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Chiefs hope pass-rush package will pay off 08/13/2014 04:10pm • HERBIE TEOPE Associated Press ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs offered a preview during recent 11-on-11 training camp practices of what could be in store for unsuspecting quarterbacks this season.Pro Bowl linebackers Tamba Hali and Justin Houston, first-round draft pick Dee Ford and fe Athens Olympics leave mixed legacy, 10 years later 08/13/2014 02:46pm • NICHOLAS PAPHITIS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- In an obscure corner of a park sits a forlorn reminder that, 10 years ago, Athens hosted the 2004 Summer Olympics. The crumbling miniature theater is inscribed with the words "glory, wealth, wisdom, victory, triumph, hero, labor" -- and it is AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Auto Racing Glance 08/13/2014 02:40pm • The Associated Press All Times EDTNASCARSPRINT CUPPURE MICHIGAN 400Site: Brooklyn, Michigan.Schedule: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, noon-1:30 p.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 4:30-6 p.m.); Saturday, practice (ESPN2, 11 a.m.-noon); Sunday, race, 1 p.m. (ESPN, noon-4:30 p.m.).Track: Michigan Intern M235i revives classic BMW memories 08/13/2014 01:43pm • ANN M. JOB For The Associated Press The 2014 BMW M235i is the best temptation yet for American car buyers to get back into sporty, two-door coupes.The agile, turbocharged, rear-wheel drive M235i is downright fun to drive and relatively affordable -- for a BMW with turbocharged six-cylinder power.Thi Fact sheet: BMW M235i 08/13/2014 01:28pm • The Associated Press 2014 BMW M235i CoupeBASE PRICE: $32,100 for 228i; $33,900 for 228i xDrive; $43,100 for M235i.PRICE AS TESTED: $48,900.TYPE: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive, four-passenger, subcompact, sport coupe.ENGINE: 3-liter, TwinPower Turbo, direct injection, inline six cylinder with Doubl Resurgent Duke out to prove 2013 was no fluke 08/13/2014 12:52pm • JOEDY McCREARY AP Sports Writer DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Duke can certainly get used to the view from the top.The perennial last-place pick in the Atlantic Coast Conference's Coastal Division finished atop the standings last year and the resurgent Blue Devils believe they have enough talent and experien Excerpts from Lauren Bacall's book 'By Myself' 08/13/2014 11:20am • The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- Excerpts from Lauren Bacall's 1978 memoir, "By Myself":LIFE LESSONS"I have learned that I am a valuable person. I have made mistakes -- so many mistakes. And will make more. Big ones. But I pay. They are my own. ... I remain as vulnerable, romantic and idealist Kellogg wants suppliers to report carbon emissions 08/13/2014 08:21am • JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- Kellogg said Wednesday it will step up efforts to reduce planet-warming emissions in its supply chain as part of a broader initiative designed to be more environmentally friendly.Under the plan, the Battle Creek-based food products ma Obama administration eases part of lobbying rule 08/13/2014 04:43am • JULIE PACE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration is easing a key part of its rule restricting lobbyists from serving in government.The move comes after a judge ruled against the administration in a court case filed by several lobbyists.Under the rule change, registered lobbyis Egypt presents proposal to end war in Gaza 08/13/2014 04:38am • MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH Associated Press CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt presented a proposed cease-fire to Israel and Hamas aimed at ending the monthlong war, Palestinian officials said early Wednesday after negotiators huddled for a second day of Egyptian-mediated talks meant to resolve the crisis and bring relief New road makes trip to Grand Canyon Skywalk faster 08/12/2014 08:39pm • FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- Officials from the Hualapai Tribe gathered Tuesday for a ceremonial grand opening of a road that had been a major headache for tourists headed to the Grand Canyon Skywalk.Crews recently paved the final 9-mile stretch of dirt and gravel road t Oklahoma LB Evans poised for breakout year 08/12/2014 07:00pm • CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Oklahoma linebacker Jordan Evans might need to give the Sooners a little more than the typical freshman-to-sophomore jump in production.The school has taken steps to suspend starting inside linebacker Frank Shannon for a year, but has been unable to Cardinals' Brown making impact after long journey 08/12/2014 06:54pm • BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- John Brown's long, difficult journey to the NFL makes his the most intriguing story of the Arizona Cardinals' training camp. The fact that he is very, very good makes it even better.No one has made a bigger splash in the Glendale workouts than the sm Improved defense key to Hoosiers' breakthrough 08/12/2014 04:21pm • MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) -- Kevin Wilson spent four years transforming Indiana into his kind of team.He hit the recruiting trail in hopes of upgrading the size and speed on his roster. The Hoosiers coach critiqued his team's ability to handle success and even took the bl A timeline of Atlantic City's Revel Casino Hotel 08/12/2014 11:22am • The Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- A look at key moments in the history of Atlantic City's Revel Casino Hotel:Sept. 2007: Revel Entertainment and partner Morgan Stanley file plans for a new casino and 3,800 hotel rooms. It would be the first new casino in Atlantic City since the Borga