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Hands free doesn't mean risk free
AAA says new technology in vehicles is distracting drivers more than listening to the radio and talking on cell phones.
Pa. Girl Who Took on Donor Rules Gets Lungs
A 10-year-old girl whose efforts to qualify for an organ donation drew public debate over how organs are allocated was getting a double-lung transplant Wednesday after a match with an adult donor was made. (June 12)
Big Storm Threat Brewing From Iowa to East Coast
An unusually massive line of storms packing hail, lightning and tree-toppling winds Wednesday could affect more than one in five Americans as it rolls from Iowa to Maryland. AP's Seth Borenstein shows the path of the storm and who is at ris...
Hands-free Texting Still Distracting for Drivers
A new AAA study has found that using voice commands to send text messages and emails while driving is actually more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone. (June 12)
OTC Morning-After Pill Coming - But Not Yet
After a prolonged legal fight, President Obama reversed course on age restrictions for the Plan B morning-after pill. It's unclear just how soon the emergency contraceptives will hit the shelves for girls of any age to buy. (June 11)
Superglue Halts Bleeding in Kansas Baby's Brain
Doctors at the University of Kansas Hospital have saved an infant with a rare, life-threatening condition by using surgical superglue. (June 11)
Is Facebook the most compelling stock investment?
Stifel Nicolaus analyst Jordan Rohan upped his investment rating on the social network to buy from hold, saying the company represents “one of the most compelling investments in the Internet sector right now.” He joins digits.
Google seeks control of mobile navigation
Google is close to buying navigation and traffic application Waze, in an effort to bolster its global offerings. The WSJ’s Juro Osawa gives us an overview of mobile app navigation.
Apple unveils new MacBook Air with improved battery life
At Apple's WWDC, the company shows off its new line of MacBook Air laptops with faster processors and improved battery life. The new models are available in 11-inch and 13-inch dimensions, ranging in price from $999 to $1,299.
iOS 7 goes full speed Into cars
At Apple's WWDC in San Francisco, the company reveals new iOS integration with cars from Honda, Mercedes, Nissan Ferrari, and Infiniti. The new software could make it safer to use an iPhone's functions in the car, as they could be controlled and viewed on the car's dashboard.
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