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South Africa tapes released to opposition party 09/04/2014 02:03pm • CARLEY PETESCH Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) -- Taped phone conversations and documents about former corruption charges against South Africa's president were released Thursday to the opposition party, reviving a case that has plagued the leader since before he took office.Conversation Cigarette co Reynolds taking nicotine gum national 09/04/2014 10:40am • MICHAEL FELBERBAUM AP Tobacco Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Cigarette maker Reynolds American Inc. is taking its Zonnic brand nicotine gum nationwide, challenging the pharmaceutical industry's hold and pricing power of the market for products to help people stop smoking.The nation's second-largest to Hokies visit OSU, Pitt-BC renew Big East rivalry 09/04/2014 04:34am • The Associated Press A look at things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference during Week 2 of the season:GAME OF THE WEEK: Virginia Tech at Ohio State. This matchup of marquee programs is the best on a light ACC schedule that includes six games against FCS opponents. A Hokies defense that held W AP source: Tesla selects Nevada for battery plant 09/04/2014 03:52am • JUSTIN PRITCHARD Associated Press RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Coming to Nevada's high desert: A massive, $5 billion factory that will pump out high-tech batteries for hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles.That's assuming state leaders deliver on the economic incentives they packaged to entice Tesla Moto Number of child immigrants at border declining 09/03/2014 07:20pm • ALICIA A. CALDWELL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of immigrant children caught alone illegally crossing the Mexican border into the United States continued to decline in August, according to figures disclosed Wednesday by the Homeland Security Department.Last month Border Patrol agen Browns not planning "quick hook" for Hoyer 09/03/2014 05:58pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Brian Hoyer can keep his eyes trained downfield this Sunday. There's no need to look over his shoulder.He's well aware of who's behind him, but the Browns' starting quarterback doesn't have to worry about Johnny Manziel jumping in front of him.Not thi Comcast to sponsor NASCAR's Nationwide Series 09/03/2014 05:10pm • JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Comcast Corp. on Wednesday signed a 10-year agreement to replace Nationwide Insurance as the title sponsor of NASCAR's second-tier racing series.The series will be known as the NASCAR Xfinity Series through 2024. The deal matches the longest Simpson, Mahan, Bradley complete US Ryder Cup team 09/03/2014 03:28pm • DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. captain Tom Watson said he wanted to fill out his Ryder Cup team with players who were on form and starting to peak.The final pick was more about two years ago than what happened the day before.Watson went with experience -- and a gut feeling -- whe ACC teams matching up with more nickel defenses 09/03/2014 02:48pm • AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Defenses in the Atlantic Coast Conference aren't waiting for passing situations to bring on another defensive back.Instead, they're starting with the nickel package.Teams are adding a fifth defensive back to chase receivers. They're creating hybrid Football returns: Your complete NFL preview 09/03/2014 01:18pm • WASHINGTON -- Well folks, it's that time of year: NFL football is back. And so is the NFL Preview, complete with picks, predictions, and pretentious rambling (maybe not the latter ... but I just really wanted some alliteration right there). So let's touch on some of the biggest story lines ente Germany optimistic of hosting Euro 2024 09/03/2014 12:50pm • BERLIN (AP) -- Germany has struck a deal with England that will give the country a good chance to host the 2024 European Championship.The agreement would see the Germans drop their interest in hosting the Euro 2020 semifinals and final ahead of the vote by UEFA's executive committee on Sept. 19. Wem Fact sheet: Nissan Versa Note 09/03/2014 12:00pm • The Associated Press 2015 Nissan Versa Note SRBASE PRICE: $14,180 for S with manual; $15,430 for S Plus; $16,330 for SV; $17,530 for SR.PRICE AS TESTED: $19,180.TYPE: Front-engine, front-wheel drive, five-passenger, compact hatchback.ENGINE: 1.6-liter, double overhead cam, four cylinder with CVTC.M At NATO, goal is to curb Russia but not provoke it 09/03/2014 08:08am • JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG Associated Press NEWPORT, Wales (AP) -- The heady "we won the Cold War" days are over. When President Obama and other NATO leaders assemble here Thursday for a key summit meeting, their No. 1 goal will be an old and familiar one: protecting vulnerable alliance members from Russia, Study: Playing music helps sharpen kids' brains 09/03/2014 01:50am • JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The founder of a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that provides free music lessons to low-income students from gang-ridden neighborhoods began to notice several years ago a hopeful sign: Kids were graduating high school and heading off to UCLA, Tulane and Study: Playing music helps sharpen kids' brains 09/03/2014 01:50am • JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The founder of a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that provides free music lessons to low-income students from gang-ridden neighborhoods began to notice several years ago a hopeful sign: Kids were graduating high school and heading off to UCLA, Tulane and