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Correction: Tuberculosis Exposure-Texas-Q&A story 10/07/2014 03:20pm • EL PASO, Texas (AP) -- In a story Oct. 1 about a tuberculosis outbreak linked to a Texas hospital, The Associated Press erroneously referred to tuberculosis as a virus. It is caused by a bacterium.A corrected version of the story is below:Questions about tuberculosis after infants exposedQuestions a 5 physical therapy procedures you should question 10/07/2014 12:00am • Don't waste your time and health care dollars. Whether you're coming off a sports injury or rehabbing from joint surgery, your physical therapy goal is to return to full function as quickly as possible. So you're not interested in a PT procedure that doesn't work well and isn't proven effective Huge crane arrives at NY's Tappan Zee project 10/06/2014 03:03pm • TED SHAFFREY Associated Press PIERMONT, N.Y. (AP) -- One of the world's largest floating cranes, a blue and red behemoth bearing two American flags, arrived at New York's Tappan Zee Bridge construction site on Monday.The Left Coast Lifter, which has a boom that extends to about 328 feet, can hoist b Supreme Court clerk: Plum job for legal elite 10/06/2014 01:12pm • MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Joshua Matz didn't bother waiting to write about the Supreme Court until he went to work there. He teamed with a renowned Harvard law professor to finish a book about the court before he started his year as a law clerk to Justice Anthony Kennedy.Unlik 6 steps for dealing with a lazy co-worker 10/06/2014 12:00am • If you've ever had a co-worker who spends the day playing on Facebook, shopping online or otherwise goofing off while work goes undone, you know the extreme frustration of working with someone who doesn't pull his or her weight. That's doubly true if you end up picking up some of that person's w Breast Pain? Stop Worrying About Cancer 10/06/2014 12:00am • The fear factorBreast pain can be scary. Your mind immediately thinks cancer, but in all likelihood, cancer is not the cause. "The important thing for patients to realize is that while it can be a sign , it is very rare," says Michael Cowher, a breast surgeon with Cleveland Clinic. Breast cancer rar Deeper Suns aim for even faster style this season 10/04/2014 10:30pm • BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns emerged as one of the NBA's biggest surprises a season ago, winning 48 games with a fast, high-energy style that often featured two dynamic point guards on the floor at the same time.After five days of training camp at 7,000 feet, t Young legal stars spend heady year at high court 10/04/2014 04:32am • MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Joshua Matz didn't bother waiting to write about the Supreme Court until he went to work there. He teamed with a renowned Harvard law professor to finish a book about the court before he started his year as a law clerk to Justice Anthony Kennedy.Unlik Arkansas' Williams uses hardships as motivation 10/03/2014 06:57pm • KURT VOIGT AP Sports Writer FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Jonathan Williams sat with his family in a Fayetteville hotel, one night before he reported to Arkansas to play football for the Razorbacks.The standout running back was well aware of what awaited his mother and younger sister when they returned Bears OT Bushrod out for game against Carolina 10/03/2014 05:49pm • LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) -- The Chicago Bears will be without starting left tackle Jermon Bushrod and defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff for Sunday's game at Carolina.Bushrod suffered ankle and knee injuries in practice this week. Ratliff is recovering from a concussion from the Week 2 win at San Franc Manziel knows scrutiny comes with winning Heisman 10/03/2014 03:43pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- For the winner of the Heisman Trophy, there's adulation, celebrity and a permanent place in college football history.And along with the award comes a burden of responsibility. Johnny Manziel has felt that weight."It's heavier than the trophy itself," 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