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Chief: Police killed California robbery hostage 08/11/2014 07:10pm • TERRY COLLINS Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A hostage kidnapped during a Northern California bank robbery was killed by police in an ensuing chase and shootout, likely during a final gunbattle where the lone surviving suspect used her as a human shield, authorities said Monday.The results o

Column: Stewart found his roots on sprint tracks 08/11/2014 06:42pm • JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer When Jason Leffler was killed in a sprint car crash last summer, Tony Stewart passionately defended the grassroots racing of America.When he triggered a 15-car accident a month later at an upstate New York race track that left a young girl with a fractured back, he

Farm-to-table-to-phone: App helps D.C., Md., Va. choose restaurants that source locally 08/11/2014 04:49pm • WASHINGTON -- Consumer demand for local food is extending far beyond weekend farmers markets and CSA programs; it's reaching restaurant menus. Last year, the National Restaurant Association surveyed 1,300 professional chefs on the most desired foods, beverages and culinary themes in the industry

Chief Justice: Lawyers should mend partisan divide 08/11/2014 03:00pm • PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press BOSTON (AP) -- U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, speaking at the American Bar Association's annual meeting Monday, said lawyers should play a key role in mitigating the "sharp partisan divides" that have shaken public faith in government."Lawyers fulfill

Maradona slaps reporter's face outside theater 08/11/2014 12:10pm • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Diego Maradona slapped a reporter's face after attending an event with his family this weekend.The Argentine soccer great also called the journalist an "idiot" during the confrontation outside a theater in Buenos Aires. It wasn't clear why Maradona was upset, though l

Maradona slaps reporter on the face 08/11/2014 11:49am • BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) -- Former Argentine great Diego Maradona slapped a reporter on the face after attending an event with his family this weekend.The former Argentine great also called the journalist an idiot during the confrontation outside a theater in Buenos Aires.It wasn't clear why Mar

Fowler 2 shots back at PGA Championship 08/09/2014 09:36pm • GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Rickie Fowler is giving himself so many chances in the majors, he's bound to break through one of these days.He has been the runner-up in the past two majors and was fifth at the Masters, so it's not shocking that Fowler is within reach of lead

Michael Phelps loses 100 fly at US Nationals 08/09/2014 03:26pm • BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer IRVINE, Calif. (AP) -- Two events, two losses for Michael Phelps.Tom Shields upset the three-time Olympic champion by a hundredth of a second to win the 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. national championships Friday night.Shields touched in 51.29 seconds, tying for the se

Woods shoots another 74, fails to make cut at PGA 08/09/2014 09:02am • PAUL NEWBERRY AP National Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- For Tiger Woods, there was a familiar complaint.Yes, his back was hurting again.His performance at the PGA Championship is becoming more the norm, as well.Once the game's most dominant player, Woods looked old and tired at Valhalla. He was sur

Rory McIlroy in a familiar spot in final major 08/09/2014 02:48am • DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Rory McIlroy tracked the flight of his drive as long as he could against the rain clouds over Valhalla on Friday, not quite sure where it landed. He turned to his caddie for confirmation and asked, "Was it good?""Beautiful," J.P. Fitzgerald replie

Stricker still hasn't ruled out Ryder Cup just yet 08/08/2014 10:14pm • DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Steve Stricker is going to the Ryder Cup next month at Gleneagles. There's still an outside chance he'll have his golf clubs.Stricker is having his worst season in more than 10 years, part of that due to a creaky 47-year-old body, mainly because o

2016 preview? Perry, Cruz at same GOP gathering 08/08/2014 08:10pm • WILL WEISSERT Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Sounding like he's almost made up his mind to run again for president, Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Friday told a national audience of conservatives that it's time for a rebellion against a "power-hungry, oppressive" Barack Obama.Hours later, fell

Edwards ready for final American race in MotoGP 08/08/2014 06:07pm • MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Colin Edwards is the old man of MotoGP racing.The 40-year-old Texan is still as beloved as any motorcycle rider in America.This weekend, Edwards and his NGM Forward Racing team will host a farewell celebration as Edwards' prepares for the final rac

GOP leaders hope Iowa shake-up draws candidates 08/08/2014 02:50pm • CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa's Republican Gov. Terry Branstad has spent the past year leading an effort to seize control of his state party, hoping to send a message that the kickoff presidential caucuses will be welcoming to all 2016 GOP hopefuls.But as conservativ