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The 4.0 magnitude quake caused no immediate damage but it rattled nerves and became a talking point.

The historic move could result in the break up of the United Kingdom.

A new report on U.S. power plant emissions says Kentucky has the highest rate of carbon dioxide emissions in the nation.The report was produced by…

Ford says the vehicles' cruise control cables can cause the gas pedal to stick.

The attacks happened in a normally peaceful area of southwestern Afghanistan. Some news outlets are reporting that officials say more than a dozen would-be suicide bombers were involved, but that several were killed or captured.

The numbers mean that the economic recovery continues to be sluggish.

The deal would involve swapping advertising and ends a contentious patent dispute launched by Yahoo three months ago.

NPR's Elizabeth Arnold reports that tomorrow's four Midwest presidential primaries are more important for what they say about Sen. Bob Dole's prospects in the November elections than for their actual importance in the Republican nominating race. Dole is considered far ahead of his only remaining GOP opponent, commentator Pat Buchanan, in the Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Ohio contests. All four states could prove crucial to who wins in November.(4:00) 2. WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO? -- NPR's Kathy Schalch reports that presidential candidates have a lot more to spend their money on than expensive television advertising, which often gets the most attention. They spend the bulk of their funds on staff and travel, and direct-mail solicitations to help them raise even more money. This year is already the most expensive campaign in history, but experts aren't sure just what all that spending is getting in return.

Pepper pellets, bean bags, tasers and other so-called "less lethal weapons" are gaining popularity with police departments around the country, especially for crowd control. But the death of a young woman in Boston last fall led investigators to conclude in a report that law-enforcement agencies need more training on how to use the weapons safely. Athena Desai of member station WBUR reports.

Actor Mel Gibson has issued an apology for remarks he reportedly made after being arrested for driving under the influence early Friday. The arresting officer reported that Gibson unleashed an anti-Semitic rant and attempted to flee the scene.