Nation May 19 AT&T-DirecTV deal faces early criticism AT&T’s proposed takeover of satellite television giant DirecTV faced some scrutiny Monday morning, fewer than 24 hours after the deal’s announcement. Appearing on CNN’s “New Day,” Sen. Al Franken, D-Minnesota, said he’s “very skeptical” of the merger and would like…
World May 08 Worker dies at construction site for World Cup The man received an electric shock while working on the Arena Pantanal in the city of Cuiaba, according to the Associated Press. He died a half hour later from cardiorespiratory arrest.
Economy May 05 Target stock tumbles after CEO resigns Target's stock fell about 3 percent Monday after news its president and CEO Gregg Steinhafel had stepped down.
Health May 02 Officials confirm first MERS case in the U.S. U.S. health officials have identified the first American infected with Middle East respiratory syndrome, or MERS.
World Apr 18 Magnitude-7.2 earthquake rattles Mexico A magnitude-7.2 earthquake hit Mexico Friday. The quake was centered northwest of the Pacific resort of Acapulco, where many Mexicans are vacationing for Easter. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
Nation Apr 11 Senators ask Justice Department to keep GM responsible for recalls A group of US senators has asked the Department of Justice to stop any efforts by General Motors to avoid the financial penalties associated with its failure to promptly recall vehicles with ignition problems.
Arts Apr 10 Was Jesus married? A document that suggests Jesus may have been married is, in fact, authentic, according to an article by the Harvard professor who revealed the ancient papyrus last September. The existence of the papyrus was first announced at the International Coptic…
Health Apr 04 Death toll rises in Africa Ebola outbreak The deadly Ebola outbreak in Western Africa has now killed more than 80 people, according to the World Health Organization.
World Apr 04 Boeing set to sell spare plane parts to Iran, Reuters reports Airplane manufacturing giant Boeing received a license this week from the US government to send spare parts to Iran for commercial aircraft.
Nation Apr 04 Judge to order Ohio to recognize out-of-state same-sex marriages A federal judge in Ohio said Friday he will strike down the state's voter-approved ban on gay marriage, according to the Associated Press. “I intend to issue a written decision and order by April 14 striking down as unconstitutional…