Motorola Posts Profit on Strong Phone Sales
The company, which has been struggling, sold 2.3 million smartphones in the quarter, more than expected.
Study Details the ‘Invisible’ Work Burden of Family Doctors
A report shows that family doctors, paid by the visit, perform many hours of uncompensated follow-up work.
California Seismic Map Is Updated to Include Newly Found Fault Lines
The State of California has a new visual aid to help guide decisions on construction and other issues affected by potential earthquakes.
Cape Cod Residents Don’t Expect One Ruling to End Long Fight
Many say they support the development of alternative energy, just not off their coastline.
For Action-Sports Enthusiasts, There’s Tough Mudder’s Grueling Course
Harvard business students are tapping into a demand in the action-sports realm for accessible-yet-demanding competitions.
Washington Approves Wind Farm Off Cape Cod
After nine years of review, the approval of a 130-turbine farm off the coast of Cape Cod gives a significant boost to the nascent offshore wind industry in the U.S.
F. E. Dominy, Who Harnessed Water in the American West, Is Dead at 100
Mr. Dominy, a child of the Dust Bowl, persuaded reluctant politicians to approve big, controversial dam projects.
Mets 7, Dodgers 3: Mets’ Sweep Puts Finishing Touch on 9-1 Homestand
Only the Mets’ teams in 1969 and 1988 could match the won-lost record of the team’s recent 10-game homestand.
Bryant Redefines Role and Reinvigorates Lakers
Kobe Bryant’s fingerprints were all over the Lakers’ 111-87 trouncing Tuesday night of Oklahoma City in Game 5, even if they were not all over the scoreboard.
Shane Mosley Fights to Define His Legacy
Sugar Shane Mosley, who will fight the undefeated Floyd Mayweather Jr. on Saturday, says that beneath his smile is a maniac and a legendary boxer.
China Loses Women’s Team Gymnastics Medal at 2000 Games
The U.S. will be awarded the bronze medal after a female gymnast was found to be under-age at the 2000 Games.
Cellphone Payments Offer Alternative to Cash
As companies develop ways to pay for goods and services using cellphones, the wallet is looking old-fashioned.
Oil Leak in Gulf of Mexico May Be 5 Times Initial Estimate
Officials said that oil might be leaking at the rate of 5,000 barrels a day, not 1,000 as had been thought, and that the spill could reach the coast by Friday.
On the Twitter Patrol
A small but vocal group is policing tweets for grammar and content.