Chiquita Fruit Company Is Bought By Two Brazilian Firms
The Charlotte, N.C.-based company traces its roots to the 1870s, when American entrepreneurs brought bananas to U.S. consumers from the Caribbean.
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N.J. Says Quarantined Nurse Will Be Discharged, Allowed To Leave
Kaci Hickox, the nurse who spent the weekend in mandatory quarantine after arriving in New Jersey from West Africa, will be discharged from the hospital and allowed to leave the state, officials say.
After Sunday Service, Georgia Churches Get Souls To The Polls
If Democrat Michelle Nunn wins in Georgia, it will likely be because of strong African-American voter turnout. Black churches are busing congregants to early voting locations after Sunday services.
U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Cements Its Dominance
The U.S. team didn't give up a single goal in the 5-game CONCACAF tournament. They capped off their performance Sunday with a near-perfect 6-0 game against Costa Rica.
Why California's Drought-Stressed Fruit May Be Better For You
Is California's severe drought hurting the nutrient content of fruit? No, preliminary data on pomegranates suggest. The fruit may be smaller, but packed with more antioxidants, tests show.
Pandora Hopes To Lure Musicians Backstage With Analytics
The music streaming company is making a play for artists' goodwill, announcing a new service that gives musicians access to data on who is listening to their music, when and where.
Disabled Vermont Woman Who Led Class-Action Suit Sues Medicare Again
A legally blind woman who has led a fight to make Medicare pay for care even when patients' medical conditions don't improve is in court to get Medicare payment for her own home care.
The Red Cross Is Using Text Messaging To Take Down Ebola
Working with the government, the Red Cross sends 2 million texts a month to people in Sierra Leone, reminding them to wash their hands, take their temperature and protect themselves from Ebola.
Town In Hawaii Prepares For Possible Evacuation Ahead Of Lava Flow
On the state's Big Island, the town of Pahoa is packing up to leave if the flow from Mount Kilauea continues its advance.
Pro-Western Parties Sweep Ukraine's Parliamentary Elections
Exit polls show parties allied with President Petro Poroshenko have won a clear majority, but the results are likely to further anger Russia.