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World champ Biles at ease with role of favorite 08/20/2014 08:40pm • WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The realization didn't hit Simone Biles until days later.Sitting in her meticulously organized bedroom in suburban Houston last winter, the teenager was idly watching the news she heard the anchor say her name.At some point during the piece -- maybe it Raiders FB Reece's injury not as bad as feared 08/20/2014 07:10pm • JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) -- Oakland Raiders fullback Marcel Reece escaped a scare when an injury to his right foot was not as significant as initially feared and he expects to be at full strength when the season opens next month.Reece was a full participant at practice on Wed Merkel Ukraine role mirrors rising German ambition 08/20/2014 05:18pm • GEIR MOULSON Associated Press BERLIN (AP) -- Chancellor Angela Merkel's emergence as a leader in efforts to resolve Ukraine's crisis -- showcased by a visit to Kiev this weekend -- underlines Germany's increasing ambition to transform itself from economic power to diplomatic heavyweight.Merkel and h Fact sheet: Infiniti QX60 08/20/2014 02:48pm • The Associated Press 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid AWDBASE PRICE: $45,100 with FWD; $46,500 with AWD.PRICE AS TESTED: $60,780.TYPE: Front-engine, all-wheel drive, seven-passenger, large, luxury, gasoline-electric hybrid, sport utility vehicle.ENGINE: 2.5-liter, double overhead cam, supercharged, inline Holder bringing personal perspective to Ferguson 08/20/2014 01:08pm • CONNIE CASS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Eric Holder talks about the nation's civil rights struggles in a way no previous U.S. attorney general could -- by telling his own family story.As he increasingly pushes his Justice Department to protect voting rights and end unfair prison sentences an Holder brings his civil rights push to Ferguson 08/20/2014 03:14am • JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Eric Holder talks about the nation's civil rights struggles in a way no previous U.S. attorney general could -- by telling his own family story.As he increasingly pushes his Justice Department to protect voting rights and end unfair prison sentenc Bills DT Dareus attempting to put past behind him 08/19/2014 08:30pm • JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) -- Saying he's "a grown man," Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus intends to focus on putting his best foot forward to straighten around a career that was nearly derailed by an offseason string of troubles."I'm going to do the best I can ju Oregon State's Gwacham goes from WR to DE 08/19/2014 06:46pm • ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) -- Obum Gwacham wants one more chance to make an impact at Oregon State.Having struggled at wide receiver his entire college career, the 6-foot-5 senior is switching to defensive end for the Beavers.He jokes that maybe his biggest catch is ahead Landowners cited for pile that damaged Del. bridge 08/19/2014 02:24pm • WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) -- The owners of land in Delaware where a huge mound of dirt caused damage to an interstate highway bridge on a key East Coast artery have been served with violation notices by state environmental regulators.The notices were the first effort by the state to recoup repair costs Bennett preparing for upcoming NBA season 08/18/2014 05:00pm • TORONTO (AP) -- Anthony Bennett is focused on the upcoming NBA season. His uniform is completely out of his control.It has been one unusual summer for two of Canada's top young players.Bennett and Andrew Wiggins, the last two No. 1 overall NBA draft picks, are expected to be traded from the Clevelan Review: An insightful look at digital-age clutter 08/18/2014 02:08pm • MATT SEDENSKY Associated Press "The End of Absence: Reclaiming What We've Lost in a World of Constant Connection" (Current), by Michael HarrisI fall asleep to the glow of Netflix and, when I awake, begin the digital litany of my day: the relentless email and news, the Facebook and Twitter feeds, the AP PHOTOS: Spa show is a feast for the senses 08/18/2014 09:54am • BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK (AP) -- Smells good, tastes good, feels good: The International Spa Association's annual industry show was a feast for the senses.Spas showed products and treatments that seemed good enough to eat -- and a few demonstrations actually did involve edibles. Othe Three-wheeled Elio gets closer to going on sale 08/18/2014 08:14am • Quick facts about the Elio DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Auto Writer ROYAL OAK, Mich. (AP) -- Your next commuter car could have two seats, three wheels and get 84 miles to the gallon.Elio Motors wants to revolutionize U.S. roads with its tiny car, which is the same length as a Honda Fit but half the weight Judy the Beauty wins Rancho Bernardo at Del Mar 08/17/2014 10:18pm • DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) -- Judy the Beauty won the $150,000 Rancho Bernardo Handicap by 1 1/4 lengths at Del Mar on Sunday.Ridden by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, Judy the Beauty ran 6 1/2 furlongs in 1:15.63 and paid $4.60 and $2.60. She carried high weight of 125 pounds.Madame Cactus returned $3.60, whil Marissa Steen wins third Symetra Tour title 08/17/2014 08:20pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Marissa Steen won the Eagle Classic on Sunday for her third Symetra Tour title of the year, earning $15,000 to jump from second to first on the money list with $75,348.Steen, the 24-year-old former University of Memphis player from West Chester, Ohio, closed with a bogey-free 6