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Sweden projected to return to left in election 09/12/2014 02:42am • KARL RITTER Associated Press STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Gone are the days when Sweden was the undisputed world champion of high taxes."We are not even top three anymore," boasts Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, reflecting on the tax cuts that have defined his eight-year rule -- the longest ever for a conser Turn to 529 Plan Savings for Some Internship Expenses 09/12/2014 12:00am • Landing an internship can help students apply what they're learning in college to the real world. But if you're planning on applying funds from a 529 tax-advantaged college savings account to cover all of the expenses related to an internship, think again. The first thing to do when trying to fund a Will Your Job Kill You? 09/12/2014 12:00am • Apply at your own risk.Even a good job has its drawbacks. That's the case with these 18 -- they're well-paying, society-building occupations for which workers potentially risk their emotional and physical health when clocking in each day. You don't have to just take our word for it, though. Learn mo 5 Ways to Prepare Yourself for Retiring in a Bear Market 09/12/2014 12:00am • It may come as a surprise, but we have been experiencing a bull market for the last several years. However, with the recession memories still fresh in people's minds and suggestions of potential downside to come, many are asking, "What happens if I retire in a bear market?" These are the key implica 4 Reasons to Save in a Roth 401(k) 09/12/2014 12:00am • Employers are increasingly offering a Roth 401(k) option in their retirement plan. Half of employers now provide employees with a Roth 401(k) plan, up significantly from 11 percent in 2007, according to an Aon Hewitt survey. Employees at these firms get to choose whether to pay tax on their retireme GreenTech Automotive says Miss. factory built 09/11/2014 08:09pm • JEFF AMY Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- GreenTech Automotive has announced it has completed a building in Mississippi's Tunica County. But it's unclear how many employees the company has, or if it has sold any electric vehicles so far.GreenTech says it plans to begin making small electric v Washington lawmakers held in contempt on education 09/11/2014 06:10pm • DONNA GORDON BLANKINSHIP Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) -- The Washington Supreme Court issued a decision Thursday holding the Legislature in contempt for its lack of progress on fixing the way the state pays for public education but withheld possible punishment until after the 2015 session.The court Top banks plan move in case of Scots' independence 09/11/2014 02:48pm • SYLVIA HUI Associated Press LONDON (AP) -- In a blow to the Scottish independence campaign, top financial groups including the Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group say they will move their headquarters to England if Scots vote to break away from the United Kingdom.RBS, which has been base Few critics as Nevada mulls Tesla tax breaks 09/11/2014 02:20pm • SCOTT SONNER Associated Press CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Critics say Nevada lawmakers are gambling with taxpayers' money, but they clearly were in the minority as legislators moved forward with an unprecedented package of up to $1.3 billion in incentives they hope to approve in the days ahead to brin Ethics could tip scales in Georgia governor race 09/11/2014 12:40pm • BILL BARROW Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has always managed to stay one step ahead of ethics scrapes, and the 72-year-old Republican will have to do it again in what is likely his last election campaign in this GOP-leaning state.Democratic challenger Jason Carter, a 39-y Authorities: Iowa shooter committed suicide 09/11/2014 11:39am • MAQUOKETA, Iowa (AP) -- A 71-year-old man committed suicide after firing at the county assessor following a meeting at an eastern Iowa county courthouse, authorities said.The Iowa Office of the State Medical Examiner said in a news release that Francis "Gus" Glaser died from a gunshot wound to his n UK leader rushes to fend off Scottish independence 09/11/2014 05:34am • JILL LAWLESS Associated Press GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) -- The British political establishment descended on Scotland on Wednesday to plead for a united United Kingdom, after polls suggested the once-fanciful notion of Scots voting to break from Britain has become a real possibility in next week's refer Richmond-area car shop owner pleads guilty 09/11/2014 03:40am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- The owner of a luxury car repair shop in suburban Richmond has pleaded guilty to failing to send employees' tax payments to the government.The office of U.S. Attorney Dana Boente (BEN'-tay) says 58-year-old Richard A. Long of Midlothian entered his plea in federal court Wednesd Few critics as Nevada mulls Tesla tax breaks 09/11/2014 03:32am • SCOTT SONNER Associated Press CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- Critics say Nevada lawmakers are gambling with taxpayers' money, but they clearly were in the minority Wednesday night as legislators moved forward with an unprecedented package of up to $1.3 billion in incentives they hope to approve in the da Independent walks tightrope in Senate bid in Kan. 09/11/2014 03:14am • THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) -- Greg Orman, the suddenly relevant independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Kansas, is walking a tightrope in his campaign against GOP Sen. Pat Roberts, projecting himself as fresh and authentic while acknowledging that he's been both a