US stocks mostly lower on data, Scotland vote

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• US stocks mostly lower on data, Scotland vote
• Ebola spreads exponentially in Liberia, many more cases soon: WHO
• Ebola infections set to soar in Liberia: WHO
• Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy dies at 93
• EU formally adopts new sanctions against Russia
• Search resumes for mountain lion that attacked boy
• Amazon slashes price of its Fire smartphone
• Serious respiratory illness hits hundreds of kids
• Ravens cut RB Ray Rice after release of video
• Slump in energy stocks pulls US indexes lower
• NCAA lifts Penn State's postseason ban
• Bomb explodes in Chile subway, at least 7 hurt
• Energy weighs on Dow, S&P, but Nasdaq ends up
• Chiquita postpones meeting on Fyffes to October
• Michelle Obama to stump for Nunn in Senate race
• Clooney to wed in Venice in 'couple of weeks'
• Oklahoma to get new equipment for executions
• Cars engulfed as rain sets record for Phoenix
• Afghanistan's Abdullah rejects election outcome
• Obama to meet with India's Modi on Sept. 29-30
• Iraqi parliament approves partial new Cabinet
• Strong reactions to Rice video, player's release
• Hong Kong tests for tainted Taiwan cooking oil
• Basso dedicates Fashion Week show to Joan Rivers
• US consumer borrowing jumps by most in 3 years
• Top pick Clowney out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery
• Gambia lawmakers pass bill to jail gays for life
• New VA chief: Veterans agency too complicated
• Doctor with Ebola better tolerating treatment
• Southern California commuter train ridership down
• Hunt for scientific treasure in Hemingway journals
• NY lawmakers: Reauthorize 9/11 compensation law
• Administration seeks $1.2 billion for border
• Panthers coach: QB Cam Newton to start vs. Detroit
• EU delays entry into force of Russia sanctions to assess ceasefire
• Ryanair orders 100 Boeing 737 planes for $11 bn
• Black leather, gold, and lots of celebs at Versace
• Neil Patrick Harris gets married in Italy
• Clinton juggernaut hits 2014 campaign trail
• CBS names James Corden to replace Craig Ferguson

US stocks mostly lower on data, Scotland vote Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:20 PM PDT New York (AFP) - US stocks Monday finished mostly lower following disappointing economic data from China and Japan and the growing specter of Scotland breaking away from the United Kingdom.

Ebola spreads exponentially in Liberia, many more cases soon: WHO Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:17 PM PDT By Stephanie Nebehay and Umaru Fofana GENEVA/FREETOWN (Reuters) - Liberia, the country worst hit by West Africa's Ebola epidemic, should see thousands of new cases in coming weeks as the virus spreads exponentially, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. The epidemic, the worst since the disease was discovered in 1976, has killed some 2,100 people in Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nigeria and has also spread to Senegal. In Liberia, the disease has already killed 1,089 people - more than half of all deaths reported since March in this regional epidemic. "Transmission of the Ebola virus in Liberia is already intense and the number of new cases is increasing exponentially," the U.N. agency said in a statement.

Ebola infections set to soar in Liberia: WHO Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:16 PM PDT The World Health Organization warned Monday that Liberia is set to see a huge spike in infections from the Ebola epidemic ravaging west Africa, with thousands of new cases imminent. "WHO and its director-general will continue to advocate for more Ebola treatment beds in Liberia and elsewhere, and will hold the world accountable for responding to this dire emergency with its unprecedented dimensions of human suffering," it said in a statement. The deadliest Ebola epidemic the world has ever seen is spreading across west Africa, with Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone the countries worst affected.

Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy dies at 93 Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:15 PM PDT ATLANTA (AP) — Chick-fil-A founder and billionaire S. Truett Cathy rose from poverty, building a privately held restaurant chain that famously closes every Sunday but drew unwanted attention for the Cathy family's opposition to gay marriage.

EU formally adopts new sanctions against Russia Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:14 PM PDT BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Council on Monday formally adopted a package of further sanctions against Russia over its actions in eastern Ukraine, but is delaying the enforcement to assess the implementation of the cease-fire agreement first.

Search resumes for mountain lion that attacked boy Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:13 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A search team continued to scour through rugged terrain Monday for a mountain lion that attacked a 6-year-old Northern California boy, officials said.

Amazon slashes price of its Fire smartphone Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:12 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon slashed the price of its Fire smartphone Monday, a day before Apple is expected to unveil its latest version of the iPhone.

Serious respiratory illness hits hundreds of kids Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:12 PM PDT CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of children in more than 10 states have been sickened by a severe respiratory illness that public health officials say may be caused by an uncommon virus similar to the germ that causes the common cold.

Ravens cut RB Ray Rice after release of video Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:11 PM PDT BALTIMORE (AP) — Ray Rice was let go by the Baltimore Ravens on Monday and suspended indefinitely by the NFL after a video was released showing the running back striking his then-fiancee in February.

Slump in energy stocks pulls US indexes lower Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:09 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — A slump in energy companies is pulling the U.S. stock market slightly lower.

NCAA lifts Penn State's postseason ban Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:08 PM PDT The NCAA on Monday lifted the on-the-field sanctions placed on the Penn State football team for the Jerry Sandusky scandal, including immediately eliminating the postseason ban and restoring scholarships.

Bomb explodes in Chile subway, at least 7 hurt Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:07 PM PDT SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A bomb exploded in a Chilean subway station on Monday, injuring at least seven people, the most damaging in a string of bombs planted around the country's capital this year.

Energy weighs on Dow, S&P, but Nasdaq ends up Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:07 PM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Dow and S&P 500 ended lower on Monday, dragged down by declines in energy shares, while the Nasdaq advanced led by gains in Microsoft and Yahoo. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 25.94 points or 0.15 percent, to 17,111.42, the S&P 500 lost 6.18 points or 0.31 percent, to 2,001.53 and the Nasdaq Composite added 9.39 points or 0.2 percent, to 4,592.29. (Reporting by Caroline Valetkevitch; Editing by Nick Zieminski)

Chiquita postpones meeting on Fyffes to October Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:05 PM PDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chiquita is postponing a vote on its proposed merger with the Irish fruit seller Fyffes as it awaits a new bid from another potential buyer.

Michelle Obama to stump for Nunn in Senate race Posted: 08 Sep 2014 01:01 PM PDT ATLANTA (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama is in Georgia making her debut on the 2014 campaign trail, helping Senate candidate Michelle Nunn in her bid to pick up a key seat for Democrats.

Clooney to wed in Venice in 'couple of weeks' Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:57 PM PDT Los Angeles (AFP) - Heart throb actor George Clooney is to marry his British lawyer fiancee Amal Alamuddin in Venice in a "couple of weeks," according to news reports confirmed in part by his spokesman on Monday.

Oklahoma to get new equipment for executions Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:54 PM PDT OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The director of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections says the agency will renovate the state's death chamber and get new equipment for executions, including a tool that will allow staff to more easily find suitable veins for lethal injections.

Cars engulfed as rain sets record for Phoenix Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:52 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — The remnants of Hurricane Norbert pushed into the desert Southwest and swamped Phoenix with record rainfall for a single day, turning freeways into small lakes and sending rescuers scrambling to get drivers out of inundated cars.

Afghanistan's Abdullah rejects election outcome Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:51 PM PDT KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah said Monday that he will not accept the expected official results of the election, breaking a pledge he made to the U.S. secretary of state and injecting new tension into an already drawn-out political process.

Obama to meet with India's Modi on Sept. 29-30 Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:49 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama will welcome India's new prime minister, Narendra Modi (nah-REN'-drah MOH'-dee), to the White House for a Sept. 29-30 visit aimed at repairing frayed relations between their countries.

Iraqi parliament approves partial new Cabinet Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:49 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq's parliament officially named Haider al-Abadi the country's new prime minister late Monday and approved most of the candidates put forward for his Cabinet amid mounting pressure to form an inclusive government that can collectively cap the advance of Sunni militants.

Strong reactions to Rice video, player's release Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:47 PM PDT Even NFL players who rarely criticize each other publicly made their feelings clear Monday on Ray Rice through social media and in interviews.

Hong Kong tests for tainted Taiwan cooking oil Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:46 PM PDT Hong Kong (AFP) - Sweet buns and dumplings were pulled from the shelves in Hong Kong as authorities checked Monday whether they contained the recycled Taiwanese cooking oil that has sparked a growing regional food safety scare.

Basso dedicates Fashion Week show to Joan Rivers Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:46 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — As New York Fashion Week passed the midway point, Monday was a show of spectacle, celebrity and style.

US consumer borrowing jumps by most in 3 years Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:42 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers stepped up their borrowing in July, led by rising auto loans and higher credit card balances.

Top pick Clowney out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:41 PM PDT HOUSTON (AP) — No. 1 overall pick Jadeveon Clowney had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Monday and will be out 4-6 weeks.

Gambia lawmakers pass bill to jail gays for life Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:37 PM PDT ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — A Gambian lawmaker says the National Assembly has passed a bill imposing life imprisonment for some homosexual acts.

New VA chief: Veterans agency too complicated Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:37 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Veterans Affairs Department with its 14 different password-protected websites is too complicated for most veterans to navigate, new Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald said Monday, promising to make it easier for them to get disability benefits, health care, job training and other benefits.

Doctor with Ebola better tolerating treatment Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:36 PM PDT OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The American doctor who contracted Ebola while working in Liberia appears to be better tolerating his experimental treatments, but his recovery remains uncertain.

Southern California commuter train ridership down Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:34 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — While the economy may be recovering from the Great Recession, ridership on Southern California's once-booming regional rail service has not.

Hunt for scientific treasure in Hemingway journals Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:30 PM PDT COJIMAR, Cuba (AP) — A dozen tiny, aging fishing boats bobbed in the wake of the massive, gleaming white sport-fishing yacht taking Ernest Hemingway's grandsons to the village that inspired the Nobel laureate's greatest work.

NY lawmakers: Reauthorize 9/11 compensation law Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:28 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Days before the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, elected officials from New York called on Congress to reauthorize federal legislation to compensate first responders who became ill working at ground zero.

Administration seeks $1.2 billion for border Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:28 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration renewed its plea Monday for Congress to provide additional money to deal with the unaccompanied migrant children at the border. The request seemed likely to fall on deaf ears as neither party showed an appetite to revive the issue.

Panthers coach: QB Cam Newton to start vs. Detroit Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:27 PM PDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton will be back under center for the Carolina Panthers' home opener Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

EU delays entry into force of Russia sanctions to assess ceasefire Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:24 PM PDT The European Union formally adopted a package of new sanctions against Russia on Monday, but said their entry into force would be delayed to leave time to assess whether a ceasefire in Ukraine is holding. "The entry into force (of the new sanctions) through the publication in the Official Journal will take place in the next few days. This will leave time for an assessment of the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the peace plan," EU Council President Herman Van Rompuy said in a statement. "Depending on the situation on the ground, the EU stands ready to review the agreed sanctions in whole or in part," he said.

Ryanair orders 100 Boeing 737 planes for $11 bn Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:24 PM PDT Irish budget airline Ryanair agreed to buy 100 aircraft from Boeing for $11 billion, with an option to purchase another 100 planes from the aerospace giant, the companies announced Monday. The order, potentially worth up to $22 billion, unveiled the 737 Boeing MAX 200, a new version of Boeing's popular, fuel-efficient 737 model. The latest design will accommodate up to 200 seats, up from the 160 in other single-aisle planes and more than other Boeing models, Boeing said. Ryanair said the giant order will enable it to meet its growth targets, which calls for it to expand from 82 million customers in 2014 to more than 150 million in 2024, which marks the end of the delivery stream of the planes under Monday's order.

Black leather, gold, and lots of celebs at Versace Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:24 PM PDT New York (AP) — Talk about your one-stop shopping.

Neil Patrick Harris gets married in Italy Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:23 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Kim Kardashian and Kanye West aren't the only ones who tied the knot this year in Italy. So did Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka.

Clinton juggernaut hits 2014 campaign trail Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:19 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Clinton juggernaut hits the midterm campaign trail this week as the power couple lends fundraising prowess and their seal of approval to Democratic candidates shunning an unpopular President Barack Obama. For Hillary Rodham Clinton, the events with Democratic donors and activists are keeping her profile high as she weighs a second bid for the presidency.

CBS names James Corden to replace Craig Ferguson Posted: 08 Sep 2014 12:19 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — British actor James Corden will replace Craig Ferguson as host of "The Late Late Show" on CBS next year, part of a complete overhaul of the network's late-night talk show lineup put in motion by the impending retirement of David Letterman.

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