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AP source: American militant said killed in Syria 08/27/2014 12:58pm • ERIC TUCKER Associated Press NEW HOPE, Minn. (AP) -- An American man believed to have been killed in Syria was there to fight alongside an extremist militant group, most likely the Islamic State, a U.S. official said Tuesday.Investigators were aware that Douglas McAuthur McCain was in the country to Hyundai's top SUV making sales gains 08/27/2014 12:26pm • ANN M. JOB For The Associated Press The 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe mid-size sport utility vehicle stands out from the crowd for its attractive styling, comfortable ride, value pricing, surprising standard features and warranty.In fact, sales of Hyundai's best-selling SUV are up 26.4 percent so far this c Fact sheet: Hyundai Santa Fe 08/27/2014 11:40am • The Associated Press 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited FWDBASE PRICE: $29,900 for GLS with FWD; $31,650 for GLS with AWD; $34,000 for Limited FWD.PRICE AS TESTED: $39,720.TYPE: Front-engine, front-wheel drive, six-passenger, mid-size, sport utility vehicle.ENGINE: 3.3-liter, double overhead cam, direct Bound bodies of 2 found in Philly river; 3rd hurt 08/27/2014 10:00am • PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The bound bodies of two people were found in a Philadelphia river Wednesday, and a third man who said he managed to free himself was taken to a hospital for stab wounds, police said.The bodies were found in the Schuylkill River in Fairmount Park just before 4 a.m. Wednesday, Chi Washington's Top News -- Wednesday, August 27, 2014 08/27/2014 03:44am • Here's a look at some of the day's top stories from WTOP: American woman abducted by extremists in Syria U.S. officials say the same extremist group that killed American journalist James Foley is holding an American woman hostage. A family representative says the 26-year-old woman was doing huma Why you should consider a high prana diet 08/27/2014 12:00am • Few people would probably argue that as a nation, we're surrounded by food trends and diets. But ever heard the word prana? The Sanskrit word for energy or life force, prana is the underlying concept behind whole foods, raw foods and anything organic. And nutritionists say that if you eat a hig Should you, or shouldn't you, skip breakfast? 08/27/2014 12:00am • You may have seen The New York Times article last week suggesting that breakfast, referred by many as, "the most important meal of the day," was overrated when it came to weight management, and if you don't particularly enjoy it, then science apparently says skipping the meal is no problem. So Men: How to crush any workout and win more with yoga 08/27/2014 12:00am • If you're a guy who grew up in America, you most likely competed in sports. It's part of our upbringing and a large part of who we are as a culture. Sports prepare you for life. They teach work ethic, how to win respectfully and how to lose with dignity and seek redemption. We like to work hard, Cal needs more from its running game 08/26/2014 11:40pm • MICHAEL WAGAMAN Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) -- California quarterback Jared Goff sent multiple school passing records as a freshman in 2013. He's looking forward to a lighter workload this year.Coming off a season in which their running game ranked 101st nationally, the Golden Bears hope Beckham happy for 'clean slate' with Angels 08/26/2014 08:14pm • CHICAGO (AP) -- Gordon Beckham kept hearing that the White Sox might trade him. And even though he liked being in Chicago, he's glad they did.The White Sox sent the slumping Beckham to the contending Angels last week for a player to be named or cash, ending a disappointing tenure in Chicago that beg Bengals' task: Win playoff game or else 08/26/2014 07:52pm • JOE KAY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) -- Even if the Bengals reach the playoffs for an unprecedented fourth straight season, it'll be considered mostly irrelevant unless they win at least one more.Harsh, but accurate.The defending AFC North champions are in what amounts to uncharted territory for Georgia, Clemson look to make early splash 08/26/2014 06:44pm • PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- College football's inaugural playoff is more than four months away.Still, it's never too early to start impressing the selection committee.For No. 12 Georgia and No. 16 Clemson, that opportunity comes the very first week of the season.In a game that Colts have plan in place for Mathis' suspension 08/26/2014 06:08pm • MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Robert Mathis is sticking to the plan during his looming four-game suspension.The Colts linebacker coaches have provided instructions about the drill work he needs to do. The strength coaches have helped devise a weightlifting routine. And coach Ch Mimicking the airlines, hotels get fee-happy 08/26/2014 11:20am • SCOTT MAYEROWITZ AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Forget bad weather, traffic jams and kids asking, "Are we there yet?" The real headache for many travelers is a quickly-growing list of hotel surcharges, even for items they never use.Guaranteeing two queen beds or one king bed will cost you, as w 4 Kochs took genes, money in different directions 08/26/2014 09:56am • NANCY BENAC Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- They are the outsized force in modern American politics, the best-known brand of the big money era, yet still something of a mystery to those who cash their checks.They're demonized by Democrats, who lack a liberal equal to counter their weight, and no