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What's New in Asthma Management? 09/04/2014 12:00am • It was a muggy 2011 Fourth of July in Illinois, and Kenny Beyer, 33, a severe asthmatic, opted for some exercise indoors. So he and his wife walked around the air-conditioned mall -- until they were ambushed by the spraying ladies from the perfume shop across the aisle. Although 50 feet of benches a

Food Marriages: The Greatest (Food) Love Stories of All Time 09/04/2014 12:00am • When you think of the greatest love stories of all time, you may think of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra or Romeo and Juliet. But if you think hard, some of the most important soul mates met at the plate -- such as PB&J or cookies and milk. There are some food combos that blend beautifully with each

Saints bring back Meachem, extend Galette 09/03/2014 06:48pm • BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- Pass-rushing outside linebacker Junior Galette has the contract he coveted and veteran receiver Robert Meachem has his job back."This is the best day of my life," the 26-year-old Galette said Wednesday when he confirmed his $41.5 million extension

Redskins' RG3 'not worried' about being disliked 09/03/2014 05:34pm • JOSEPH WHITE AP Sports Writer ASHBURN, Va. (AP) -- Robert Griffin III downplayed the notion that he's oversensitive to criticism, saying: "Trust me, I'm not worried about anybody liking me."Meanwhile, Jay Gruden said he feels the "weight of the world" on his shoulders and confessed to being "very ne

Review: Don't miss Tana French's 'Secret Place' 09/03/2014 02:29pm • MICHELLE SCHERAGA Associated Press "The Secret Place" (Viking), by Tana FrenchTana French is irrefutably one of the best crime fiction writers out there. Her latest, "The Secret Place," is a mesmerizing story set in a girls' boarding school in Dublin.The murder of Chris Harper, a student at the neig

Fact sheet: Nissan Versa Note 09/03/2014 12:00pm • The Associated Press 2015 Nissan Versa Note SRBASE PRICE: $14,180 for S with manual; $15,430 for S Plus; $16,330 for SV; $17,530 for SR.PRICE AS TESTED: $19,180.TYPE: Front-engine, front-wheel drive, five-passenger, compact hatchback.ENGINE: 1.6-liter, double overhead cam, four cylinder with CVTC.M

Memo: No wrongdoing in handling child immigrants 09/03/2014 11:40am • ALICIA A. CALDWELL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- A federal investigation that included surprise inspections was unable to substantiate 16 accusations by advocacy groups that the government packed into frigid cells children caught crossing the border alone, made them sleep on hard floors and pr

Arlington Pet of the Week: Riley 09/03/2014 11:30am • This week’s Arlington Pet of the Week is Riley, a rescue pit bull mix who was depressed and skinny when he was adopted, but now is a proud “mama’s boy.” Here’s what his owner, Justin, had to say about his pup: Riley is a 2 1/2 year old American bulldog/pit bull m

Nissan's small car excels at affordability 09/03/2014 11:00am • ANN M. JOB For The Associated Press The 2015 Nissan Versa Note five-door hatchback is one of the lowest-priced new cars in the U.S. market and is affordable at the gas pump, too.Starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge, for a base, front-wheel drive, 2015 Versa No

Study examines if low-carb diets are best for your health 09/03/2014 10:17am • WASHINGTON -- A diet low in carbohydrates is a popular weight-loss tactic, but a new study examined whether bailing on bread is the best move for your whole body. Low-carb diets, such as Atkins, have outperformed other diets when it comes to weight loss, but some health experts have said they mig

Watt inks 6-year deal with Texans 09/03/2014 04:20am • CHRIS DUNCAN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) -- J.J. Watt couldn't sleep on Monday night after agreeing to a six-year contract extension with the Houston Texans.The star defensive end arrived at NRG Stadium about 3:30 a.m. and found the security code on the door had changed, keeping him locked out. A

Asian stock markets rise as dollar gains 09/03/2014 12:57am • YOUKYUNG LEE AP Business Writer SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Asian stock markets rose Wednesday, lifted by new signs of strength in the U.S. economy and expectations that Europe's central bank will provide more support to the flagging region.KEEPING SCORE: Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.8 percent to 15,798

Carbohydrates: Setting the Record Straight 09/03/2014 12:00am • It seems the trend for removing carbohydrates from our diets to lose weight is not going away. As much I desperately wish it was, my pleas for some sanity in this regard still fall on deaf ears. I guess I'm not surprised -- with so many celebrities being touted in the media for their successful wei

50-state look at how Common Core playing out in US 09/02/2014 02:48pm • The Associated Press A state-by-state look at the Common Core standards:___ALABAMAThe state school board folded Common Core into the state's College and Career Ready Standards for public schools and has been defending the decision ever since.Legislators introduced bills in 2013 and 2014 to repeal t