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Light trading expected amid vacation season...PPI, industrial production due 08/15/2014 07:40am • NEW YORK (AP) -- It's vacation time and investors are expecting another day of light trading on Wall Street. Yesterday was one of the quietest days at the New York Stock Exchange this year. But better corporate earnings helped the stock market to close higher. The S&P 500 climbed eight points to 1,9 Sentencing panel to weigh economic crime penalties 08/15/2014 12:02am • ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The federal panel that sets sentencing policy announced Thursday that it plans in the coming year to consider changes to sentencing guidelines for some white-collar crimes.The U.S. Sentencing Commission, which earlier this year reduced guideline ranges Tennessee names Justin Worley Vols' starting QB 08/14/2014 09:10pm • STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee quarterback Justin Worley will get a chance to provide senior leadership to one of the youngest offenses in the Southeastern Conference.Volunteers coach Butch Jones announced Thursday that Worley would start the Aug. 31 season opener New study explores sinister side of meerkats 08/14/2014 03:22pm • CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA Associated Press JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- One of the most captivating sights of African wildlife is that of dark-eyed meerkats standing side-by-side on their hind legs, as though posing for a group photograph. They look cuddly and endearing. But a new study says they have a dark side Lighter sentences sought for some business crimes 08/14/2014 12:00am • ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The federal panel that sets sentencing policy eased penalties this year for potentially tens of thousands of nonviolent drug offenders. Now, defense lawyers and prisoner advocates are pushing for similar treatment for a different category of defendants Packers' Peppers not worried after slow start 08/13/2014 10:00pm • GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Julius Peppers isn't worried, and he doesn't think Green Bay Packers fans should be concerned either.Peppers, the Packers' prized offseason acquisition, understands why some fans might have some reservations about him. He's 34 years old. He's entering his 13th NFL season. He' Lions' Ansah getting ready to return 08/13/2014 07:17pm • ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- There's a bit of turmoil on the inside of the Detroit Lions' defensive line.But the Lions are close to getting some stability back elsewhere.Ezekiel Ansah did not take part in contact drills Wednesday afternoon, a day after he was moved off the physically unable to perform Chiefs hope pass-rush package will pay off 08/13/2014 04:10pm • HERBIE TEOPE Associated Press ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs offered a preview during recent 11-on-11 training camp practices of what could be in store for unsuspecting quarterbacks this season.Pro Bowl linebackers Tamba Hali and Justin Houston, first-round draft pick Dee Ford and fe Key to love? Paris swaps selfies for bridge locks 08/13/2014 02:58pm • PARIS (AP) -- Paris hopes to persuade couples to end the unwelcome recent tradition of fixing padlocks to the Seine River's aging bridges, and instead upload hashtagged selfies to a website dedicated to enduring love.With giant stickers in French, English and Spanish on the Pont de l'Archeveche, beh Saints eager to see what Jenkins can do in Year 2 08/13/2014 02:50pm • BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) -- Saints coaches don't sound too concerned about all the offseason practices second-year nose tackle John Jenkins' missed while rehabilitating an injured muscle in his chest.When Jenkins finally made his way back to the practice field M235i revives classic BMW memories 08/13/2014 01:43pm • ANN M. JOB For The Associated Press The 2014 BMW M235i is the best temptation yet for American car buyers to get back into sporty, two-door coupes.The agile, turbocharged, rear-wheel drive M235i is downright fun to drive and relatively affordable -- for a BMW with turbocharged six-cylinder power.Thi Fact sheet: BMW M235i 08/13/2014 01:28pm • The Associated Press 2014 BMW M235i CoupeBASE PRICE: $32,100 for 228i; $33,900 for 228i xDrive; $43,100 for M235i.PRICE AS TESTED: $48,900.TYPE: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive, four-passenger, subcompact, sport coupe.ENGINE: 3-liter, TwinPower Turbo, direct injection, inline six cylinder with Doubl Harvick crew chief fined $25K for rule violation 08/13/2014 12:21pm • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR fined Kevin Harvick's crew chief $25,000 for unapproved weight in his No. 4 Chevrolet at the Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International.Rodney Childers was fined on Wednesday. The penalty was considered a P3 infraction under the scale NASCAR implemented this sea Kellogg wants suppliers to report carbon emissions 08/13/2014 08:21am • JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- Kellogg said Wednesday it will step up efforts to reduce planet-warming emissions in its supply chain as part of a broader initiative designed to be more environmentally friendly.Under the plan, the Battle Creek-based food products ma Safety valve: Vikings turn to veteran Crocker 08/13/2014 02:51am • DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MANKATO, Minn. (AP) -- Health problems have piled up in recent weeks for the Minnesota Vikings at strong safety, already one of the iffiest positions on their roster.Harrison Smith has the free safety spot in good hands, but a host of others lacking a standout ha