AssociatedPress 3/7/2013 :New Technology Makes Cars Safer, Easier to Drive..Raw: Deadly Quake in Indonesia's Aceh Province..AP Top Stories July 3 A 2013

New Technology Makes Cars Safer, Easier to Drive Automakers have developed new technologies that are making cars safer, more efficient and easier to drive. From auto-braking to lane-centering, the cars practically drive themselves. (July 3) Raw: Deadly Quake in Indonesia's Aceh Province At least 22 people died in an earthquake that felled buildings and caused landslides in western Indonesia on Tuesday, according to officials. Hundreds of people were injured and more than 1,500 houses and buildings were damaged across Aceh province. (July AP Top Stories July 3 A Here's the latest news for Wednesday, July 3: Egypt turmoil grows as army deadline is to expire; Bolivian leader's plane rerouted on Snowden fear; Texas House committee approves abortion rules; Band of Brothers: 3 TX siblings enter West Point. A-Rod: 'It's Good to Get Back Out There' New York Yankees Third Baseman Alex Rodriguez played in a minor league game in Charleston, South Carolina on Tuesday, going hitless in two at-bats. It's the first time Rodriguez has appeared in a game since surgery on his left hip in January. (July 3) 3D Printing Creates 'Bionic Ear' Researchers at Princeton University have the technology - they can't make you stronger or faster, but they can print out what they call a 'bionic ear.' (July 3) Egypt Turmoil Grows, Deadline Approaches About two dozen people are reported dead in clashes between supporters and opponents of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. Huge protests are filling the streets, while the Egyptian military says if Morsi doesn't solve the crisis, it will. (July 3) BART Rail Service Strike Hits 3rd Day San Francisco Bay Area commuters are facing a third straight day of difficult commuting, with the BART rail system on strike. (July 3) ShowBiz Minute: Adele, Winehouse, Depp Adele gets waxed by Madame Tussauds in London; Amy Winehouse exhibition reveals new side to the late singer; Johnny Depp: 'Just happy to still be around.' (July 3) Adele Is Immortalized in Wax Madame Tussauds in London reveal the latest addition to their music department - a wax work of Grammy-winning singer Adele. (July 03) Demian Bichir's Bridge Between US and Mexico Oscar-nominated actor Demian Bichir discusses his new role in crime series 'The Bridge' - in which Mexican and American authorities work together on a case - and how the two countries could benefit from building bridges instead of erecting walls. (July 3) Ringo Turns 73 Beatles legend, Ringo Starr, celebrates his 73rd birthday by asking the world to celebrate peace and love with him. (July 03) Zimmerman: What Did He Know and When? Florida's "stand your ground" law came up in a criminal justice course that George Zimmerman enrolled in five years ago. The prosecution says it shows he knew the self-defense law when he allegedly shot and killed Trayvon Martin. (July 3) Raw: Dramatic Train Rescue Caught on Video Newly released surveillance video captures the dramatic rescue of a man who tumbled onto railroad tracks as a subway train approached. Bystanders at Atlanta's Five Points Station formed a human chain to rescue him. Video was altered at source. (July 3) Raw: Egypt's Army Tightens Grip Egypt's military moved to tighten its control of key institutions and slapped a travel ban on President Mohammed Morsi and allies in preparation for an almost certain push to remove him with the expiration of an afternoon deadline. (July 3) Lucky Duck Gets New Prosthetic Foot A print company in Nashville used 3D printing technology to design a prosthetic foot for one lucky duck. (July 3) Raw: Bolivian President's Plane Leaves Vienna Bolivian President Evo Morales boarded a plane headed home from Vienna. An earlier flight was delayed amid suggestions Morales was trying to spirit away NSA leaker Edward Snowden. (July 3) Raw: Massive Celebrations in Cairo The streets of Cairo erupted in cheers after an announcement by Egypt's military chief that President Mohammed Morsi was being replaced with the head of Egypt's powerful constitutional court. (July 3) US: Egyptian People Deserve Peaceful Solution The U.S. State Department voiced concern over tensions in Egypt on Wednesday. Prior to President Mohammed Morsi's ouster, the U.S. State Department said the Egyptian people deserve a peaceful political solution to the current crisis. (July 3) Judge: "Inappropriate" for Castro to See Child Ariel Castro, charged with holding three women captive in his Cleveland home for about a decade and raping them, has been ruled competent to stand trial. But a judge denied Castro's request to visit with a child he fathered with one of the women. (July 3) Swaying Tower Forces Closures at Coney Island Coney Island's famous Cyclone, the Wonder Wheel and Luna Park were closed Wednesday while engineers inspected a 275-foot-tall observation tower that was reported to be swaying. (July 3) AP Top Stories July 3 P Here's the latest news for Wednesday, July 3rd: Egyptian president removed from office; Bolivia's president heading home after Snowden flap; Progress in San Francisco transit strike; Lucky duck gets new flipper. Hopefuls Weigh-In for Hot Dog Eating Contest It was weigh-in day at City Hall Park Wednesday for the contestants in the annual Coney Island 4th of July hot dog contest. Top contenders include Joey Chestnut, and Sonya Thomas. (July 3) Key Health Mandate Delayed Businesses are welcoming the Obama administration's decision to delay a mandate for companies to buy health coverage. But the one-year postponement raises new questions about President Barack Obama's landmark health law. (July 3) Egypt Army Ousts Morsi, Calls Early Vote To the cheers of millions, the Egyptian military announced that embattled President Mohammed Morsi will be replaced. The army has suspended the Islamist-backed constitution and called for early elections. (July 3) Raw: Woman Rescued After Driving Into Sinkhole Firefighters had to rescue an Ohio woman from a 10-foot-deep sinkhole after she drove into it when it opened unexpectedly. (July 3) Usher Lights Empire State Building for July 4th Grammy winner Usher flipped the switch during a lighting ceremony Wednesday at the Empire State Building. He's been tapped to serve as the curator for Macy's 4th of July Fireworks. He's scored the soundtrack and contributed to design plans. (July 3) More Than 100 Structures Burned by Ariz. Fire More than 100 homes and structures have burned in an Arizona wildfire that claimed the lives of 19 members of an elite firefighting crew, officials said on Wednesday. (July 3) Firefighter's Widow: 'He Was an Amazing Dad' In the biggest loss of U.S. firefighters since 9/11, violent wind gusts on Sunday turned what was believed to be a manageable forest fire in Arizona into a death trap for 19 firefighters. A memorial service is set for Tuesday. (July 3) Today in History July 4 Highlights of this day in history: America's Declaration of Independence; Former Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson die on same day; Israel's raid at Entebbe; West Point opens; Lou Gehrig's farewell to baseball; Neil Simon born. (July 4) Raw: Celebration Continues in Cairo Egypt's first democratically elected president was ousted on Wednesday by the military after barely a year in office, felled by the same kind of popular revolt that first brought him to power in the Arab Spring. (July 4)