Ice wizards: NHL stars are embracing their creative side
Matthew Tkachuk watched Carolina’s Andrei Svechnikov from 20 feet away and knew something special was about to happen.
The Latest: Vaping industry slams ban on flavored products
BOSTON — The Latest on Massachusetts becoming the first state to ban flavored tobacco and vaping products, including menthol cigarettes (all times loc...
No more menthol cigarettes: New ban on tobacco, vape flavors
BOSTON — Massachusetts’ governor signed into law Wednesday a groundbreaking ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products, including menthol...
Man using magnet fishes WWI-era grenade from Michigan river
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A magnet-wielding angler has fished a World War I-era grenade from a western Michigan river.
Duke solidifies No. 1 in AP Top 25; Maryland rises to No. 5
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski set the record for wins coaching a No. 1 team when his top-ranked Blue Devils knocked off California and Georgetown on back...
Trump hears opposing viewpoints in debate over youth vaping
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday heard opposing viewpoints in the debate over youth vaping but offered no insight into where he would ult...
Massachusetts OKs ban on flavored vaping, tobacco products
BOSTON — Massachusetts lawmakers passed a groundbreaking ban Thursday on the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products, including menthol cigarette...
New York joins states suing e-cigarette maker Juul
NEW YORK — New York has joined the ranks of states suing the nation’s biggest e-cigarette maker, Juul Labs Inc., saying the company used deceptive mar...
Capitals brace for Hathaway to be suspended for spitting
ARLINGTON, Va. — Garnet Hathaway was ejected for spitting on an opponent and now the Washington Capitals winger may have to swallow more punishment fr...
Patrick defends corporations and capitalism in primary bid
DES MOINES, Iowa — Democratic presidential candidate Deval Patrick is centering his fledgling campaign on a defense of corporations and capitalism tha...
Hathaway ejected for spitting during brawl, Caps beat Ducks
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored a power-play goal, Garnet Hathaway was ejected for spitting during a heated brawl and the Washington Capitals beat t...
California sues e-cigarette maker Juul over ads, youth sales
WASHINGTON — California on Monday sued the nation’s biggest e-cigarette maker, alleging that Juul Labs deliberately marketed and sold its flavored nic...
Since losing ’18 final, Golden Knights look more like Caps
Almost 18 months since the Vegas Golden Knights' improbable inaugural season ended, they look much more like the team that vanquished them in the Stan...
Michigan teen who vaped received double lung transplant
DETROIT — A Michigan teenager was the recipient of what could be the first double lung transplant on a person whose lungs were severely damaged from v...
Judge grants USWNT class status in discrimination lawsuit
The U.S. women's national team has been granted class status in its lawsuit against U.S. Soccer that alleges gender discrimination in compensation and...
US officials identify ‘strong culprit’ in vaping illnesses
NEW YORK — U.S. health officials announced a breakthrough Friday into the cause of a mysterious outbreak of vaping illnesses, reporting they have a "v...
No. 3 Ohio State sits star DE Chase Young, who blames loan
COLUMBUS, Ohio — No. 3 Ohio State announced Friday it will not play star defensive end Chase Young against Maryland this weekend amid concerns he viol...
Trump to pursue higher sales age for e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says his administration will support raising the age to purchase electronic cigarettes from 18 to 21 in its upcomi...
Juul halts US sales of popular mint-flavored e-cigarettes
WASHINGTON — Juul Labs said Thursday it will halt U.S. sales of its best-selling, mint-flavored electronic cigarettes as it struggles to survive a nat...
How top 2020 Democrats are trying to win over union members
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' natural constituency has long been working Americans, and appealing to union members is key to his p...
US teen vaping numbers climb, fueled by Juul & mint flavor
New research shows U.S. teens who use electronic cigarettes prefer those made by Juul Labs, and mint is the favorite flavor for many of them, suggesti...
South Dakota executes man in ’92 slaying of former co-worker
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — A man who fatally stabbed a former co-worker who interrupted him during a 1992 burglary was executed Monday in South Dakota.
California cannabis group wants tighter vaping-safety rules
LOS ANGELES — An alliance of major legal marijuana businesses in California urged the state Monday to adopt tougher safety rules for ingredients and d...
Kickoff return launches No. 14 Michigan past Maryland 38-7
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — In a Big Ten matchup between Michigan and Maryland, Giles Jackson and Javon Leake each returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown...
Altria takes a $4.5 billion hit on Juul amid vaping backlash
WASHINGTON — Marlboro-maker Altria is taking a big financial hit from its multibillion-dollar bet on e-cigarettes.
Health official: No ‘short list’ of vaping illness suspects
NEW YORK — Health officials acknowledged Friday they are still looking at a wide range of products and chemicals that could be causing the U.S. vaping...