Man tied to abduction of UVa student now charged with murder
Written by LARRY O'DELL, Associated Press
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Nearly four months after his arrest in the disappearance of a missing University of Virginia student, Jesse Matthew Jr. has been indicted on a murder count in the case — but he won't face the death penalty and still isn't charged in the death of another student to which he's tied.
Oil on wild ride; How will it end?
Written by JONATHAN FAHEY, AP Energy Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The price of oil is on a wild ride, and there is little agreement on where it's headed.
Report urges new name, better diagnosis for chronic fatigue
Written by LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chronic fatigue syndrome is a real and serious disease that needs a new name to reflect that — and a straightforward way to diagnose the illness, a government advisory group declared Tuesday.
Officials: US closing embassy in Yemen amid continued unrest
Written by LOLITA C. BALDOR, Associated Press MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is closing its embassy in Yemen amid political deadlock and deteriorating security conditions after the takeover of the country by Shiite rebels, two U.S. officials said.
Samsung reveals potential for smart TVs to eavesdrop
Written by YOUKYUNG LEE, AP Technology Writer
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Watch what you say in your living room. Samsung's smart TV could be listening. And sharing.
Let hackers in: Experts say traps might be better than walls
Written by YOUKYUNG LEE, AP Technology Writer
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Ever since the Internet blossomed in the 1990s, cybersecurity was built on the idea that computers could be protected by a digital quarantine. Now, as hackers routinely overwhelm such defenses, experts say cybersecurity is beyond due an overhaul.
Obama to send his new war powers request to Capitol Hill
Written by DEB RIECHMANN, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is expected — as early as Tuesday — to ask Congress for new war powers, sending Capitol Hill his blueprint for an updated authorization for the use of military force to fight the Islamic State group.
'It's ridiculous': record snowfall blankets New England
Written by BOB SALSBERG, Associated Press DENISE LAVOIE, Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — More than 2 feet of fresh snow piled up in parts of New England on Monday, breaking records set during the Blizzard of 1978 and testing the patience of officials and commuters as forecasters warned of more winter misery later in the week.