Talc verdict: Money can't make up for lost health
ST. LOUIS (AP) - When Deborah Giannecchini was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer four years ago, it didn't make sense. She had no family history, nor did she seem a high risk.
ST. LOUIS (AP) - When Deborah Giannecchini was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer four years ago, it didn't make sense. She had no family history, nor did she seem a high risk.
Former UK leader says voters should be able to reconsider Brexit
LONDON (AP) -- Britain's former leader, Tony Blair, said Friday that the nation's voters should be given another chance to weigh in on whether the U.K. should leave the European Union.
LONDON (AP) -- Britain's former leader, Tony Blair, said Friday that the nation's voters should be given another chance to weigh in on whether the U.K. should leave the European Union.
Wells Fargo employee caught stealing from customer accounts
A Wells Fargo employee has been arrested after an undercover police officer caught him using customers’ personal information to make fraudulent transactions at a ATM machine in Marietta.
A Wells Fargo employee has been arrested after an undercover police officer caught him using customers’ personal information to make fraudulent transactions at a ATM machine in Marietta.
Casino referendum could be win for Atlantic City
Casino expansion throughout the northeastern U.S. has been blamed for much of Atlantic City's struggles, and New Jersey's first attempt to cash in on those same expansion benefits seems destined to fail.
Casino expansion throughout the northeastern U.S. has been blamed for much of Atlantic City's struggles, and New Jersey's first attempt to cash in on those same expansion benefits seems destined to fail.
UT Conservative group holds bake sale with prices based on race and gender
Some University of Texas conservative students didn't get the outcome they were hoping for, holding a bake sale Wednesday. The problem many students had was the group was doing an affirmative action bake sale in which they were selling their baked goods at different prices for difference races.
Some University of Texas conservative students didn't get the outcome they were hoping for, holding a bake sale Wednesday. The problem many students had was the group was doing an affirmative action bake sale in which they were selling their baked goods at different prices for difference races.
Twitter slashes staff with revenue under pressure
Twitter, seemingly unable to find a buyer and losing money, is cutting about 9 percent of its employees worldwide.
Twitter, seemingly unable to find a buyer and losing money, is cutting about 9 percent of its employees worldwide.
Away luggage: recharge your phone, compress your dirty laundry
A New York City startup is chipping away at the $32 billion global luggage market, creating suitcases at a fraction of the price of some of the bigger brands.
A New York City startup is chipping away at the $32 billion global luggage market, creating suitcases at a fraction of the price of some of the bigger brands.
Thousands of soldiers forced to repay enlistment bonuses a decade later
The Pentagon is seeking to recover decade-old reenlistment bonuses paid to thousands of California Army National Guard soldiers to go fight in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Pentagon is seeking to recover decade-old reenlistment bonuses paid to thousands of California Army National Guard soldiers to go fight in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Arby's to sell venison sandwiches in 6 deer-hunting states
Deer hunting season is on the way, but fans of venison might not have to trek out into the woods this year to get their fix.
Deer hunting season is on the way, but fans of venison might not have to trek out into the woods this year to get their fix.
Defense chief: Don't seek repayment of enlistment bonuses
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has ordered the Pentagon to stop seeking repayments of enlistment bonuses given to California National Guard members who served overseas.
U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter has ordered the Pentagon to stop seeking repayments of enlistment bonuses given to California National Guard members who served overseas.
Beer run! Self-driving truck goes 120-plus miles on delivery
Anheuser-Busch says it has completed the world's first commercial shipment by self-driving truck, sending a beer-filled tractor-trailer on a journey of more than 120 miles through Colorado.
Anheuser-Busch says it has completed the world's first commercial shipment by self-driving truck, sending a beer-filled tractor-trailer on a journey of more than 120 miles through Colorado.
Shaquille O'Neal buys into Atlanta Krispy Kreme franchise
ATLANTA (AP) — Shaquille O'Neal may have a new addition to his ever-growing list of nicknames: "The Big Doughnut."
ATLANTA (AP) — Shaquille O'Neal may have a new addition to his ever-growing list of nicknames: "The Big Doughnut."
Clinic specializes in fast facial
In the wake of successful companies like Dry Bar that specialize in a single service comes Skin Laundry, a chain of clinics all with just one treatment on the menu: a 15-minute laser and light facial, promising to offer big results in very little time.
In the wake of successful companies like Dry Bar that specialize in a single service comes Skin Laundry, a chain of clinics all with just one treatment on the menu: a 15-minute laser and light facial, promising to offer big results in very little time.
REI closing again on Black Friday
Outdoor retailer REI is once again closing its doors on Black Friday and encouraging everyone to get outside the day after Thanksgiving. REI’s Black Friday closure last year inspired the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to offer free admission to all state parks.
Outdoor retailer REI is once again closing its doors on Black Friday and encouraging everyone to get outside the day after Thanksgiving. REI’s Black Friday closure last year inspired the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to offer free admission to all state parks.
Robots at center of China's strategy to leapfrog rivals
The Canbot can say its name, respond to voice commands, and "dance" as it plays Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." Other robots China is displaying at the World Robot Conference can play badminton, sand cell phone cases and sort computer chips.
The Canbot can say its name, respond to voice commands, and "dance" as it plays Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." Other robots China is displaying at the World Robot Conference can play badminton, sand cell phone cases and sort computer chips.
For some low-income workers, retirement is only a dream
Many low-wage workers say they can't afford to retire.
Many low-wage workers say they can't afford to retire.
AT&T to buy Time Warner for $85.4B
NEW YORK (AP) — Grab some popcorn — AT&T wants to take you to the movies.
NEW YORK (AP) — Grab some popcorn — AT&T wants to take you to the movies.
Cider Week New York City
On the first day of the sixth annual Cider Week New York City, Blackduck Cidery co-owner John Reynolds sat with his business partner and wife Shannon and their daughters in Jimmy's No. 43 in the East Village while drinking beer.
On the first day of the sixth annual Cider Week New York City, Blackduck Cidery co-owner John Reynolds sat with his business partner and wife Shannon and their daughters in Jimmy's No. 43 in the East Village while drinking beer.
Apparent cyberattack downs some major websites
Outages at a slew of websites may have been the job of cyberattackers.
Outages at a slew of websites may have been the job of cyberattackers.
New York enacts restrictions on Airbnb, with fines of up to $7,500
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state enacted one of the nation's toughest restrictions on Airbnb on Friday with a new law authorizing fines of up to $7,500 for many short-term rentals.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state enacted one of the nation's toughest restrictions on Airbnb on Friday with a new law authorizing fines of up to $7,500 for many short-term rentals.