Technology

3 International Space Station astronauts land in Kazakhstan

MOSCOW (AP) — An International Space Station crew including an American, a Briton and a Russian…
Malaria-proof mosquito? Tool promising but needs more study

WASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful new technology holds the promise of rapidly altering genes to make…
High waves during storm? New forecast model tries to predict

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — When John Couch is certain a storm will hit Hatteras Island, he…
Microsoft to buy networking site LinkedIn for $26.2 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — In a surprise move, Microsoft said Monday that it is buying professional…
Investigator: FDA still taking months to recall tainted food

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials failed to force a recall of peanut butter and almond…
Lions and tigers and smartphones: The circus now has an app

PALMETTO, Fla. (AP) — Now that Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus has retired its iconic…
Pilot safely ejects in Colorado before Thunderbird crash

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — The pilot of a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird ejected safely…
Arizona mom says daughter lured to death via online dating

PHOENIX (AP) — The mother of a slain Arizona woman says her daughter had recently revived…
Union: New airport towers must be remodeled before opening

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two state-of-the-art airport towers due to go into operation this fall in San…
Swiss inaugurate $12 billion rail tunnel, world’s longest

GENEVA (AP) — Just like Hannibal in ancient times, Swiss engineers have conquered the Alps. More…
Team testing new scanner on Egypt’s Great Pyramid

CAIRO (AP) — What mysteries might still be hidden under Egypt’s pyramids? A team accompanied by…
Finally allowed 2nd child, older Chinese parents turn to IVF

BEIJING (AP) — China’s decision to allow all married couples to have two children is driving…
Norfolk bringing free public Wi-Fi to neighborhood

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A Norfolk official has announced that the city will offer free public…
NASA’s yearlong spaceman still has sore feet, fatigue

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s yearlong spaceman still is nursing sore feet, stiff legs and…
NASA hits snag while inflating new room at space station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA hit a snag while releasing air into an experimental inflatable…