No. 4 Clemson, Boyd power past SC State 52-13

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• No. 4 Clemson, Boyd power past SC State 52-13
• Madrid's Olympic hopes dashed a 3rd straight time
• Live Report: the 2020 Olympics
• Italian documentary 'Sacro GRA' wins Golden Lion
• Ohio State QB sidelined after being hit
• Egypt launches new assault against Sinai militants
• Madrid eliminated as host for 2020 Olympics
• Tokyo, Istanbul go head-to-head for 2020 Games
• Miami tops No. 12 Florida, 21-16
• Williams, Azarenka meet in US Open final rematch
• Djokovic, Wawrinka into fifth-set decider
• No. 21 Wisconsin shuts down Tennessee Tech 48-0
• Vatican: 100,000 attend Syria peace vigil
• Europeans urge US to await UN report on Syria
• Syrian regime shelling near Damascus kills 16
• US, France say support growing for Syria strikes
• Madrid is eliminated as host for 2020 Olympics
• IBM moving some retirees off its health plan
• Protest at White House against Syria strikes
• Cavallari made to post bond after traffic stop
• Tens of thousands in Syria peace vigil at Vatican
• US Federal Reserve faces changeover in midstream
• Greek premier promises recovery from 2014
• Back home, high-stakes week on Syria awaits Obama
• Syria, budget and debt top congressional agenda
• Stork detained as spy in Egypt found dead
• Italian documentary wins Golden Venice
• Republican U.S. senator warns of 'sticker shock' from Obamacare
• Anti-Syria protesters picket outside White House
• Pitt attends premiere for '12 Years a Slave'
• European urge US to await UN report on Syria
• Dishwasher recall could cost Bosch-Siemens 700 mln euros: report
• Obama appeals to country to back U.S. military force in Syria
• AP Source: Bruno Mars to sing at Super Bowl half
• Simple looks are deceiving at NY Fashion Week
• Pakistan to free 7 more Taliban prisoners
• PM 'optimistic' Greece will return to growth in 2014
• Italian film 'Sacro GRA' by director Gianfranco Rosi wins Golden Lion for best movie
• Vettel ends Hamilton run, takes pole for Italian GP
• Reds unveil Morgan sculpture; Rose attends

No. 4 Clemson, Boyd power past SC State 52-13 Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:17 PM PDT CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Tajh Boyd ran for a touchdown and No. 4 Clemson returned two interceptions for scores for the first time in program history in a 52-13 victory over FCS opponent South Carolina State on Saturday.

Madrid's Olympic hopes dashed a 3rd straight time Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:06 PM PDT MADRID (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards were devastated after Madrid lost its bid to host the 2020 Olympics on Saturday amid fears about the country's economy and unemployment rate.

Live Report: the 2020 Olympics Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:15 PM PDT 2015 GMT: To pump up the suspense, the IOC is re-running some vivid and brilliant videos submitted by Istanbul and Tokyo in support of their candidacies, preceded by a sporting round of applause for Madrid's bid.

Italian documentary 'Sacro GRA' wins Golden Lion Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:01 PM PDT VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Italian film "Sacro GRA," a documentary about life along the highway that circles Rome by director Gianfranco Rosi, won the Golden Lion for best film at the 70th edition of the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.

Ohio State QB sidelined after being hit Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:57 PM PDT COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller has left the third-ranked Buckeyes' game against San Diego State after being pinned between tacklers.

Egypt launches new assault against Sinai militants Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:50 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian helicopter gunships and tanks pounded suspected hideouts and weapon caches of Islamic militants, killing nine people Saturday in the northern Sinai Peninsula in what locals say is the largest operation in the lawless region for years.

Madrid eliminated as host for 2020 Olympics Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:47 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The 2020 Olympics will be held in either Tokyo or Istanbul after Madrid was eliminated in the first round of Saturday's voting by the IOC.

Tokyo, Istanbul go head-to-head for 2020 Games Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:46 PM PDT Tokyo and Istanbul on Saturday went head-to-head in the race for the 2020 Olympics after Madrid was dramatically eliminated in the first round of voting at the International Olympic Committee (IOC) meeting in Buenos Aires.

Miami tops No. 12 Florida, 21-16 Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:46 PM PDT MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Stephen Morris threw two first-quarter touchdown passes, and Miami took advantage of Florida giving the ball away on four red-zone opportunities on the way to knocking off the 12th-ranked Gators 21-16 on Saturday.

Williams, Azarenka meet in US Open final rematch Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:45 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — If there's a player out there who could possibly test No. 1-seeded Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final, it's her opponent Sunday, No. 2 Victoria Azarenka.

Djokovic, Wawrinka into fifth-set decider Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:40 PM PDT Novak Djokovic won the fourth set of his US Open semi-final against Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3 on Saturday to level the tie at two sets apiece.

No. 21 Wisconsin shuts down Tennessee Tech 48-0 Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:35 PM PDT MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Melvin Gordon ran for 140 yards and a score, and No. 21 Wisconsin's overpowering defense got its second straight shutout in a 48-0 win over FCS school Tennessee Tech on Saturday.

Vatican: 100,000 attend Syria peace vigil Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:28 PM PDT VATICAN CITY (AP) — Tens of thousands of people filled St. Peter's Square for a four-hour Syria peace vigil late Saturday, answering Pope Francis' call for a grassroots cry for peace that was echoed by Christians and non-Christians alike in Syria and in vigils around the world.

Europeans urge US to await UN report on Syria Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:27 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — European foreign ministers on Saturday endorsed a "clear and strong response" to a chemical weapons attack that strongly points to the Syrian government, but they urged the U.S. to delay possible military action until U.N. inspectors report their findings.

Syrian regime shelling near Damascus kills 16 Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:23 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — Heavy government shelling of rebel positions near the Syrian capital killed 16 people on Saturday, activists said, as U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry lobbied European allies to back Washington's proposed military action against the ruling regime.

US, France say support growing for Syria strikes Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:18 PM PDT The United States and France said Saturday that international backing was growing for military strikes to punish the Syrian regime for alleged chemical attacks, after European Union nations called for a "strong" response.

Madrid is eliminated as host for 2020 Olympics Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:18 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Madrid has been eliminated as a host city for the 2020 Olympics, leaving Tokyo and Istanbul to advance to the final round.

IBM moving some retirees off its health plan Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:57 AM PDT IBM plans to move many retired workers off its health plan and give them money to buy coverage on a health-insurance exchange. The move is part of a corporate trend away from providing traditional retiree health benefits as costs rise.

Protest at White House against Syria strikes Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:55 AM PDT Waving signs and placards, some 200 protesters gathered at the White House Saturday before marching to Capitol Hill, in a demonstration opposing possible US military strikes against Syria.

Cavallari made to post bond after traffic stop Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:50 AM PDT EVANSTON, Illinois (AP) — Police say former reality TV star and fashion designer Kristin Cavallari was stopped for speeding in the Chicago suburb of Evanston.

Tens of thousands in Syria peace vigil at Vatican Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:35 AM PDT VATICAN CITY (AP) — Tens of thousands of people answered Pope Francis' call for a four-hour Syria peace vigil in St. Peter's Square late Saturday, joining Christians and non-Christians alike in similar vigils around the world.

US Federal Reserve faces changeover in midstream Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:35 AM PDT There's never a good time to change the head of the US central bank, according to Ethan Harris, who wrote "Ben Bernanke's Fed" about the chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Greek premier promises recovery from 2014 Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:30 AM PDT ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's economy will start to recover next year and by 2020 will reach pre-crisis, and probably higher, levels of prosperity after six years of deep recession, the prime minister said Saturday.

Back home, high-stakes week on Syria awaits Obama Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:27 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama faces a high-stakes week of trying to convince a skeptical Congress and a war-weary American public that they should back him on a military strike against Syria.

Syria, budget and debt top congressional agenda Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:24 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress returns to work facing a momentous vote on whether the United States should attack Syria, a question that overshadows a crowded and contentious agenda of budget fights, health care, farm policy and possible limits on the government's surveillance of millions of Americans.

Stork detained as spy in Egypt found dead Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:17 AM PDT CAIRO (AP) — A stork once detained by Egyptian authorities on suspicion of being a winged spy has been found dead.

Italian documentary wins Golden Venice Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:14 AM PDT VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Italian film "Sacro GRA," a documentary about life on the highway that circles Rome by director Gianfranco Rosi, has won the Golden Lion for best film at the 70th edition of the Venice Film Festival.

Republican U.S. senator warns of 'sticker shock' from Obamacare Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:10 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Weeks before healthcare exchanges under President Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul open next month, a Republican senator attacked the plan on Saturday by saying Americans may experience "sticker shock" from higher prices. Senator John Barrasso said in the weekly Republican address released on Saturday that the Affordable Care Act is hurting middle-class Americans. "Many families are going to have real sticker shock when they see their new insurance rates - even families who get government subsidies," Barrasso, an orthopedic surgeon, said. ...

Anti-Syria protesters picket outside White House Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:10 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of people opposed to President Barack Obama's call for a U.S. military strike against Syria are picketing outside the White House.

Pitt attends premiere for '12 Years a Slave' Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:08 AM PDT TORONTO (AP) — The upcoming film "12 Years a Slave" is a harrowing look at slavery, but its stars, including Brad Pitt, say it's a subject that needs to be explored more on the big screen.

European urge US to await UN report on Syria Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:04 AM PDT PARIS (AP) — European foreign ministers on Saturday endorsed a "clear and strong response" to a chemical weapons attack that strongly points to the Syrian government, but they urged the U.S. to delay possible military action until U.N. inspectors report their findings.

Dishwasher recall could cost Bosch-Siemens 700 mln euros: report Posted: 07 Sep 2013 11:04 AM PDT The recall of millions of dishwashers at risk of catching fire could cost German electronics group Bosch und Siemens Hausgeraete (BSH) up to 700 million euros, German weekly Focus reported on Saturday.

Obama appeals to country to back U.S. military force in Syria Posted: 07 Sep 2013 10:56 AM PDT By Roberta Rampton and Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama appealed on Saturday to a dubious American public to back his bid to use military force in Syria while supporters scrambled to persuade lawmakers to authorize the move. Fresh from a European trip in which he failed to forge a consensus among global leaders on the need for a military strike on Syria, Obama told his war-weary country that America needs to use force to deter future chemical weapons attacks there. ...

AP Source: Bruno Mars to sing at Super Bowl half Posted: 07 Sep 2013 10:55 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy-winner Bruno Mars will sing at halftime of the Super Bowl in February, a person familiar with the NFL's entertainment plans told The Associated Press on Saturday.

Simple looks are deceiving at NY Fashion Week Posted: 07 Sep 2013 10:53 AM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The simple things can be the hardest to do in fashion, because you have to do them well.

Pakistan to free 7 more Taliban prisoners Posted: 07 Sep 2013 10:53 AM PDT ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan announced Saturday it was releasing seven more Taliban prisoners in a diplomatic overture designed to help end nearly 12 years of war in neighboring Afghanistan, but doubts linger over whether the men will actually help advance peace negotiations or simply head back to the battlefield.

PM 'optimistic' Greece will return to growth in 2014 Posted: 07 Sep 2013 10:53 AM PDT Greece's prime minister said Saturday he was confident his country would return to growth in 2014 after a brutal six-year recession, and pledged to push for an easing of austerity measures.

Italian film 'Sacro GRA' by director Gianfranco Rosi wins Golden Lion for best movie Posted: 07 Sep 2013 10:48 AM PDT VENICE, Italy (AP) — Italian film 'Sacro GRA' by director Gianfranco Rosi wins Golden Lion for best movie.

Vettel ends Hamilton run, takes pole for Italian GP Posted: 07 Sep 2013 10:46 AM PDT Sebastian Vettel ended Lewis Hamilton's run of four straight pole positions on Saturday when he secured the prime starting spot for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.

Reds unveil Morgan sculpture; Rose attends Posted: 07 Sep 2013 10:39 AM PDT CINCINNATI (AP) — The last time the core members of the Big Red Machine were assembled on a baseball field, they were celebrating their second consecutive World Series championship at the old Yankee Stadium in 1976.

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