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Obama wants an election about the economy, not him 10/10/2014 04:02am • JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) -- President Barack Obama is all in with his economic pitch. The American public is not. Over the next 27 days, either the public or the president is going to get the message.In a midterm campaign strategy fraught with risk, the White House is Haiti pledges money to Trinidad and Tobago soccer 10/10/2014 12:54am • KURT VOIGT AP Sports Writers Upon getting word that the Trinidad and Tobago women's national soccer team might not even have enough money for lunch, Haiti's team took a look at its fundraising for World Cup qualifying -- an account totaling a little over $1,300 -- and decided to turn it over to the Should you rent or buy? 7 questions to help you decide 10/10/2014 12:00am • For many people, moving time means decision time: Do we buy a home or find a place to rent? This dilemma doesn't just face young people starting out, but it also stumps established professionals relocating for a job and empty nesters who have sold the big family home. Corey Fick and his wife, J Retirees Should Invest for Total Return 10/10/2014 12:00am • The old formula for retirees to "live off of the interest earned from fixed income investments" is nearly impossible in today's interest rate environment. A 10-year U.S. Treasury note yields about 2.5 percent. Said another way: If you agree to lend the U.S. government $10,000, they promise to pay yo Review: Stir Kinetic smart desk makes you stand up 10/09/2014 11:40pm • PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- You may want to sit down for this. Then get up. Then sit down again.That's because there's a desk out there that tells you to do exactly that.The Stir Kinetic is probably the world's first "smart" desk. It has a built-in touch screen, so you can s Clinton, Christie lend clout to Pennsylvania race 10/09/2014 10:50pm • MARC LEVY Associated Press WAYNE, Pa. (AP) -- Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made dueling pitches Thursday in Pennsylvania's race for governor, appealing to voters in a state that could factor into potential 2016 presidential campaigns.Clinton imp Dow plunges ...Oil prices drop... Symantec to split 10/09/2014 06:30pm • NEW YORK (AP) -- It's another wild ride for the stock market. The Dow Jones industrial average had its biggest plunge of the year. The 335-point drop came a day after the Dow had its biggest gain of the year. The blue-chip index ended down 2 percent at 16,659. The S&P 500 index fell nearly 41 points Gubernatorial candidates discuss helping disabled 10/09/2014 06:10pm • BRIAN WITTE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) -- Maryland's three candidates for governor have outlined some of their plans on how they would work to help the disabled in the state.They attended a forum at the National Federation of the Blind on Thursday.Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, a Democrat, says he wou Mexico's junk food taxes hitting Pepsi, Coke 10/09/2014 05:32pm • CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- No wonder Coke and Pepsi are spending millions of dollars to fight proposed taxes on sugary drinks in California.PepsiCo reported a higher quarterly profit Thursday as global sales rose, but one weak spot was Mexico. The company said snacks sa Peter’s Take: County Manager Sacrifices Arlington’s Safety 10/09/2014 01:30pm • Peter’s Take is a weekly opinion column. The views and opinions expressed in this column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com. On Oct. 7, the Arlington Civic Federation approved a resolution critical of the position taken before the Federal Aviati Delaney, Bongino split on immigration, economy 10/09/2014 01:10pm • DAVID DISHNEAU Associated Press HAGERSTOWN, Md. (AP) -- Republican Dan Bongino is highlighting his views on immigration and economic policy in his campaign to unseat Rep. John Delaney in Maryland's 6th Congressional District.The former Secret Service agent told a Hagerstown business audience Thursda Sinn Fein ties Irish government party for 1st time 10/09/2014 01:07pm • SHAWN POGATCHNIK Associated Press DUBLIN (AP) -- A Republic of Ireland opinion poll has found that Sinn Fein, the nationalist party long an outsider in southern Irish politics, has grown as popular as the main government party for the first time.Analysts say Sinn Fein could win both parliamentary se The Right Note: What is an ADU? 10/09/2014 01:00pm • The Right Note is a weekly opinion column. The views and opinions expressed in the column are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ARLnow.com. Yesterday, InsideNova provided a trip down memory lane. Unless you were actively involved in Arlington County Board watching in 20 San Francisco lawmakers OK Airbnb rentals 10/09/2014 12:58pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- San Francisco lawmakers have tentatively approved a measure that would allow city residents to rent out their homes to travelers on sites such as Airbnb.The Board of Supervisors voted 7-4 on Tuesday in favor of short-term rentals with some restrictions, including a cap on the n Va. tax holiday for appliances begins Friday 10/09/2014 11:46am • WASHINGTON -- If you are in the market for an energy- or water-efficient appliance, this weekend is a good time to make your purchase. Virginia's October sales tax holiday begins Friday, Oct. 10, and runs through midnight on Monday, Oct. 13. Over the four-day period, purchases of specified Ener