Ruling could raise insurance costs for 57,000 Nebraskans
By GRANT SCHULTE Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ A U.S. Supreme Court decision expected later this month could mean higher premiums for nearly 57,000 …
Twitter’s twists and turns _ can it keep flying?
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writers NEW YORK (AP) _ The Pope is on Twitter, along with the Dalai Lama, world leaders …
Homebuilders Standard Pacific, Ryland Group agree to merger
By ALEX VEIGA AP Real Estate Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Standard Pacific Corp. and Ryland Group Inc. have agreed to merge in an all-stock …
Ex-Giants RB David Wilson makes pro debut in triple jump
By RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ David Wilson knew he looked like a football player lined up alongside the rest of …
Court allows hotly disputed discount contact lens price law
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST SALT LAKE CITY (AP) _ A federal appeals court ruling has cleared the way for discount contact lens retailers to drop prices …
After 40 years, Warriors fans believe title wait almost over
By ANTONIO GONZALEZ AP Basketball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) _ Gary Liss still has the ticket from Game 2 of the 1975 NBA Finals in …
Governor, mayor hail opening of new Uber center in Phoenix
By BOB CHRISTIE PHOENIX (AP) _ Uber on Thursday formally opened a new customer service center in Phoenix that is expected to eventually have several …
Congress-Sept 11 Health – Advocates aim to extend benefits for 9/11 first responders
By GLYNN A. HILL WASHINGTON (AP) _ Advocates for ailing Sept. 11 first responders say Congress should permanently extend a law providing medical monitoring and …
San Francisco moves to put warnings on ads for sugary drinks
By JANIE HAR SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Soda and some other sugary drinks contribute to health problems, San Francisco supervisors said as they voted unanimously …
Key anniversaries at the US Open
By DOUG FERGUSON AP Golf Writer A look at some of the anniversaries at the US Open this year: 100 years ago (1915): A four-time …