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FSA rollover helps workers save, but few flex it

The U.S. Treasury Department changed a rule last October to allow employees to roll over $500 of unspent Flexible Spending Account money, ending years of a use-it-or-lose it policy, but most workers have yet to reap its benefits.

Sep 10, 2014 11:12 AM EDT

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British PM tells Scots: I would be heartbroken if you rip apart our UK 'family of nations'

Prime Minister David Cameron begged Scots on Wednesday not to rip apart Britain's "family of nations", visiting Scotland in an attempt to stem a steep last minute rise in secessionist support ahead of a Sept. 18 referendum on independence.

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'Armed patriots': the private citizens out to secure the U.S. border

With binoculars in hand, an assault rifle slung over his chest and a Glock pistol on his hip, a man named Will scans the banks of the Rio Grande looking for anyone trying to cross from Mexico into Texas.

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Ukraine says Russia withdrawing forces from east, sees boost for peace

Ukraine's president said on Wednesday Russia had removed the bulk of its forces from his country, raising hopes for a peace drive now underway after five months of conflict in which more than 3,000 people have been killed.

China's economy can avoid hard landing: Premier Li

China's economy can avoid an sharp drop in growth, Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday as he promised to accelerate China's switch to an economic model driven by science and innovation.

Sep 10, 2014 10:53 AM EDT

For Beach Boy biopic, actors tap Wilson's good musical vibrations

The two actors who portray Beach Boy Brian Wilson in a film about his troubled life say getting a deeper knowledge of the revered Californian songwriter's music helped their performances nearly as much spending time with the man himself.

Sep 10, 2014 10:49 AM EDT

Cilic credits relaxed approach for U.S. Open triumph

Winning the U.S. Open was an out-of-this-world thrill for Marin Cilic, who gives a lot of credit to Croatian tennis pioneer and coach Goran Ivanisevic for guiding him to grand slam glory.

Sep 10, 2014 10:46 AM EDT

Apple unveils watch, larger iPhones in bid to retake innovation crown

Apple Inc unveiled a watch, two larger iPhones and a mobile payments service on Tuesday as Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook seeks to revive the technology company's reputation as a wellspring of innovation.

Sep 10, 2014 10:42 AM EDT

Kerry in Iraq backs government, to build support against Islamic State

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was in Baghdad on Wednesday, beginning a tour of the Middle East to build military, political and financial support to defeat Islamic State militants controlling parts of Iraq and Syria.

Sep 10, 2014 10:38 AM EDT

Massachusetts, Rhode Island Democrats nominate women for governor

Democrats in Massachusetts and Rhode Island picked female candidates to represent their party in November gubernatorial elections, setting the stage for either state to possibly elect its first woman governor.

Sep 10, 2014 10:35 AM EDT

Single moms by choice: Making the finances work

Monica Kipiniak doesn't think of herself as a statistic. She just thinks of herself as a doting mom.

Sep 09, 2014 11:23 AM EDT

Malaysia: Dutch report suggests MH-17 shot down from ground

Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 broke apart over Ukraine due to impact from a large number of fragments, the Dutch Safety Board said on Tuesday, in a report that Malaysia's prime minister and several experts said suggested it was shot down from the ground.

Sep 09, 2014 11:21 AM EDT

Dollar sweeps to 14-month high, iPhone mania builds

A robust dollar swept to a 14-month high on Tuesday as investors tweaked bets on an early hike in U.S. interest rates, burdening oil, gold and stocks in emerging markets.

Sep 09, 2014 11:10 AM EDT

Reese Witherspoon takes walk on 'Wild' side at Toronto festival

From the moment Reese Witherspoon tears off a bloodied big toe nail in the opening scene of her new film "Wild," it is clear the Oscar-winning actress is headed in a new direction.

Sep 09, 2014 11:05 AM EDT

Fans fear end of golden era, but show goes on

Imagine the scenario? Imagine the scenario? A less informed holder of an expensive U. S. Open men's singles final ticket walks into Louis Armstrong Arena, settles down into a court-side seat and then rubs his eyes in disbelief, checking the smallprint on his stub.

Sep 09, 2014 11:01 AM EDT

Alibaba talks corporate governance to potential IPO investors

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (IPO-BABA.N) founder Jack Ma on Monday surprised potential investors at a standing-room only event in New York by addressing governance concerns over the Chinese e-commerce giant, including a controversial 2010 spin-off of its online payment service.

Sep 09, 2014 10:57 AM EDT