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A Daring Escape: Ex-Nissan Chief Flees Japan Ahead of Trial
In a daring escape that confounded authorities, Nissan's former Chairman Carlos Ghosn skipped bail while awaiting trial in Japan on allegations of financial misconduct and reappeared in Lebanon.
Uber, Postmates Sue to Challenge California's New Labor Law
Ride-share company Uber and on-demand meal delivery service Postmates sued Monday to block a broad new California law aimed at giving wage and benefit protections to people who work as independent contractors.
Alcohol and New Year's Eve: What Causes Hangovers, Blackouts and 'Hangxiety'?
So what actually happens to our body as we drink alcohol and wake up with a hangover?
Forest Ecologist Helps Refashion Barbie Dolls as Scientists
Last year, Mattel began working with National Geographic to create a new line of scientist Barbies
Onetime Tennis Great Margaret Court Tears into LGBTQs in Church Sermon
Where onetime tennis champ Margaret Court's singular athletic gifts once stood out as unique, her take on non-heterosexual and non-cisgender people reads like a compendium of the anti-gay religious right's all-time greatest hits.
U.S. Soccer Stars Marry in Elegant Same-Sex Wedding
The brides celebrated with a rainbow wedding cake and Great Heights brand rings; while one was radiant in a Pronovias wedding gown, the other was dressed in a Thom Browne tuxedo.
States Charge More for Electric Cars as New Laws Take Effect
The new year will bring new charges for some owners of electric vehicles, as an increasing number of states seek to plug in to fresh revenue sources to offset forgone gas taxes.
Uber Buys Parcel Near Pittsburgh for Self-Driving Test Track
Uber is increasing its footprint in the Pittsburgh area with the purchase of a $9.5 million parcel to be used as a new test track for self-driving cars.
Turkish Leader Unveils Prototypes of 1st Domestic Car
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday unveiled prototypes of a domestically produced electric car, putting him closer to fulfilling a long-held dream of building Turkey's first "national" automobile.
Disney Characters Say Tourists Inappropriately Touched Them
Walt Disney World employees who portray Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck each filed police reports this month claiming they were inappropriately touched by tourists.
Watch: 'The Witcher' Star Henry Cavill Reveals He was Dehydrated for Days for Buff Bath Scene
Henry Cavill's new Netflix series "The Witcher" debuted last week and the star is talking about how he got his body ready for the action packed fantasy show.
The Fitness Marshall's 'Cozy Little Christmas' Workout
Caleb Marshall offers a fun and easy-to-follow cardio dance fitness routine to Katy Perry's new Christmas smash "Cozy Little Christmas."
Sustainability in the Fashion Industry Faces an Uphill Climb
Sustainability in fashion is a hot button topic, with retailers large and small racing to prove their green credentials, but the desire for new attire churns and the industry remains one of the world's largest polluters.
Champagne and Shoes: Luxury Stores Adapt to Changing Shoppers
To get that monogram tote bag by Louis Vuitton or leather Flashtrek sneakers by Gucci, the go-to place had been luxury department stores. Not anymore.
San Francisco Cafes Are Banishing Disposable Coffee Cups
A new cafe culture is brewing in the San Francisco area, where a growing number of coffee houses are banishing paper to-go cups and replacing them with everything from glass jars to rental mugs and BYO cup policies.
AP Explains: What is Boxing Day?
In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here's a brief look at some theories about how the holiday got its name and how people celebrate it.
Burning Man Organizers Sue Over Millions in US Permit Fees
Burning Man organizers sued the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to recover millions of dollars they say the government has overcharged them in fees over the past seven years at the counter-culture celebration in the Nevada desert.
Rust Belt Region Banks on Becoming Hub for Electric Vehicles
The region is embarking on an ambitious plan to become a research and production hub for electric vehicles and carve out a new economy for itself by mixing its industrial past with emerging technology.
Miami Ballet School a Haven for Venezuelan Dancing Diaspora
Lusian Hernandez's eyes watered when she recalled receiving a free pair of pointe shoes after arriving in Miami on a dance scholarship as her native Venezuela descended into an economic crisis.
Woods' Comeback at Masters Named AP Sports Story of the Year
In choosing Tiger Woods' victory at the Masters as The Associated Press sports story of the year, voters went with the uplifting escape of a great comeback over options that were as much about sports as the issues that enveloped them in 2019.