Hindus, teachers oppose US state tax on yoga classes, want exemption for spiritual practice

Hindus, yoga teachers question US sales tax

Hindus, teachers oppose Mo. sales tax on yoga classes, want exemption for spiritual practice

Hindus, yoga teachers question Mo. sales tax

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Michelle Obama stresses small changes to diet, exercise routine to improve fitness, health

WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is stressing small changes in diet and exercise habits as a good way to improve health and fitness.

Female bodybuilder talks about competition and offers tips on how to stay fit

NEW YORK — For Tennille Ray, maintaining her sculpted arms, 12-pack abs and muscled legs is a full-time job.

APNewsBreak: Pregnant aerobics instructor wounded in Pa. gym shooting sues gunman’s estate

PITTSBURGH — A pregnant aerobics instructor who was wounded in a health club shooting in August sued the estate of the gunman Monday, saying related stress put her in danger of a miscarriage.

Allergan suing US regulators, saying off-label marketing policy violates free-speech rights

NEW YORK — Allergan Inc., the maker of the Botox wrinkle treatment, challenged the government’s ban on off-label drug marketing to doctors, saying it violates the company’s right to freedom of speech.

Iran tests more missiles in show of force amid nuclear tensions

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran tested its longest-range missiles Monday, capping two days of war games meant to show the country is ready for any military threat at a time when it is under intense international pressure to fully disclose its nuclear activities.

Iran fires longest-range missile in third round of tests

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran said it successfully test-fired the longest-range missiles in its arsenal on Monday, weapons capable of carrying a warhead and striking Israel, U.S. military bases in the Middle East, and parts of Europe.

After NH town rejects yoga for peace event, protesters with guns rally on town common

RAYMOND, N.H. — It may take more than a few deep breaths to bring peace back to Raymond, N.H.

UK think tank: Barack Obama may have to say ‘no we can’t’ as American power fades

LONDON — A weakened United States could start retreating from the world stage without help from its allies abroad, an international strategic affairs think tank said Tuesday.

Space shuttle Discovery undocks from space station, leaves 6 astronauts behind

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Discovery and its seven astronauts pulled away from the international space station on Tuesday and headed home, leaving tons of fresh supplies behind as well as a new face.

Report: Communities should make it easier for families to make fat-fighting healthy choices

WASHINGTON — Where you live matters when it comes to children’s waistlines, says a report that finds lots of options localities could and should use to fight child obesity — from easy bike paths, to luring healthier stores, to taxes on junk food.

Astronauts hoist huge chest of drawers to space station; tons of experiments among cargo

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts hitched a giant chest of drawers to the international space station on Monday that contained a brand new freezer, sleeping compartment and treadmill bearing a TV comedian’s name.

Space shuttle Discovery, 7 astronauts blast off to space station, fly on launch try 3

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Discovery and seven astronauts blazed into orbit Saturday on a spectacular midnight flight to the international space station, hauling up a treadmill named after a TV funnyman and thousands of pounds of more solemn supplies.

Obama trades business suit for casual wear out West; don’t call him Marlboro Man just yet

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — President Barack Obama is hardly the consummate Western outdoorsman.

Survey finds many Britons too lazy for sex, dog walking, channel-changing

GLASGOW, Scotland, —Not tonight, dear.

Web videos of gunman who killed 3, self at Pa. health club shows house tour, talk of emotion

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. — The gunman who fatally shot three women at a Pittsburgh-area gym is shown in two Internet videos discussing his desire to “emotionally connect” with people.

Gunman who killed three at Pa. health club lamented his inability to find a girlfriend

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. — Friends mourned for three women fatally shot during their exercise class at a Pittsburgh-area gym by a man whose online diary revealed he felt ignored by women and had an “exit plan” to avenge his rage.

HEALTHBEAT: Rare athlete deaths, confusion spur work to better test, explain sickle cell trait

WASHINGTON — Thousands of families carry the gene that causes sickle cell disease and don’t know it — even though almost every newborn today is tested for what’s called “sickle cell trait,” and starting this summer more college athletes are getting tested, too.

New Zealand woman jogger seriously hurt in mauling by 8 hunting dogs

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A New Zealand woman jogger “looked like a blob of blood” from multiple bite wounds after eight pig hunting dogs attacked her as she ran past a rural property on North Island, her husband said Tuesday.

Sarkozy says health is ‘good,’ days after his hospitalization for collapse while jogging

PARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy sought to dispel worries about his health Wednesday during his first official appearance since an overnight hospital stay following his collapse while jogging.

French leader Sarkozy leaves hospital after heart check; Docs say no further treatment needed

PARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy was discharged Monday from the hospital where he spent the night after collapsing while jogging. Doctors said his illness was due to heat and overwork and ordered the 54-year-old to rest but prescribed no further medical treatment, his office said.

French leader Sarkozy leaves hospital after undergoing heart check; No irregular heartbeat

PARIS — President Nicolas Sarkozy has been discharged from the military hospital where he spent the night and his office says the French leader’s collapse while jogging was due to heat and overwork.

French leader Sarkozy expected to be released from hospital after collapsing while jogging

PARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy was recovering in the hospital Monday while doctors watched his heart, a day after he collapsed while jogging in hot weather, his office said.