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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 Russian aid convoy waiting for security guarantees 08/17/2014 04:12am • ALEXANDER ROSLYAKOV Associated Press KAMENSK-SHAKHTINSKY, Russia (AP) -- Hundreds of trucks in a Russian aid convoy waited Saturday near the Ukrainian border as complicated procedures dragged on for allowing them into eastern Ukraine to help civilians suffering amid fighting between Ukrainian forces John Kerry talks Asian relationships, trade pact 08/16/2014 10:12pm • CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press BEIJING (AP) -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's address to Hawaii's East-West Center think tank this week drew attention primarily for its focus on the need for a constructive relationship with China to ensure regional peace and stability. However, Kerry touc Iowa hosts final public scrimmage 08/16/2014 06:30pm • LUKE MEREDITH AP Sports Writer IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz wants his players focused on little more than football during fall camp.That is why there is just one public opportunity to see what the Hawkeyes might look like when they open the season in two weeks.Iowa's annual mid-ca Pick 6: College football coaches on the rise 08/16/2014 03:48pm • RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Now that Chris Petersen has left Boise State for Washington, college football needs another coach from outside the so-called Big 5 conferences that will have his name come up for almost every big job.Six coaches whose names are likely to come up often when t Paul George still hopeful of returning this season 08/16/2014 11:42am • MICHAEL MAROT AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Paul George beat the odds to become an NBA star. He'll have to do it all over again to play next season.Two weeks after a gruesome compound fracture of his right leg, George said Friday he remains hopeful that he can make it back onto the court lat