Software turns smartphones into tools for medical research
By BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Jody Kearns doesn’t like to spend time obsessing about her Parkinson’s disease. The 56-year-old dietitian …
Lawsuit points to hacking by Ethiopia as Obama makes visit
By JACK GILLUM WASHINGTON (AP) _ As President Barack Obama faces pressure to discuss human rights in his first official visit to Ethiopia, a unique …
US appeals court rejects apartheid cases against Ford, IBM
By LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) _ Victims of apartheid in South Africa cannot sue IBM Corp. and Ford Motor Co. in New York because …
Torn pecs make Vikings take closer look at lifting regimen
By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MANKATO, Minn. (AP) _ These weren’t common football injuries, all these torn pectoral muscles, so the Minnesota Vikings …
NY wins $600 million hub for photonics research, development
By CAROLYN THOMPSON ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) _ A $610 million research and manufacturing hub dedicated to the science of photonics _ the use of light …
NBA leaning toward no playoff guarantee for division winners
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEWARK, N.J. (AP) _ A division title might soon mean a banner but no assurance of a playoff spot …
Norwalk Police implement tracking device program
By ROBIN SATTLER The (Norwalk) Hour NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ In a matter of minutes, a person who has a tendency to wander can become …
Mental health experts respond carefully to mass killings
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer Each time mental illness is cited as a possible factor in a high-profile mass killing, there’s a collective sigh …
Planned Parenthood official says no profit from fetal organs
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) _ The president of Planned Parenthood says her organization’s clinics never adjust the abortion procedure to better preserve …
Nelson facing ‘ultimatum’: NFL career or life’s mission?
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ David Nelson is unexpectedly facing a difficult decision. The NFL wide receiver, who’s currently …