Sony Building New Pro Tablet

There have been widespread reports that Apple will make a large screen iPad next year, while Samsung already has a “Pro” slate, but another company may be joining this growing niche. Sony is reportedly entering the fray with its own oversized tablet, a device that will be launched in 2015. Read…

Packers face Lions in marquee matchup

The Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions in one of several high-stakes contests in the final weekend of the National Football League's regular season. There are playoff spots and division titles to be determined including the critical Green Bay game which will see the winner earn the …

Democrats optimistic on 2016 presidential chances

ATLANTA (AP) — Republicans crowed in 2004 that freshly re-elected President George W. Bush had established a "permanent governing majority" for the GOP. Eight years later, Democrats were touting the enduring power of the "Obama coalition" to keep their party in the White House.

10 years after, Indonesia tsunami survivors prove their resilience – Toronto Star

Toronto Star10 years after, Indonesia tsunami survivors prove their resilienceToronto StarBANDA ACEH, INDONESIA—The facts are so shocking they bear repeating. Just before 8 a.m. local time on Dec. 26, 2004, one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded took place off the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It triggered a massive tsunami, …Prayers and …

Midwestern governors build credentials for 2016

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — One group of potential candidates for president probably won't be shuffling off to Iowa, New Hampshire or other early campaign spots in the new year. They'll be hunkered down in statehouses across the Midwest, pushing bills through their legislatures.

Caltech study: Pounds have you down? Think before you eat

Nicolette Sullivan, lead author and doctoral student at Caltech, right, oversees Weiyan Chee, 27, as she participates in a test of how the “tastiness” and the “healthiness” of a food influence the choices of what we eat. PASADENA >> Giving …

Kiev and rebels exchange prisoners as peace talks called off – Financial Times

Irish ExaminerKiev and rebels exchange prisoners as peace talks called offFinancial TimesUkraine and separatists backed by Russia exchanged hundreds of prisoners on Friday, boosting hopes for peace despite the cancellation of a new round of diplomatic talks. The prisoner swap took place on neutral ground in eastern Ukraine, Interfax reported, ……