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FDA outlines policy for overseeing nanotechnology 06/26/2014 09:50am • MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal regulators want to hear from companies using tiny, engineered micro-particles in their products, part of an effort to stay abreast of the growing field of nanotechnology.The Food and Drug Administration issued final recommendations Tuesday West to Putin: Prove commitment to Ukraine peace 06/26/2014 05:04am • LYNN BERRY Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) -- The Kremlin on Wednesday renounced the right to send troops into Ukraine and voiced support for a peace plan, but the West said Russia must do much more to stop the fighting in eastern Ukraine if it wants to avoid a new, more crippling round of sanctions.A 'Get a warrant' to search cellphones, Justices say 06/26/2014 01:18am • MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- In an emphatic defense of privacy in the digital age, a unanimous Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that police generally may not search the cellphones of people they arrest without first getting search warrants.Cellphones are unlike anything else police Officials: Sanctions on Russia could be delayed 06/25/2014 06:04pm • MATTHEW LEE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sanctions aimed at key economic sectors in Russia because of its threatening moves in Ukraine might be delayed because of positive signals from Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Obama administration officials.The United States and its Euro Rebuilding Celtics have 2 first-round picks 06/25/2014 05:32pm • HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) -- Danny Ainge stockpiled draft choices for his big rebuilding project with the Boston Celtics.Now the decision-maker who won three NBA championships as a player with the Celtics and one as their general manager gets to use them after the third worst season Mazda's biggest SUV, CX-9, is a nimble handler 06/25/2014 01:36pm • ANN M. JOB For The Associated Press Mazda, the car company that gave the world the nimble, two-seat Miata roadster, makes a commendable seven-seat crossover sport utility vehicle, too.And like the Miata, the 2014 Mazda CX-9 is a nimble handler that drives as if it's smaller than it is.The nearly 17- Fact sheet: 2014 Mazda CX-9 06/25/2014 01:01pm • The Associated Press 2014 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring AWDBASE PRICE: $29,985 for Sport FWD; $31,575 for Sport AWD; $32,480 for Touring FWD; $34,070 for Touring AWD; $35,035 for Grand Touring FWD; $36,625 for Grand Touring AWD.PRICE AS TESTED: $40,040.TYPE: Front-engine, all-wheel drive, seven-passenge NATO: "No signs" Russia is respecting commitments 06/25/2014 08:51am • JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG Associated Press BRUSSELS (AP) -- NATO's secretary general said Wednesday there are "no signs" Russia is respecting its commitments over Ukraine, and that the U.S.-led alliance will consider what to do next.Anders Fogh Rasmussen, NATO's top civilian official, made the comments ahe West readies package of sector sanctions on Russia 06/25/2014 03:20am • JULIE PACE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The United States and its European allies are finalizing a package of sanctions on Russia's key economic sectors that could be levied as early as this week, though the penalties might be delayed because of positive signals from Russian President Vladimi Family: 12-year-old stabbing victim is on the mend 06/24/2014 05:56pm • DINESH RAMDE Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A 12-year-old girl who authorities say was stabbed 19 times by two classmates trying to please a fictional character is making steady physical and emotional progress, and she recently enjoyed a movie date with her father, her family said Tuesday.The so Family: 12-year-old stabbing victim is on the mend 06/24/2014 05:56pm • DINESH RAMDE Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A 12-year-old girl who authorities say was stabbed 19 times by two classmates trying to please a fictional character is making steady physical and emotional progress, and she recently enjoyed a movie date with her father, her family said Tuesday.The so Family: 12-year-old stabbing victim is on the mend 06/24/2014 05:56pm • DINESH RAMDE Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A 12-year-old girl who authorities say was stabbed 19 times by two classmates trying to please a fictional character is making steady physical and emotional progress, and she recently enjoyed a movie date with her father, her family said Tuesday.The so Saunders says trade talk is at 'feeding frenzy' 06/24/2014 05:19pm • JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Basketball Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- With the NBA draft only two days away and Kevin Love there to be had for the right offer, Minnesota Timberwolves President Flip Saunders was asked if things are starting to get interesting."They've been interesting for four weeks," Saunders sa Christina's world? Maine. Wyeth world? Chadds Ford 06/24/2014 03:05pm • BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor CHADDS FORD, Pa. (AP) -- A recent review of an Andrew Wyeth show calls his famous painting "Christina's World" the "best-loved worst painting in history."But don't be a hater. Some of us love Wyeth, his work, and well, his entire family -- including his father N.C. Wy FIFA hails 'milestone' ESPN rating for US-Portugal 06/24/2014 02:34pm • RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- FIFA has hailed the TV rating in the United States for the World Cup match between the Americans and Portugal as a milestone for the sport.The 24.7 million television viewers were "spectacular figures" for a group-stage match, FIFA's director of television Niclas Ericson said