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AP Top News at 11:21 a.m. EDT 04/23/2015 11:21am • American, Italian hostages killed in US drone strike WASHINGTON (AP) — An American and an Italian held hostage by al-Qaida, as well as two Americans working with the terror group, were inadvertently killed by U.S. drone strikes earlier this year, the government revealed Thursday. President Barack Column: How 'Mobilegeddon' could kill traffic to your website 04/23/2015 05:49am • WASHINGTON — Q: Can you explain what I need to know about “Mobilegeddon” for my website? A: It’s not hard to understand the impact that smartphones have had on our online behaviors and Google is addressing this shift for those using search on a smartphone. The catchword “Mobilegeddon Body found in water near Tidal Basin identified 04/22/2015 10:57pm • WASHINGTON – Police have identified a man who was found in the water near the Tidal Basin earlier this month. On April 11, police say 70-year-old FuzzWoody Short Fuzzy, of Northwest D.C., was found between the Tidal Basin and a bridge carrying Interstate 395 across the Washington Channel of th 4 Factors for Parents to Weigh About Overseas Arab Universities 04/22/2015 08:00pm • One of the biggest decisions parents will help their children make is choosing a university. For families in the Arab region, this can mean sending a child across the border to another country in the Middle East or North Africa. Parents who have made that choice cite academic options, costs and car 1,000 Apple apps at risk 04/22/2015 06:15pm • WASHINGTON — As many as 1,000 mobile apps for Apple devices could be vulnerable to hacking because of a network coding problem. Although just a small percentage of Apple apps available to consumers are at risk, the list of vulnerable apps include some of the most popular, like Uber's, says Ken The Dreaded ACL Tear -- and How to Recover 04/21/2015 08:00pm • It was an away basketball game, and just as well that Abby Navarro's parents weren't in the stands. Navarro, then 16 and a forward for Lawton High School in Oklahoma, was dribbling left-handed down the court, a rival player close behind. "I remember trying to cross the ball over to my right hand w Doctor Shortage: Who Will Take Care of the Elderly? 04/20/2015 08:00pm • A shortage of health care providers who specialize in geriatrics at a time when the number of people ages 65 and older is rapidly growing threatens to jeopardize the health of older Americans, according to experts in the field. "We are not prepared as a nation. We are facing a crisis," says Dr. He Weigh Medical School Carefully as an Older Applicant 04/20/2015 08:00pm • The Medical School Admissions Doctor has received questions about applying to medical school as an older applicant. For older prospective doctors with degrees in other fields or potential career-changers -- and those who have dreamed of being a doctor since childhood -- there are a few things to con Smart Medication Reminders for the Tech-Savvy Patient 04/20/2015 08:00pm • When Andrew Stokrp was discharged from his second kidney transplant surgery last month, the Lebanon, Pennsylvania, resident was sent home with a cumbersome list of 32 morning pills and 22 evening pills that -- if missed -- could result in the rejection of his new kidney. The number of pills he take Why Nice Doctors Are Better Doctors 04/20/2015 01:00pm • Going to the doctor is an exercise in brisk communication, trust and vulnerability -- talking about your health concerns isn't easy. Add to this crunchtime a new doctor who rushes in, fails to provide an introduction and talks down to you throughout the session. But doctors with bad manners aren't m Why Kids Are Hitting Puberty Earlier Than Ever 04/20/2015 09:00am • Most folks remember puberty -- and not always in a good way. It can be an awkward stage of budding breasts, unwanted hair, acne and unexpected body odor. Puberty, when a child undergoes physical changes and becomes sexually mature, typically begins around age 8 in girls and age 9 in boys. But ima Studies outline exercise prescription for a long, healthy life 04/20/2015 04:50am • WASHINGTON — Doctors have long prescribed exercise to patients seeking a healthy, long life, and two new studies outline the proper dose. Combined, these studies tracked the exercise patterns and longevity of almost one million people. The researchers found that the current recommendation o Nurses tell all about the fitness of hospitals 04/19/2015 01:08pm • WASHINGTON -- Nurses get a firsthand look at conditions in our hospitals: they work there everyday amidst the dramas and miracles of modern medicine. And one of the things they have learned is when hospitals are at their best, and when they're not. "Try not to get sick in July," says Alexandr Boy recovering from serious sledding accident throws out first pitch 04/19/2015 06:53am • WASHINGTON -- In what family and friends are calling a miracle, a 6-year-old who had suffered a major head injury after a winter sledding accident in his McLean, Va., neighborhood, went on his first outing outside the hospital Saturday -- to the baseball diamond. While Bensten Schone did not play PBS doc explores 'Giant' leap for human rights 04/17/2015 03:58pm • NOTE: This article is Part 1 of a two-part series on George Stevens' "Giant." Click here for Jason's interview with American Film Institute founder George Stevens Jr. WASHINGTON -- Growing up in San Angelo, Texas, filmmaker Hector Galán was well aware of the Hollywood classic shot in his