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IRS scandal starts to lose luster: Our view Arthur B. Laffer: Collect more sales taxes Scandal clouds Virginia governor's race Gus Malzahn, Bret Bielema spar over wide-open offenses Squirrel caught on camera doing acrobatics Ex-N.Y. Gov. Spitzer releases tax returns Schilling on 'Orange Is the New Black' appeal Eric Gordon finally happy with mysterious Pelicans 'Blast Vegas' follows 'Sharknado' rerun on Thursday What does your favorite ice cream flavor say about you? Men with wrenches avert DC water crisis Economic reports may give clue to Fed's next move SEC Media Days: Arkansas' Bret Bielema on player safety Stanford's Tara VanDerveer gets multiyear contract Lolo Jones stops for quick chat on red carpet at ESPYS Ava Gray Direct brings fashion boutiques to house parties Officials seek more evacuations in Calif. wildfire One of the world's best dads recognized at ESPYs Apparel company's strategy: Pop-up boutiques Bomber as rock star? Rolling Stone cover outrage Apps, etc. remotely monitor teen drivers A brute in silk stockings: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4Matic See Michael Phelps and his stunning date to the ESPYs Does higher education mean lower joy on the job? A brute in silk stockings: 2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Athletes and stars on the ESPYs red carpet Arkansas' Bielema brings his sense of humor to SEC Media Day Aly and Aj Michalka return to music Housing recovery leaves Millennials behind Tom Joyner offers scholarship to Trayvon Martin's friend Jason Witten: Bill Parcells admonished me for halftime hot dog Jordan Farmar returns to the Lakers Timberlake, Jay-Z double-team Toronto for tour launch NCAA football celebrity Johnny Manziel just wants to 'play football' Triple Crown showdown looms in Saratoga's 150th season Robin Roberts wins Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs Here's your chance to manage one of MLB's greatest teams Pot pipe found in Kids Meal from Burger King A.J. McCarron makes it clear why he's not at the ESPYs Fantasy golf picks: British Open Snooki, JWoww set to return to Jersey Shore How to monitor teens at the wheel Rapids beat Revolution 2-1 TV tonight: 'Big Bang Theory,' 'Blast Vegas' Exclusive cover reveal: 'Outside the Lines' by Kimberly Kincaid Video debut: Kenny Chesney's 'When I See This Bar' NL: What to expect in the second half Chrysler explores new electric vehicles, exec says Today in History for July 18th FGCU win 'Best Upset' at the ESPYs Former Pres. Carter speaks on Zimmerman acquittal 'Neighbor from hell' defends herself in interview AP Top Stories July 17 P Schilling on 'Orange Is the New Black' appeal Aly and Aj Michalka return to music Ahead of draft, ultra-Orthodox soldiers draw ire Today in History for July 18th Bomber as rock star? Rolling Stone cover outrage Inbee Park, top field ready to go low at Marathon LPGA NL: Second-half outlook FGCU on the ESPYs red carpet 32 NFL rookies to watch in 2013 Political cartoons from Gannett editorial cartoonists Kristi Toliver scores 15 to lead Sparks over Dream 77-73 Nelson Mandela exhibition marks his 95th birthday Mood cheerful for Mandela's 95th birthday Russian opposition leader guilty of embezzlement Will Volkswagen try a luxury car in U.S. again? Royal baby in potential hospital switcheroo Liz Cheney Announces Senate Bid Dow, S&P 500 close at all-time highs Beach etiquette: What not to do at the shore Great American Bites: KC's Gates proves chain BBQ can be great Back-to-school shoppers plan to cut back California Wildfire Forces Thousands From Homes Comic-Con 2013: Superman 75 5 things you need to know on Thursday Superman celebrates 75 years with Comic-Con costume tour Libraries lending way more than books these days Obama to tout health care rebates Mondo's 'Terminator' print available at Comic-Con Friday Tracking Round 1 at the British Open Thursday at the British Open AP Top Stories July 18 A Obamas salute Mandela on his 95th birthday Duchess of Cambridge's uncle predicts a girl Deputy faces reprimand for Skittles, iced tea at work Jerry Sandusky's son seeks to have name changed Senators to voice frustrations in Dempsey hearing Errant shot destroys ESPN camera at British Open Pettersson abandons anchoring for British Open Less time in purgatory if you follow Pope on Twitter Thousands flee wildfire in California mountains Driving somewhere? There's a gov't record Obama to welcome new ambassadors Wireless gains lift Verizon; early upgrade plan coming Morgan Stanley Q2 profits up 66% Rabbi accused of impersonating officer surrenders to cops Unconventional pastor finds NY following Cory Monteith talks to fans on final flight video Song premiere: Trombone Shorty's 'Fire & Brimstone' N.Y. rabbi charged with police impersonation Nokia Q2 sales fall 24%, misses expectations Cook warned principal about school lunch in India Kate Mara to miss Emmy nominations due to plane trouble New Hawaii cruises shine spotlight on Molokai American League second-half preview South Africa celebrates Mandela's 95th birthday Phillip Morris 2Q earnings hurt by poor sales Asiana was asked to review safety months before crash Tech stocks: Google, Microsoft to report earnings Greg Oden hopes to find a role... somewhere 2013 College football countdown | No. 48: San Diego State The world celebrates Nelson Mandela's birthday Weekly claims for unemployment benefits plunge The classiest moment of last night's ESPYs TV's top awards names 2013 contenders The 2013 Emmy nominations list How did Jon Hamm do as ESPYs host? ShowBiz Minute: Tsarnaev, Jackson, Comic-Con American Airlines posts $220 million Q2 profit Family challenges media to omit mass shooters' names Video captures hit-and-run, cyclist looking for driver Video: Off-duty cop pulls gun on clerk Biden on 2016: 'We'll see where the hell I am' The thinking fan has no need for sports talk Complete coverage of Comic-Con 2013 2013 Emmy series nominees Cruise ship known for luxury fails health inspection Watch videos from the SEC Media Days We need more female pilots: Column Mickelson shoots 69, then takes shot at course setup Trayvon Martin's parents 'stunned' by acquittal Beck, Meusburger reach Gastein Ladies quarters Fla. governor says no to protesters' demands British Open 2013: Tiger Woods opens with 2-under 69 Punchlines: OMG! Texting during what? LOL Mother of Carlos Ortiz's daughter: 'He was no good for her life' 7-year-old Nebraska fan's emotional ESPY win Gen. Dempsey grilled about U.S. policy in Syria Alaska Air expands ski-season flights to Colorado Punchlines: OMG! Texting during what? LOL Zach Johnson shakes off defeat, grabs lead at Muirfield Les Miles calls Jeremy Hill's situation a 'legal entanglement' Alex Rodriguez will greatly improve the Yankees upon his return Monday Fresh wind blows through Emmys Fans gather to watch Tour De France's 18th stage Russia jails protest leader for five years 'House of Cards', 'Arrested Development' make history Senate panel approves Comey for FBI director Williams beats Tatishvili, into Bastad quarters Mortgage rates dip as taper fears subside The Emmy nominees share their reactions Tests show Rep. Steve Cohen's daughter is not his Photos: Emmy nominees react Police: Body found in woods is missing Mich. woman The Home Run Derby is more popular than you think Justin Bieber shows off new tattoo Bama fan paid $300 for this national championship ring hat Reviewed.com: Smarter than the average microwave Gauge of economy's future unchanged in June Federer, Haas, Monaco advance to Hamburg quarterfinals Arrests made in Philly crash that killed 4 on foot Gov. Perry signs sweeping abortion restrictions Royal-baby media mania focuses on different hospital Former Bulger associate says Bulger was long-time FBI informant Chuck Klosterman gets villainous in 'I Wear the Black Hat' Rory McIlroy putted into a bunker Investigators trace 787 fire to battery-powered device Tiger Woods breaks out new driver for British Open Future brightens for Trayvon friend Rachel Jeantel Update on California's Mountain Fire Read my text: 'We are done' | USA NOW video Jon Hamm's Dwight Howard joke killed at the ESPYS PayPal makes man a quadrillionaire -- by accident Chloe Channell going to NY for 'America's Got Talent' Chuck Klosterman gets villainous in 'I Wear the Black Hat' Top tech firms seek transparency on data requests 4 ways immigration bill may be 'financial catastrophe' for states Senate vote likely next week on student loan deal Will Zimmerman verdict spur others to accept jury duty? Maurice Jones-Drew says fantasy matchup almost impacted real game Mandela gets birthday wishes from Obama, Clinton Inspector says IRS withheld info on targeting liberals Mother knows best in 'Rose Kennedy' Christophe Riblon wins Stage 18; Froome extends lead Cory Monteith remembered by 'Glee' co-stars Fla. girl, 11, makes the cut on 'America's got Talent' It's a girl for Anna Chlumsky Penn State's Sandusky settlements hit $60M so far Read my text: 'We Are Done' Obama accuses GOP of playing politics on health care law Five things to watch in MLB's second half Rieder: Twitter does far more good than bad Minyanville: Elon Musk's 'hyperloop' takes off Heisman Hangovers: How underclassman winners fared the next year Rory McIlroy searching for help after a fat 79 Trayvon Martin's parents speak out after verdict Mother knows best in 'Rose Kennedy' Trailer: 'Red 2' Police trace gun to doctor accused in Neb. deaths What a cruise really costs How new cybersecurity rules bedevil electric industry Las Vegas' most luxurious bathrooms Let's meet (current) British Open leader Shiv Kapur Amar'e Stoudemire invited to play for Team Israel Louisville hoops teams get red carpet treatment at ESPYs Nelson Mandela used rugby to unite his nation Golden years shorter in Southern states Johnny Cash celebrated in book, music collection SEC Media Days: LSU's Zach Mettenberger Samuel Dalembert, Dallas Mavericks agree to contract SEC Media Days: LSU's Les Miles Will Leitch: The joys of podcasting Trailer: 'Girl Most Likely' Obama Promotes Health Care Law Successes Family can sue school over suicide, Del. high court says Book Buzz: Journalist to write book about Edward Snowden Nick Saban jokingly addresses upcoming season at SEC Media Days Music City, Gator bowls partner with 2 FBS conferences S.C. marking 150th anniversary of 54th Mass. regiment Hudgens' strip club role app-programming-craze-hits-campuses Stun gun victim: Drop charges against zapper Bernanke downplays Fed divisions on stimulus Texas picked fourth in Big 12 media preseason poll Regular bedtimes improve childrens' test scores Charl Schwartzel broke his 6-iron in anger at the British Open Eric Stonestreet: 'Please don't feel snubbed for me' Jerry Seinfeld 'very embarrassed' by All-Star Game crowd SEC Media Days: Georgia's Aaron Murray Brooklyn Nets introduce Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett UnitedHealth profit jumps on enrollment growth The Global Poker Index: Ranking the top 300 players Art in ashes? Stolen masterpieces feared burned Courtney Love has new album and memoir in the works Verizon unveils its own early smartphone upgrade plan Justice Alito's finances explain his recusals White House: No comment on 'Rolling Stone' cover App programming craze hits campuses Dearborn police chief 'enraged' by suspected death of clerk Judge upholds most serious charge in Manning case See the latest evidence that J.J. Watt is an athletic freak Wibbitz: news app is promising, but needs work Kings, captain Dustin Brown agree to 8-year deal Cowboys defensive lineman Josh Brent announces retirement Million-dollar reward offered for missing document damning Black Sox Kentucky transfer Ryan Harrow cleared to play at Georgia State Jason Biggs is going to be a first-time father Detroit files for bankruptcy protection Josh Holloway shows off 'Intelligence' at Comic-Con GM puts brakes on next Chevrolet Cruze FIBA suspends Lebanon 4 years for political bickering Obama hails Perez confirmation for Labor post Daniel Powter says he was sexually abused 12 Questions with Regan Smith Elena Delle Donne leads Sky past Liberty, into first Dempsey: US considering use of force in Syria Sen. Alexander: Rates to fall "nearly in half" 'House of Cards' nomination makes Emmy history Cellphones and texting have blown up the dating culture 10 cities where wages are soaring Obama accuses GOP of playing politics on health care Art in ashes? Stolen masterpieces feared burned SEC Media Days: Alabama's AJ McCarron GOP lawmakers targeted for immigration stance Martha Stewart: Nearly $5.5M in 2012 compensation Would you break up by sending a text? senate-strikes-student-loan-deal-not-good-enough-says-us-student-association New York pastrami: America's best regional food? ESPN's Tom Rinaldi left Jordan Spieth hanging SEC Media Days: Georgia's Mark Richt Williams sisters among 5 past champs in US Open Batman leads the pack among greatest superhero movies Copa Airlines makes Tampa its ninth U.S. destination Long-range view now can pay off big later Astronaut with flooded helmet felt like goldfish in bowl study-student-social-workers-decrease-re-hospitalization-rates-save-millions Jason Maxiell signs contract with Orlando Magic Emmys: Who will win? | USA Entertainment Now Penn State Board's actions mischaracterized: Objections Brain drain in states barring gay marriage: Column AJ McCarron won't speak on Johnny Manziel's behalf Fantasia to return to Broadway in 'After Midnight' Spider monkey freaks out over fan's sign soundcheck-student-raquel-cabrera-brings-soul-to-indie-pop This 3-legged donkey is teaching veterinarians a thing or two Marc Anthony: 'I'm American, too' Tony Kanaan going for second Indy win in Grand-Am race Study: More would donate eyes if they knew they could more-patients-report-willingness-to-donate-eyes-than-are-registered Minute Man National Park: Retracing steps of Paul Revere Avalanche sign Matt Duchene to five-year extension Ask Matt: What's the advantage of limit orders? Make apps part of health insurance: Column Views around the country from our partners SEC Media Days: Alabama's Nick Saban Paul Ryan to make political trip to Iowa After Trayvon, there's Ethan Saylor: Column Google earnings clipped in mobile headwinds Tiger gets better as course gets harder in Round 1 Earth had 5th-hottest June on record Interactive: Sequels hold sway at the summer box office Celebrity tattoos: The good, the bad and the ugly Charles Barkley explains why he's not on Twitter Analysis: Why investors still believe in Microsoft Books: New & noteworthy 'Casino Royale' actor found dead Professor demonstrates a drone Seized North Korean ship sailed in wake of another Concerns rise about growing use of domestic drones Garcia-Matthysse bout added to Mayweather-Alvarez card How mobile changes dating habits Spider monkey freaks out over fan's sign Sexual battery charge dropped for military officer LSU's Miles, Alabama's Saban differ on scheduling patterns Packers' Aaron Rodgers getting used to life without Donald Driver, Greg Jennings Survey: Christina Aguilera's 'Star-Spangled Banner' ranks worst Capital One profit leaps from year-ago period Senate approves Obama-pick McCarthy to head EPA AP Top Stories July 18 a Roger Federer has a good excuse for why it took so long to change rackets SEC Media Days: Vanderbilt's Coach James Franklin AP Top Stories July 18 p ANALYSIS: Why investors still believe in Microsoft 3%? 4%? 5%? How much to take for retirement British Open: Five things to watch in Round 2 Moody's upgrades U.S. credit rating to stable Does moving to Seattle help or hurt WR Percy Harvin? Kansas freshman Andrew Wiggins wants to play for Raptors Lawmaker known for anti-terrorism work mulls 2016 bid Detroit city bankruptcy unlikely to hurt automakers Stocks: Friday's an earnings-watching kind of day Marvel brings 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' heroes to TV Stop and smell the cow patties! Bicyclists ride 474 miles in Wisconsin SEC Media Days: Vanderbilt's Wesley Johnson Dubai imprisons Norwegian woman who reported rape Tennessee Williams' 'Two-Character Play' haunts anew SEC Media Days: Vanderbilt's Jordan Matthews Watch Kobayashi drink a gallon of milk in 20 seconds With Emmy nods, Netflix is a TV player 'The Conjuring' weaves an unearthly spell 'Only God Forgives': Savage saga, no contrition 'Limp in, leap out': Montana town touts healing waters Stellar cast gives 'Red 2' all its color 'Girl Most Likely' succeeds only in missing the mark Vanderbilt dodges sex crimes questions; 'chemistry's great' Detroit bankruptcy: What will happen next 'You're Next' character may be Comic-Con's best hero Great places to bite into a hot dog Alabama fan compares Saban to Hitler as a compliment Marines honor four-legged war hero Firm, fast, fiery conditions draw fire from players SEC Media Days: Vanderbilt's Andre Hal Justin Gatlin, track stars discuss doping in sport New photos show Boston bomb suspect's capture Thousands protest sentence for Putin critic Whitey Bulger witness found dead amid mob murder trial Nets owner thinks Kidd will succeed because of 'Top Gun' Egypt's interim president gives first address to nation Chris Froome extends his lead as doping talk continues High court may be last hope for 'mentally retarded' man Brian Baker: Staying patient; return delayed Alabama's Nick Saban doesn't want to be compared to Bear Bryant...yet Ronny Turiaf signs 2-year contract with Timberwolves Dell shareholders face a week of heated lobbying Paralympic sprinter moves past mistakes of his youth Public relations battle over health care heats up Wis. man: I killed teen neighbor for 'justice' Did 'Rolling Stone' cover go too far? Your Say D.A. won't pursue chargers against 49ers' Ahmad Brooks Shiv Kapur mixes with the stars at British Open Zimmerman verdict highlights gun laws, race: Your Say New on DVD: '42,' 'Evil Dead' and more Friday's forecast: Relief from the heat! 'X-Files' fans show devotion at 20th anniversary panel