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Diet drinks more effective than water in weight loss 06/01/2014 03:24pm • WASHINGTON -- Which is better to drink if you want to lose weight: water or diet drinks? Nutritionists have long steered dieters away from artificially sweetened beverages, citing long-term studies that indicate they could increase cravings for sweets and sabotage weight loss. Some also have rai China manufacturing growth grows for third month 06/01/2014 12:20am • BEIJING (AP) -- Chinese manufacturing grew for the third consecutive month in May, suggesting a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy is stabilizing, a state-sanctioned industry group said Sunday.The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing said that its monthly purchasing managers inde Biographical information on Carl Icahn 05/31/2014 06:51pm • The Associated Press NAME: Carl IcahnAGE, BIRTHPLACE: 78; Queens, New YorkCAREER: Started as a stockbroker at Dreyfus & Co. in 1961. Founded Icahn & Co. in 1968. Launched first corporate raid in 1978, targeting kitchen-appliance maker Tappan. Under pressure, the company eventually sold out to Swed Obama launches public push on power plant rules 05/31/2014 02:44pm • JOSH LEDERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama launched a show of support Friday for new emissions rules for power plants, putting the weight of the White House behind the government's controversial strategy for combating climate change.Three days before his administration Early entry into draft costly for some 05/31/2014 09:02am • BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Far from the spotlight at Radio City Music Hall where the next generation of NFL players was being selected, more than three dozen early entrants to the draft were waiting at home, jobless.Forget grabbing one of those lucrative contracts or any of Missouri AG: State could make lethal injections 05/31/2014 01:36am • JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The growing suspicions surrounding where states obtain lethal injections have motivated the Missouri attorney general to propose something never previously tried -- establishing a lab where the state can make its own execution drugs.The idea, if widely a UN teams up with top sailors to research oceans 05/30/2014 10:10pm • EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The United Nations is teaming up with top sailors to conduct scientific research in remote areas of the oceans during a non-stop race around the globe.UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and the Barcelona Foundation for Ocean S Froch, Groves make weight ahead of title-fight 05/30/2014 01:45pm • LONDON (AP) -- British boxers Carl Froch and George Groves were given a taste of the atmosphere they can expect in their super-middleweight world title rematch when an estimated 7,000 raucous fans turned out just to watch their weigh-in on Friday.Both fighters made weight, with WBA and IBF champion Froch, Groves make weight ahead of title-fight 05/30/2014 01:45pm • LONDON (AP) -- British boxers Carl Froch and George Groves were given a taste of the atmosphere they can expect in their super-middleweight world title rematch when an estimated 7,000 raucous fans turned out just to watch their weigh-in on Friday.Both fighters made weight, with WBA and IBF champion Fast-casual wine guide 05/30/2014 01:15pm • Editor’s Note: This weekly column is sponsored by Georgetown Square Wine and Beer (10400 Old Georgetown Road). With our busy schedules, fast casual dining is a great option to bring home for yourself or family. With numerous local and national chains making better food with better If you're stressed, be sure to tap out 05/30/2014 01:01pm • WASHINGTON -- Imagine you could relieve your pain, do away with stress and lose a few pounds by tapping on your face. The ancient, holistic practice of tapping is gaining popularity with many as a way to cope with and overcome fears, phobias and bad habits. "Tapping is a stress-release techniqu Smart WCup teams tap science to beat Brazil's heat 05/30/2014 12:06pm • JOHN LEICESTER AP Sports Writer PARIS (AP) -- European teams say they are more prepared than ever for a hot and humid World Cup, training in saunas, planning to soak their jerseys in cold water before games and working with doctors to design the perfect hydration formula for each player.Even though Erdinc, Erkin score, Turkey beats Honduras 2-0 05/30/2014 12:40am • BOBBY BANCROFT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Mevlut Erdinc and Caner Erkin scored in the second half to help Turkey beat World Cup-bound Honduras 2-0 on Wednesday night at RFK Stadium.Erdinc opened up the scoring in the 70th minute, one-timing a shot right in front of goalkeeper Noel Valladare 30 percent of world is now fat, no country immune 05/29/2014 11:06pm • MARIA CHENG AP Medical Writer LONDON (AP) -- Almost a third of the world is now fat, and no country has been able to curb obesity rates in the last three decades, according to a new global analysis.Researchers found more than 2 billion people worldwide are now overweight or obese. The highest rates Review: New kiddie fitness band more toy than tech 05/29/2014 10:06pm • BREE FOWLER AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Wearable technology is all the rage these days for adults. Now, the concept is spreading to kids.LeapFrog, the maker of kids' tablets and other educational products, recently unveiled the LeapBand, a device worn around the wrist. It's really more of