Search results for

Oklahoma State University says it has seen a big boost in its social media numbers, surpassing most of the country’s largest and most prominent schools.

Automotive News reports the state altered regulations, first in 2011, and now a second time, making it simpler for Cubans to buy or sell new cars. Cubans, too, now have the freedom to ask: "What do I have to do to get you in this new car today?"

Two academics suggest that loans financed by the private sector could be one way to help patients cover the cost of expensive, curative pharmaceuticals. Think mortgages.

Mattel is pulling its Wicked dolls from some store shelves because of a misprint directing shoppers to a pornographic site. Meanwhile, resellers are listing the products on eBay for up to $500.

The Food and Drug Administration is set to ban sales of e-cigarettes at gas stations and convenience stores, which is where teens often go to buy them.

Also: North Korea makes a nuclear threat; relief agencies seek help for cyclone battered Fiji; and February set a record for heat in Phoenix (plus it didn't rain).

Also: A sharp earthquake jolts Montana; protesters gather in Hamburg, Germany, ahead of the G20 summit; and replicas of two of Christopher Columbus' ships are sailing up a New York river.

Koko fascinated and elated millions of people with her facility for language and her ability to interact with humans. She also gave people a glimpse of her emotions.

Big Thief has a new album, as does Zach Top, a young country singer with roots in old country. And the Icelandic-Chinese singer Laufey brings a classical-music and jazz influence to her pop songs.

The meeting is the highest level of contact between the two nations since the discovery of a Chinese balloon in U.S. airspace at the beginning of this month.