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Fighting in Ukraine as aid convoy reaches customs 08/21/2014 02:10pm • KIEV, Ukraine (AP) -- Fierce fighting continues in eastern Ukraine as government troops try to snatch back territory from separatist rebels.Ukrainian troops have made significant gains this week in a conflict that has claimed more than 2,000 lives and forced over 340,000 people to flee their homes.M Caramel Apple Oreos hit Target shelves this week 08/21/2014 01:50pm • WASHINGTON -- Get your wallets out, Target has a junk food exclusive you won't want to miss. Or, maybe you will. Meet Caramel Apple Oreos: Caramel Apple Oreo cookies! They are carrying them in Target in the US. @TargetCanada do you have them! pic.twitter.com/v5wN3TpqJp— KiSS 92.5 (@KiSS9 Vegas offering all but marriage to LGBT tourists 08/21/2014 05:56am • MICHELLE RINDELS Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) -- While gay couples still can't get married in the marriage capital of the world, Las Vegas wants to let them know they -- and their money -- are more than welcome to the buffet of other activities Sin City has to offer.The city's tourism authority r Embattled Sen. Begich's secret weapon: Alaska 08/21/2014 02:44am • BECKY BOHRER Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Begich wants Alaskans to know he is one of them and an independent voice against President Barack Obama. But Tuesday's primary produced a GOP nominee with a military record that could hold broad appeal in a state with Cardinals work to replace Dockett; Mathieu returns 08/20/2014 08:05pm • BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- On the day the Arizona Cardinals went back to work for the first time since Darnell Dockett went down with a knee injury, the impact of losing the big defensive tackle for the season was softened a bit by the return of safety Tyrann Mathieu and nose Toyota looking for horsepower in NASCAR engines 08/20/2014 04:19pm • JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Denny Hamlin was clearly frustrated a week ago at Michigan, when some jockeying for position led to a confrontation with Dale Earnhardt Jr. after the race.His Toyota engine is at the root of Hamlin's displeasure and the manufacturer doesn't d Fact sheet: Infiniti QX60 08/20/2014 02:48pm • The Associated Press 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid AWDBASE PRICE: $45,100 with FWD; $46,500 with AWD.PRICE AS TESTED: $60,780.TYPE: Front-engine, all-wheel drive, seven-passenger, large, luxury, gasoline-electric hybrid, sport utility vehicle.ENGINE: 2.5-liter, double overhead cam, supercharged, inline Westfield Montgomery shows of new dining terrace, movie theater 08/20/2014 01:55pm • Long gone are the animatronic chefs that would speak in thick French accents as you were sitting down to eat in Westfield Montgomery mall’s food court. Since last October, the shopping mall conglomerate has embarked on a $90 million renovation and expansion of the Bethesda proper Trisha Yearwood re-emerges twice as busy 08/20/2014 12:50pm • CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Once intent on scaling back her career to focus on family, country singer Trisha Yearwood now finds herself with two -- platinum-selling musician with a new album on the way and emerging kitchen mogul."I kind of feel like Rocky in the first movi Hotel wants visitors to see D.C. ‘like a local' from Bethesda 08/20/2014 10:00am • As part of a new marketing campaign, Marriott has offered some tips for how to see D.C. like a local from Bethesda might. Marriott’s #LikeALocal package (hashtag included) is offering weekend packages at the chain’s three area hotels — the Bethesda Marriott at Pooks Hill, the Be New Mexico chile gets certified-product safeguards 08/20/2014 04:46am • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press BERNALILLO, N.M. (AP) -- Idaho has its potatoes. Florida has its fresh fruits and juices. Vidalia is the name synonymous with the nation's most famous sweet onion.Now New Mexico has its own trademark and certification program to protect the reputation and integri 17 ag operations in Virginia get federal funds 08/20/2014 04:10am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Seventeen agricultural operations in Virginia will receive federal funding aimed at expanding their operations and creating new products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday it has awarded $25 million in grants to 247 businesses nationwide.In Virginia, nine of the McDonald's to sell packaged coffee nationally 08/20/2014 03:20am • NEW YORK (AP) -- McDonald's plans to start selling its packaged coffee at supermarkets nationally by early next year, a move intended to help raise the profile of the coffee sold at its U.S. restaurants.The world's biggest hamburger chain has made a deal with Kraft Foods to manufacture and distribut In the interview: How to have the dreaded 'salary conversation' 08/20/2014 01:58am • Each week Career Mojo answers career questions from readers. Do you have a question you would like me to answer? Email me here: dana@Danamanciagli.com. Question: In an interview, how do I handle questions related to salary? I’m afraid of sharing information that may knock me out of the running Stocks up slightly ... McDonald's to start selling their coffee in stores ... Kid Brita recall 08/19/2014 06:49pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- U.S. stocks are moving slightly higher in midday trading after investors got some encouraging news about home building and corporate earnings. Investors were encouraged by a bounce in home construction and news that consumer prices rose at the slowest pace in five months. Bond price