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Umbrellas are stacked at the protest site for pro-democracy activists' use if they need to shield themselves from pepper spray, Monday, Sept. 29, 2014 in Hong Kong. Pro-democracy protesters expanded their rallies throughout Hong Kong on Monday, defying calls to disperse in a major pushback against Beijing's decision to limit democratic reforms in the Asian financial hub. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

Image of Asia: Tools for an ‘Umbrella Revolution’

The Associated Press · September 29, 2014 2:24 pm

5 Things to Know in Florida for Sept. 29

5 Things to Know in Florida for Sept. 29

The Associated Press · September 29, 2014 10:03 am

A student is taken away by policemen at the government headquarter in Hong Kong, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. Riot police in Hong Kong on Saturday arrested scores of students who stormed the government headquarters compound during a night of scuffles to protest China's refusal to allow genuine democratic reforms in the semiautonomous region.(AP Photo/Vincent Yu)

AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from Asia

The Associated Press · September 29, 2014 7:50 am

Economy expected to continue steady recovery

Economy expected to continue steady recovery

The Associated Press · September 29, 2014 4:04 am

A warplane comes in to land after completed a mission at Britain's Royal Air Force Base in Akrotiri near southern city of Limassol, Cyprus, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. Britain's Ministry of Defense said warplanes have taken off for their first combat mission over Iraq since Parliament approved airstrikes targeting the Islamic State group. The Tornado GR4 aircraft took off from RAF Akrotiri hours after Britain joined the U.S.-led coalition of nations that are launching airstrikes against the extremists. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)

Key partners in coalition against Islamic State

The Associated Press · September 28, 2014 10:32 pm

NiSource splits off natural gas pipeline business

NiSource splits off natural gas pipeline business

The Associated Press · September 28, 2014 9:37 pm

Rauners give $19M to liberal, conservative groups

Rauners give $19M to liberal, conservative groups

The Associated Press · September 28, 2014 5:27 pm

A look at regulations for mobile-based businesses

A look at regulations for mobile-based businesses

The Associated Press · September 28, 2014 3:36 pm

Some quick facts about Battleground Texas

Some quick facts about Battleground Texas

The Associated Press · September 27, 2014 3:16 pm

Startup airline PeoplExpress suspends flights

Startup airline PeoplExpress suspends flights

The Associated Press · September 26, 2014 9:08 pm

5 Things to Know in Florida for Sept. 27

5 Things to Know in Florida for Sept. 27

The Associated Press · September 26, 2014 9:05 pm

Chiquita, Fyffes alter merger agreement

The Associated Press · September 26, 2014 7:50 pm