WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of Hispanics born in the United States don’t think illegal Hispanic immigrants should be given drivers’ licenses, according to a new poll. Most foreign-born Hispanics disagree, according to the polling for the Pew Hispanic Center. Six in 10 Hispanics born in this country approve of measures to prohibit illegal immigrants…

CHICAGO (AP) — A new study finds that heart attack sufferers who go to hospitals on nights and weekends wait longer for an artery-clearing angioplasty than patients during regular hours, increasing their risk of dying. After-hours patients waited an average of one hour and 56 minutes for what is considered the best treatment for heart…

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The American Beverage Association on Tuesday recommended limiting the availability of soft drinks in schools across the country, saying the industry needs to help fight the increasing rate of childhood obesity. ABA President and CEO Susan Neely was to formally announce the organization’s policy recommendation Wednesday at the annual meeting of…

NEW YORK (AP) — More than a year after a campaign was launched against Nielsen Media Research for fear that a new counting system would shortchange blacks, Nielsen says blacks are watching more television in all six cities that are using the new electronic meters. Its critics remain unsatisfied, and the Senate held a hearing…

NEW YORK (AP) — When MTV descends on Miami on Aug. 28 for the annual Video Music Awards, it will bring a seemingly endless lineup of rappers, rockers, teeny boppers and even Killers. Which might make you think MTV still shows music videos. While the Music Television network long ago refocused on original programming, those…

By MARTHA IRVINE / AP National Writer They are among her most cherished possessions — magazines about celebrities, saved carefully in a box that she keeps by her bed. But we’re not talking Tiger Beat, J-14 or any of the other entertainment publications specifically aimed at teens and preteens. Instead, 11-year-old Audriana Rossano is an…

Paula Abdul (AP photo) LOS ANGELES (AP) — While Paula Abdul has joined the ranks of celebrities who have successfully fended off allegations of misconduct, there’s still a jury to be heard from. It remains up to the “American Idol” audience to decide whether TV’s No. 1 show has retained its credibility when it returns…

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Stewart, the man behind the “Ask Dr. Bob” Web service, is glad to answer any questions students may have about oceans. But he draws the line when students ask him to complete entire homework assignments. When one e-mailed a list of 10 questions from an assignment on octopuses, he replied…

NASHVILLE (AP) — House Minority Leader Tre’ Hargett said Tuesday he’s resigning from the Legislature to become a lobbyist for a national drug manufacturer, a job change he said will give him more time with his family. “My family went through a difficult time last session,” the Bartlett Republican said. “I said in ’96 I…

MEMPHIS (AP) — A lobbyist pleaded guilty Tuesday to passing along bribes to state lawmakers, and his lawyer said he is helping the government in its ongoing Tennessee Waltz investigation. The investigation has led to federal bribery, extortion and conspiracy charges against five current or former lawmakers. Charles Love, a lobbyist and member of the…