Top of the Times: February 14, 2015

Saturday, February  14,  2015

Top of the Times

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U.S. economy faces minimal hit if West Coast ports close, experts say Chris Kirkham, Tiffany Hsu The trade of goods through U.S. ports represents only a fraction of the nation's total economic output. But local businesses have already felt some pain.   Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber's resignation caps months of growing concerns   Obama's hands-off strategy on Ukraine spurs critics The U.S. absence from the Belarus talks "is striking," says a former intelligence official. The approach has even drawn criticism from top figures in the Democratic foreign policy establishment.   Coast Guard ship begins towing fishing boat out of Antarctic ice   US & World   Muslim American caught up in post-9/11 sweep gets an apology   Love letters in the wall: A historical mystery   Federal subpoena seeks Oregon state records concerning Gov. John Kitzhaber     advertisement Business   Fast, fun, pricey cars return to showrooms amid auto sales boom   Costco near deal with new credit card issuer Honda Accord beats Toyota Prius as top seller in California   Obama seeks help from Congress, tech industry to fight cyberattacks   Sports   The big lie of letters of intent When it comes to cheating in sports, the kids learned from the pros LeBron James is feeling the pressure of great expectations NFL, retired players agree to changes in proposed concussion deal Kings hope to keep win streak going as Capitals come to town Up next for UCLA basketball: Saturday vs. Oregon   Kings face obstacles in quest for back-to-back Stanley Cup championships   Ducks have decisions to make on goalies Ilya Bryzgalov, John Gibson     advertisement   Health   Acid reflux raises serious health concerns   Smartphone apps keep pace with costly fitness trackers     Opinion   It's high time for Pope Francis to open the Vatican Bank's files   The two words most doctors avoid saying: You're dying