard touchdown with 3:30 to play on Saturday night as Boston College beat No. 9 Southern California 37-31 - Julius Thomas won't surprise anyone 09/13/2014 12:03am • The Associated Press Julius Thomas has lost the element of surprise.The Denver Broncos' big tight end had a big opener a year ago, when he caught five passes for 110 yards and two TDs in a walloping of Baltimore. That sent fantasy football players scrambling to their laptops to pick him up.He caugh Lions WR Johnson will test Panthers new secondary 09/13/2014 12:02am • STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Panthers nine-year veteran safety Roman Harper knows all too well about what wide receiver Calvin Johnson can do to a defense.Harper was a member of the New Orleans Saints when Johnson caught 12 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns in a 2011 pla Browns, Saints in hurry to get first wins 09/13/2014 12:02am • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) -- As starting quarterback Brian Hoyer and Cleveland's offense misfired miserably last week in the first half at Pittsburgh, many Browns fans at halftime had one thought: Hurry up!And they meant for coach Mike Pettine to switch to Johnny Manziel.But Johnny Jets D braces for Rodgers, Packers' potent offense 09/13/2014 12:02am • GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- New York Jets coach Rex Ryan's checklist to successfully shut down the Green Bay Packers includes counting on quarterback Aaron Rodgers to stay in bed."Well, I hope he gets sick. That's the first one," Ryan joked this week.That's probably not Norwood closing in on Seahawks debut 09/12/2014 08:30pm • CURTIS CRABTREE Associated Press RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Fourth-round draft pick Kevin Norwood made it through just one practice in training camp with the Seattle Seahawks before the pain became just too much to ignore.Bone spurs in his foot had proved to be a constant annoyance going back to his time Business Highlights 09/12/2014 06:50pm • The Associated Press ___Sponsors keep close watch on NFL investigationMajor brand sponsors are watching closely to make sure the National Football League doesn't fumble the investigation into how its executives handled evidence in the Ray Rice domestic violence case.For big companies like Anheuser- Unclear future for guarantee games in playoff era 09/12/2014 04:40pm • STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer These first few weeks of the college football season feature dozens of so-called "guarantee games" with smaller programs collecting big paychecks by hitting the road for games against major-conference teams.For instance, South Carolina State's trip to Clemson last wee Across the years, Obama's 9/11 message varies 09/12/2014 04:22pm • NANCY BENAC Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Six times, President Barack Obama has come before the American people to reckon with the legacy of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the anniversary of that awful day. Each time, he has tailored his message to the moment, at different points stressing them US sanctions target key Russia economic sectors 09/12/2014 04:20pm • JULIE PACE AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States hit Russia Friday with a new round of economic sanctions, levying penalties on Russia's largest bank and expanding financing restrictions on major energy and defense companies.The sanctions were imposed in coordination with First German governor from ex-communist party? 09/12/2014 11:06am • GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) -- A quarter-century after the Berlin Wall crumbled, an election this weekend may show whether Germany is ready for its first state governor from the party descended from East Germany's communist rulers.The opposition Left Party hopes to end the 24-year grip Nevada governor enacts Tesla tax break package 09/12/2014 05:33am • 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 Thursday night an unprecedented package of incentives to seal a deal to bring Tesla Motors' $5 billion battery factory to the Silv Former walk-on Hollins making mark at WR for UNC 09/12/2014 12:10am • AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) -- Mack Hollins has suddenly become a big-play receiving threat for North Carolina.The former walk-on has two long touchdowns on just four catches this year. He knows that conversion rate can't last but hopes it marks the start of a steady role in Will Your Job Kill You? 09/12/2014 12:00am • Apply at your own risk.Even a good job has its drawbacks. That's the case with these 18 -- they're well-paying, society-building occupations for which workers potentially risk their emotional and physical health when clocking in each day. You don't have to just take our word for it, though. Learn mo
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