US testing of lithium batteries alarms aviation officials
By JOAN LOWY WASHINGTON (AP) _ International aviation officials are trying to quickly come up with safer packaging for cargo shipments of lithium-ion batteries on …
US gov declares state of emergency in response to bird flu
By DAVID PITT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ A state of emergency was declared Friday by Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad with nearly 17 million chickens …
Senate passes bill that extends fees to cellphone customers
By SEANNA ADCOX COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Cellphone customers would help pay for phone services for rural customers and people with disabilities under a bill …
Comcast must show what’s next after collapse of deal
By TALI ARBEL AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Comcast, which reports financial results on Monday, faces some tough questions about what’s next for …
Va. gov vetoes bills limiting police surveillance technology
By ALAN SUDERMAN RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe has vetoed legislation aimed at limiting police storage of automatic license plate reader data. …
Duke: Student disciplined for hanging noose, not expelled
By JONATHAN DREW RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ A student who left a noose hanging from a tree at Duke University has been disciplined but can …
Bills on autism, health exchange advance ahead of deadline
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ HONOLULU (AP) _ Hawaii lawmakers are racing to pass bills out of final committees ahead of a legislative deadline. One bill that …
Winston brings spotlight to Alabama hometown for draft
By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer BESSEMER, Ala. (AP) _ Jameis Winston celebrated the NFL draft his way, creating his own memorable moment with family …
Apple, IBM, Japan Post team up to improve elderly care
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) _ Apple, IBM and Japanese insurance and bank holding company Japan Post have formed a partnership …
Puerto Rico in economic limbo as legislators reject tax plan
By DANICA COTO SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) _ Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla pledged Thursday to negotiate with legislators after they voted down an overhaul …