Supreme Court Rules On Aereo, Cellphone Searches
The court ruled against the technology company Aereo's practice of streaming broadcast TV. It also decided a case involving police searches of individuals' cellphones.
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No Joy For Stephen King Fans Who Confuse Book Titles
Joyland is the title of King's new book. Joyland is also the title of Emily Schultz's debut coming of age novel, published in 2006. Some readers confused the titles when they ordered from Amazon.
1 Editor Cleared, 1 Found Guilty In U.K. Phone-Hacking Trial
Former News of the World editor Andrew Coulson was found guilty Tuesday, but fellow editor Rebekah Brooks was acquitted after a trial centering on illegal activity in the Murdoch newspaper empire.
Cars Shed Pounds In Race To Meet Fuel-Efficiency Goals
Hybrids represent only a small fraction of overall car sales. So automakers are trying to boost fuel savings by making vehicles lighter using some unexpected materials.
Administration Focuses On Challenges Working Families Face
Ideas like paid sick, maternity leave and universal preschool will take center stage at the White House Summit on Working Families.
Puma's Pink And Blue Cleats Make A Bold Play At The World Cup
Soccer players aren't the only ones battling on the pitch: Shoe brands are fighting it out as well. While Adidas and Nike dominate the market, Puma has a sneaky counterattack: mismatched shoes.
In Attempt At Turnaround, Yahoo's Marissa Mayer Hires Outside The Box
To recapture its old glow, Yahoo poached Google's highest-ranking woman, Marissa Mayer, in 2012. Carlos Watson, co-founder of Ozy.com, talks with NPR's Arun Rath about how Mayer has shaped the company since she took the job.
Universal Bets Wizarding World Will Bring In Big Money Magic
The Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando Resort is expanding with a new, fantastical Diagon Alley. It's complete with a ride, shopping, butterbeer — and an estimated $400 million price tag.
U.S.-Foreign Mergers Raise Calls For Tax Reforms
Medical device company Medtronic is merging with another firm and moving its legal headquarters to Ireland. The move is a tax-saving strategy called "inversion," and it's growing more common.
High Court Ruling Supports Employees In Retaliation Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that public employees cannot be fired in retaliation for testifying truthfully on matters of public corruption or public concern.