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FTC to retailers: Drop your caffeinated drawers 10/03/2014 11:34am • JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- If you purchased caffeine-infused underwear because of promises it will make you thinner, federal regulators say you were hoodwinked -- but at least you can get your money back.The Federal Trade Commission announced Monday that two companies Cowboys back Spillman in yet another PR challenge 10/03/2014 10:00am • SCHUYLER DIXON AP Sports Writer IRVING, Texas (AP) -- C.J. Spillman practiced Thursday with the Dallas Cowboys a day after his name surfaced in a sexual assault investigation. Not far away, Josh Brent was in a weight room working out on an exercise bike.America's team is in the midst of an unusual p 6 overrated foods 10/03/2014 12:00am • You often hear about superfoods that promise health, wellness and tons of weight loss. It irks nutritionists like me to no end that the media or society hypes the health benefits of these foods. That's not to say the foods aren't healthy. But their health benefits are exaggerated, misleading co Go On, Laugh Your Heart Out. It's Good for You 10/03/2014 12:00am • When Carla Riechman laughs, you hear it. With her big laughter, the former District of Columbia school teacher has been compared to the laughing Buddha, and it's a comparison she welcomes. She helps people laugh, which in turn helps them meditate. "Laughter brings one to silence," says Riechman, 63 Vols' Woodson gets waiver to play this season 10/02/2014 08:10pm • STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee forward Dominic Woodson has received an NCAA waiver allowing the Memphis transfer to play immediately rather than sitting out a year.How much the 6-foot-10 sophomore will actually play may depend on how much weight he loses.Tennessee Mugshots of the food world: Why these foods aren't guilty 10/02/2014 12:00am • The food world is filled with misconceptions and myths, and our understanding of what is "good" and "bad" is often clouded by genius marketing tactics, Internet folklore and plain old bad science. What frustrates me as a dietitian is that many people will virtually eliminate a food from their di Saints leaders aim to keep morale, focus high 10/01/2014 07:34pm • BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- The New Orleans Saints' early season slide is the kind of scenario Sean Payton had in mind when the coach and his staff placed a premium on character during player evaluations."This is when you get tested a little bit -- not just physically, but yo Tim Rice wants 'From Here to Eternity' new life 10/01/2014 06:24pm • MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Tim Rice is hoping his musical "From Here to Eternity" doesn't take an eternity to get to Broadway.The celebrated lyricist is hoping a filmed version of the West End production broadcast this month will generate some interest in America. The ambitious ad Pediatricians urge IUDs or implants for teen girls 10/01/2014 01:10pm • LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO (AP) -- Teen girls who have sex should use IUDs or hormonal implants -- long-acting birth control methods that are effective, safe and easy to use, the nation's most influential pediatricians' group recommends.In an updated policy, the American Academy of Ped Coca-Cola revises executive pay after criticism 10/01/2014 12:55pm • CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Coca-Cola is curtailing its pay plan for executives after shareholders including Warren Buffett called it excessive.The world's largest beverage maker said Wednesday its long-term incentive program will now distribute the company's shares to a sm Coca-Cola revises executive pay after criticism 10/01/2014 12:55pm • CANDICE CHOI AP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Coca-Cola is curtailing its pay plan for executives after shareholders including Warren Buffett called it excessive.The world's largest beverage maker said Wednesday its long-term incentive program will now distribute the company's shares to a sm Fact sheet: 2015 Lexus IS 250 10/01/2014 12:38pm • The Associated Press 2015 Lexus IS 250BASE PRICE: $36,550 with rear-wheel drive.PRICE AS TESTED: $43,678.TYPE: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive, five-passenger, compact, luxury sedan.ENGINE: 2.5-liter, double overhead cam, direct injection V-6 with VVT-i.MILEAGE: 21 mpg (city), 30 mpg (highway).TOP S Gunn shifts from 'Breaking Bad' to 'Gracepoint' 10/01/2014 09:26am • LYNN ELBER AP Television LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The average TV binge viewer is indulging in catch-up. When Anna Gunn dove headlong into the British crime drama "Broadchurch," it was homework.Gunn stars as police Detective Ellie Miller in Fox's "Gracepoint," an adaptation of the moodily gripping U.K. se Slimmer OJ Mayo kicks off season with Bucks 10/01/2014 03:30am • ANDREW WAGNER Associated Press ST. FRANCIS, Wis. (AP) -- O.J. Mayo has very few memories of last season.It's probably a good thing, considering he played in just 52 games -- only 23 starts -- for the Milwaukee Bucks and finished with career lows in just about every offensive category.He spent most o A new view of vegetables: 7 ways to change your current approach to produce 10/01/2014 12:00am • Eat your veggies. It's what parents say at the dinner table -- fill half your plate with vegetables and fruits -- and it's what government guidelines recommend. There are so many reasons why this matters. People who eat more vegetables are less likely to get cancer, heart disease and diabetes.