Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO (AP) — A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
Oklahoma, other tornado-hit states brace for more
Written by SEAN MURPHY,Associated Press
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left.
Oklahoma, other tornado-hit states brace for more
Written by SEAN MURPHY,Associated Press
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left.
Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for Tumblr
Written by MICHAEL LIEDTKE,AP Technology Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet pioneer that had fallen behind the times.
Senators require fingerprinting at 30 airports
Written by ERICA WERNER,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreigners leaving the country through any of the nation's 30 busiest airports would undergo mandatory fingerprinting under an amendment senators added Monday to a sweeping immigration bill.
Commutes long, slow after Conn. train derailment
Written by JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN,Associated Press
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut commuters endured slow trips to work Monday following last week's train collision that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.
Military sex abuse has long-term impact for vets
Written by KEVIN FREKING,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — New government figures underscore the staggering long-term consequences of military sexual assaults: More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness linked to the abuse, and 4,000 sought disability benefits.
Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
Written by VERENA DOBNIK,Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — The Long Island college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.