Apple unveils faster, more powerful iPhone

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc. unveiled a faster, more powerful iPhone on Tuesday in its first major product event in years without Steve Jobs presiding.

G2E 2011: Gaming official says regulatory reform under way

The casino industry’s leading trade organization has developed 10 recommendations for streamlining the gaming regulatory process without minimizing the integrity of the system. On the opening day of the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, American Gaming Association President Frank Fahrenkopf Jr. said regulatory reform is ongoing in several states, including Nevada.

Massachusetts official who performed bra trick resigns

ABINGTON, Mass. — The chairman of a Massachusetts school board has resigned days after performing a magic trick at a televised meeting that made it appear as if he had removed a fellow board member’s bra.

Mercedes Benz buys naming rights for Superdome

NEW ORLEANS — The home of the New Orleans Saints and site of six Super Bowls will be renamed the Mercedes-Benz Superdome under a deal with the German automaker.

Michigan homecoming queen kicks winning field goal

PINCKNEY, Mich. — Shortly after being named homecoming queen, a Michigan girl gave her fellow students another big reason to cheer: Brianna Amat kicked the field goal that proved to be the difference as Pinckney Community High School beat Grand Blanc 9-7 on Friday.

Verlander rules aces’ duel

DETROIT — This was the night Justin Verlander had been waiting for ever since he struggled through October as a worn-out rookie five years ago.

Freeman, Blount keep Colts winless

TAMPA, Fla. — Josh Freeman and LeGarrette Blount reversed roles Monday night against Indianapolis.

In Brief

Big 12 university leaders agreed to equally share the wealth from the conference’s most lucrative TV deals if its members agree to lock those top-tier TV rights into the league for at least six years.

Correction

Defense puts cards on table in NYC poker case

NEW YORK — Defense lawyers are trying to persuade a federal court in New York City that online poker isn’t really gambling.

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