Commercial drones taking off in Iowa
By MATTHEW PATANE The Des Moines Register DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ Iowans can start expecting to see more unmanned aerial vehicles _ more commonly …
Nursing scholarship launched for prospects from Ferguson
FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) _ A nurse spurred by the racial unrest in Ferguson following last summer’s police shooting death of Michael Brown is giving prospective …
Vikings DT Johnson acquitted in disorderly conduct case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson has been acquitted of all counts stemming from his October arrest at a Minneapolis restaurant. Johnson …
Churches gain attendees, money when Internet is a sanctuary
By JOHNNY KAUFFMAN WABE-FM ATLANTA (AP) _ The Christian population in the U.S. reportedly is on the decline and parishioners aren’t donating as much, which …
Los Angeles raises minimum wage to $15 per hour
LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has signed into law a measure that will gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an …
Santa Fe deputies to receive naloxone training
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) _ By the end of this week, all 80 Santa Fe County deputies will be trained in how to use naloxone …
Vast data warehouse raises health overhaul privacy concerns
By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR WASHINGTON (AP) _ A government data warehouse stores personal information forever on millions of people who seek coverage under President Barack Obama’s …
Ohio nursing homes to offer music project to help residents
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) _ State officials say nearly 300 Ohio nursing homes have signed up for a project that uses music to help improve the …
Jets sign former Saints, Giants tackle Charles Brown
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) _ The New York Jets have signed veteran tackle Charles Brown, adding depth to their offensive line. The 6-foot-5, 300-pound Brown …
Palm Bay on list of top metros for tech
PALM BAY, Fla. (AP) _ A city on Florida’s Space Coast is on a list for the hottest metro areas for science, engineering and technology. …