SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ The American Beverage Association has sued the city of San Francisco, claiming new legislation requiring health warning labels on sugary beverages …

NEW YORK (AP) _ The parent company of Burger King and Tim Hortons is reporting a better-than-expected quarterly profit after global sales climbed at established …

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ New figures show Ohio’s infant mortality rate declined slightly in 2013 but remained significantly above the national average. The data released …

By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer Boston’s mayor delivered a harsh blow to the city’s effort to host the 2024 Olympics when he declared on …

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (AP) _ Reno County health officials have been taking steps to help stall the spread of a whooping cough outbreak before school starts. …

BEIJING (AP) _ China is lifting its ban on sales of video game consoles to promote the industry and a new manufacturing zone in Shanghai. …

MIAMI (AP) _ The Miami Heat trimmed roster and payroll Monday, sending Shabazz Napier to the Orlando Magic and Zoran Dragic to the Boston Celtics. …

URBANA, Ill. (AP) _ The University of Illinois is paying the public relations firm Edelman more than a half-million dollars to develop a campus branding …

NEW YORK (AP) _ McGraw Hill Financial, owner of ratings agency Standard & Poor’s, is buying SNL Financial for about $2.23 billion. Privately held SNL …

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) _ Three young dolphins will take to the air if the state approves a transport request from Dolphin Quest Inc. The company …