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- GM: Explosion at battery research facility ‘unrelated to the Chevrolet Volt’
One person was hurt at the GM research site in Michigan during ‘extreme testing on a prototype battery’ unrelated to the Volt ‘or any other production vehicle,’ the company said.
Inside US lawsuit: How Apple, publishers allegedly brought Amazon to heelUS antitrust lawyers filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. and two publishers, alleging they conspired to inflate the price of e-books, at an estimated cost to readers of $100 million.
Trayvon Martin case reveals confusion over how Stand Your Ground worksIn the wake of the Trayvon Martin tragedy, as well as the rampage last week in Oklahoma, some critics are now wondering whether Stand Your Ground has created a legal no man’s land.
Buffett rule: Five questions about Obama's plan answered President Obama wants a proposed "Buffett rule" to make sure that millionaires pay at least a 30 percent federal tax rate. Here are five facts that shed light on the Buffett rule and the debate surrounding it.- Lesson in UCLA error: Make sure that acceptance letter is for real.
UCLA has already apologized for mistakenly notifying 894 wait-listed college seniors that they'd been admitted. It's not the first or worst such case, and it won't be the last, say experts.
North Korea as 'Oz': Pay no attention to the nation behind the curtainIn the run-up to its 'rocket' launch, North Korea put on a show for the global media. But amid the fanfare it's clear that isolation serves Pyongyang better than close world scrutiny. 'We don't really care about opinion from the outside,' said one official, bluntly.
George Zimmerman to be charged in Trayvon Martin case, official saysA law enforcement official with knowledge of the Trayvon Martin investigation tells the Associated Press the neighborhood watch volunteer will face charges.
- How can Navy stop sexual assaults? First, admit they happen, admiral says.
Two to three sexual assaults were reported daily in the Navy in 2010, and alcohol was a key factor in most cases, the admiral says, adding that the attacks erode trust and readiness in the force.
Trayvon Martin case: Is George Zimmerman a flight risk?The former attorneys for George Zimmerman say they don't know where he is – adding that they're fairly certain he's no longer in Florida, where the fatal incident with Trayvon Martin occurred.
Obama vs. Romney: Who's most 'elitist' and out of touch?Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are both Harvard graduates. Both are wealthy, although Romney is much richer. Each campaign is trying to paint the other as a candidate for American's wealthy, not the ordinary voter.
- Stepfather arrested after son takes heroin to school
A kindergarten student showed classmates packets of heroin from his stepfather's jacket that he brought to school.
Bobby Petrino fired as Arkansas head coachBobby Petrino became head coach of the Arkansas football team five years ago. Now, the school is left to pick up the pieces after Bobby Petrino's multiple missteps.
FBI Most Wanted: Bin Laden replaced by child porn suspectFBI Most Wanted: No. 1 on the Top 10 FBI Most Wanted list is now Eric Toth, a former third-grade teacher in Washington, D.C. The FBI is offering $100,000 for information leading to Toth's arrest.
Santorum candidacy moved GOP rightwardThe former Pennsylvania senator made social conservatism a cornerstone of his campaign, and in so doing he helped define the conversation.
George Zimmerman saga's bizarre twist: lawyers have 'lost contact' with himThe lawyers for George Zimmerman hastily announced that they are not representing him, and that he is no longer in contact with him – though he has apparently called Fox News.
What Ozzie Guillen got right about Fidel CastroOK, Ozzie Guillen was undeniably insensitive to the Cuban-American community when he said he respected Fidel Castro as a survivor. But he didn't get the facts wrong.
Jerry Brown's Waterloo Station? California high-speed rail takes a new hit.A congressional committee says it will investigate federal funding for California's embattled high-speed rail project. California Gov. Jerry Brown's continued support is making him an increasingly lonely voice.
Beyond Hillary Clinton: Eight Democrats who might run if she doesn’t If Hillary Clinton runs, few other Democrats will. But if she doesn't, there's a big potential field out there.
As Syria cease-fire falters, US senators renew demand to arm rebelsSens. John McCain and Joseph Lieberman said Tuesday from a Syrian refugee camp in Turkey that it's time for the international community to arm the Syrian opposition fighters.
- How Rick Santorum wins by dropping out of presidential race
Rick Santorum effectively ended his campaign Tuesday, but he has gained much after doing better than pundits expected, setting himself up for a run in 2016 or 2020.
