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Oregon State's Gwacham goes from WR to DE 08/19/2014 06:46pm • ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) -- Obum Gwacham wants one more chance to make an impact at Oregon State.Having struggled at wide receiver his entire college career, the 6-foot-5 senior is switching to defensive end for the Beavers.He jokes that maybe his biggest catch is ahead Simms, Dungy likely not to use 'Redskins' on TV 08/19/2014 05:00pm • BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Two influential NFL voices -- including CBS lead analyst Phil Simms, who will handle Washington's Week 4 game -- said Monday they likely won't use the term "Redskins" when discussing the franchise."My very first thought is it will be Washington th Niche, mainstream sellers carry kale into beauty 08/19/2014 01:48pm • LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Kale has crept out of salads and juicers into beauty products from niche and mainstream sellers.The leafy superfood that many love and others love to hate can now be had in face masks, skin-brightening serums, creams and nail polish, pushed along by th Sprint unveils new data plan, expected to trigger price war 08/19/2014 01:06pm • WASHINGTON - Changes to Sprint's data pricing could unleash a battle between telecom companies that could result in better deals for consumers. On Friday, Sprint will launch a new shared pricing plan. For $100 a month, cell customers can get up to 10 lines with unlimited talk and texting. And Spri Brita recalling children's water bottles 08/19/2014 01:00pm • WASHINGTON (AP) -- Brita is recalling approximately 242,500 children's water filter bottles due to a possible laceration hazard.The company said Tuesday that the lid of the hard-sided bottles can break into pieces with sharp points.Brita has received 35 reports of lids breaking or cracking. No injur NFL games taking over Thursday nights on CBS 08/19/2014 10:50am • RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- "The Big Bang Theory" is one of the few television shows that can approach the NFL in viewership. CBS executives still didn't hesitate to temporarily move TV's top-rated comedy to a different night to make room for football.Already dominating Thursdays Newcomer Cerar nominated Slovenia's prime minister 08/19/2014 10:00am • LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) -- The Slovenian president has proposed political newcomer Miro Cerar as the crisis-stricken eurozone country's next prime minister.President Borut Pahor's nomination on Tuesday has to be approved by the Slovenian parliament at an Aug. 25 session.Cerar's new center-left SMC Pick 6: Star players on struggling teams 08/19/2014 04:10am • RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer The next time you turn on the television and see a couple of sub-.500 teams slogging along, desperately hoping to just get bowl eligible, don't turn it off.There is bound to be at least a few players out there worth watching.Here are six star players who wil 8 Ways to Save on School Supplies When You Have Several Kids 08/19/2014 12:00am • I have three children in preschool and elementary school, so I know from personal experience how expensive, and sometimes stressful, back-to-school shopping can be. With three kids now involved in this process, the costs can really add up. Thankfully, there are a few smart strategies that parents o No. 14 Badgers won't unveil starting QB until LSU 08/18/2014 10:30pm • TAMMY MADSEN Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- No. 14 Wisconsin won't disclose its starting quarterback until he jogs on to the field for the season opener on Aug. 30 against No. 13 LSU.That decision was relayed Monday by coach Gary Andersen following the team's second scrimmage, which lasted a Glass particles in popular beer prompts recall 08/18/2014 04:22pm • WASHINGTON - A voluntary recall of some Corona beers was announced Monday after the company reported glass particles may be found in select 12-ounce, clear Corona Extra beer. The recall includes 6-, 12- and 18-pack Corona Extra packages. "A production error occurred at one of four glass plants Battle over flood aid roils Colorado Senate race 08/16/2014 04:10am • NICHOLAS RICCARDI DENVER (AP) -- One year after record-setting floods devastated Colorado, the disaster has taken center stage in the state's contentious U.S. Senate race.Democratic Sen Mark Udall, touting his assistance to flood-stricken communities, has accused Republican Rep. Cory Gardner of hin Browns hope to name starting QB on Tuesday 08/15/2014 06:50pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) -- Finally, at long last, the Browns have a date to name their quarterback. Decision day is Tuesday for Brian Hoyer and Johnny Manziel.That's when Browns coach Mike Pettine aims to announce his starter for Cleveland's Sept. 7 opener at Pittsburgh. His choi NY Fed: US auto loans soar to highest in 8 years 08/14/2014 06:20pm • CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. auto loans jumped to the highest level in eight years this spring, fueled by a big increase in lending to risky borrowers, according to a report Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.Yet the New York Fed also said that loa Correction: Postal Service-Losses story 08/13/2014 06:30pm • WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a story Aug. 11 about U.S. Postal Service Revenues, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the agency blamed its $2 billion loss for the quarter ending June 30 on increases in compensation and benefit costs. Although those costs did increase slightly, the overall loss r