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Do cases FBI cites support encryption worries? 10/18/2014 04:56am • ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The text messages captured a cover-up of unimaginable abuse: Parents had struck their toddler so often that they ultimately killed her. The child shook badly because we beat her, the father wrote, and the mother complained that their 2-year-old was the FBI director warns against cellphone encryption 10/17/2014 05:14pm • JACK GILLUM Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- FBI Director James Comey warned in stark terms Thursday against the push by technology companies to encrypt smartphone data and operating systems, arguing that murder cases could be stalled, suspects could walk free and justice could be thwarted by a l UK police charge 5 over alleged London terror plot 10/17/2014 02:20pm • DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) -- Five men appeared in court Friday over what prosecutors say was an alleged IS-inspired plot to shoot and kill police officers or soldiers on the streets of London.Flanked by police officers in stab-proof vests, the men spoke only to confirm their names an Some colleges tell players not to sign autographs 10/17/2014 02:56am • RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer Mississippi State star Dak Prescott says he is taking steps to avoid being the next college football star to be accused of exchanging autographs for cash."I've started just personalizing things -- making sure I write to the person that they're asking for. An Apple shows off new gadgets, but Pay is bigger bet 10/17/2014 12:08am • BRANDON BAILEY AP Technology Writer CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) -- Apple showed off thinner iPads and a new iMac with a high-resolution display on Thursday. Sleek and stunning, yes, but not likely to spark the next iRevolution. The tech giant's bigger strategic bet is that mobile pay service Apple Pay, d EBay 3Q profit tops estimates, but sales miss 10/16/2014 06:50pm • MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Reporter NEW YORK (AP) -- EBay Inc. on Wednesday reported better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter as its PayPal payment unit continued to have strong growth.But revenue missed expectations and the company cut its sales forecast for the year, hurt by the stronge Google tries to upstage Apple with latest devices 10/16/2014 04:46pm • MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Google is coming out with bigger, more expensive versions of its Nexus phone and tablet to attract more of the affluent consumers who faithfully buy each new generation of Apple's iPhone and iPad. It's also releasing a new streaming video an No time to cook? Maybe a cyber sous chef can help 10/16/2014 10:38am • MICHELE KAYAL Associated Press If the only thing standing between you and a home cooked meal is the time and energy to shop and prep, a new breed of would-be cyber sous chefs wants to help get you cooking.Think of it as Hamburger Helper for the Amazon.com era. A bevy of new online services is anglin How to Adjust to the New Boss on the Block 10/16/2014 12:00am • There are certain expectations that accompany the circumstance of being new to a job. And we've all been there -- in fact, a 2012 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics determined that the youngest members of the baby boomer generation, those born between 1957 and 1964, held an average 11 jobs bet 10 MBA Programs Where Grads Have High Debt 10/16/2014 12:00am • B-Schools Where Grads Owe the MostSome MBA graduates who borrowed for their degree will pay a small fortune for their business school credentials. Among the 10 schools where student borrowers had the most debt, the average debt was $97,180. Pepperdine University (Graziadio) (CA)Average MBA program Kapnos Taverna rumored for Bethesda's former Vapiano space 10/15/2014 03:25pm • A Greek restaurant with a famous chef and a well-regarded D.C. flagship is rumored to be taking over the Bethesda Row space just vacated by Vapiano. According to popular restaurant message board DonRockwell.com, Kapnos will be filling the spot at 4900 Hampden Lane. The 14th Street hangout f 10 Colleges With Affordable Out-of-State Tuition 10/15/2014 12:00am • Find a Cheap Out-of-State College The cost of tuition and fees is one of the biggest barriers for many students looking to go to college. Some public colleges offer affordable tuition to in-state students and keep costs low for out-of-state students as well. Students looking for a low-cost ed Too soon? How about not at all for Ebola Halloween 10/14/2014 05:37pm • LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) -- No holiday screams pop culture controversy quite like Halloween.So what's the costume flap of the year? It might just be Ebola, as in Ebola zombies, bloody Ebola patients and faux protective gear. Twitter and other social media were abuzz leading int Irish unveil growth budget, end 6 years' austerity 10/14/2014 02:02pm • SHAWN POGATCHNIK Associated Press DUBLIN (AP) -- Ireland unveiled its first expansive budget Tuesday since the collapse of the Celtic Tiger economy six years ago, ending an era of austerity earlier than expected thanks to the return of Europe-leading growth.Measures unveiled in the 2015 budget will Google debuts same-day delivery in Washington 10/14/2014 07:54am • Need something now, but don't have time to go shopping? Google to the rescue, if you live in Washington, D.C. The Internet search giant announced Tuesday it had expanded its same-day delivery service — launched one year ago in Northern California with the delivery of a box of granola —