SUGAR LAND, TX—Shortly after reports surfaced today that the Boy Scouts of America had voted to lift its ban on gay youths, local homosexual child Max Lovell, 14, told reporters that he was looking forward to joining the organization and finally bei... The government confirmed for the first time that it has killed Americans in strikes by unmanned aerial drones, killing four U.S. Environmentalists are worried by how a wind-energy project near the Mojave Desert could affect the fragile condor population.     A visit to Africa by Secretary of State John Kerry comes as amid several developments on the continent, but Syria was still on his agenda.     Across the United States, teachers are using iPad and other tablets to reinvent the presentation and management of educational material. According to a report in Wired magazine, “tablets’ simplicity, ease of use and the massive range of academically minded applications available are drawing teachers and educational technologists to the platform in droves.” iPad is leading this charge, as “the most popular tablet among educators,” and “Apple’s iTunes U is one tool making iPad-based course integration easier by helping teachers create and curate a wholly digital curriculum.” Melissa Clark makes strawberry shortcake with lemon-pepper syrup; David Tanis makes Yucatán fish.     The Avalanche hired the former star players Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic, John Elway is running the Broncos and the Rockies have tapped some Blake Street Bombers.     Details of investigations into government leaks of classified materials also hint at the personal and professional cost for those caught up.     A comedic webisode about two roommates became a viral sensation this week after reaching the unprecedented 100 view milestone. The dismissal of Msgr. John E. Doran is the latest fallout from a sexual abuse scandal that stretches back more than a decade.     After five years away, 50 horses of the historic B&B Carousell are back in Coney Island with new coats of paint, refurbished joints and new tails.     With David Beckham retiring last week, Onion Sports examines notable moments from the soccer player’s illustrious 21-year career. Apple announced financial results for its 13-week fiscal 2013 first quarter ended December 29, 2012. The company posted record quarterly revenue of $54.5 billion and record quarterly net profit of $13.1 billion, or $13.81 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $46.3 billion and net profit of $13.1 billion, or $13.87 per diluted share, in the 14-week year-ago quarter. “We’re thrilled with record revenue of over $54 billion and sales of over 75 million iOS devices in a single quarter,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We’re very confident in our product pipeline as we continue to focus on innovation and making the best products in the world.” Check out the news from the launch and be among the first to download Internet Explorer 9. Apple announced that iTunes U has reached a new milestone — over one billion content downloads. iTunes U features the world’s largest online catalog of free educational content from top schools and prominent libraries, museums, and organizations. Educators are using this content to create courses that include lectures, assignments, books, quizzes, and more for iOS users around the world. “It’s inspiring to see what educators and students of all types are doing with iTunes U,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “With the incredible content offered on iTunes U, students can learn like never before ― there are now iTunes U courses with more than 250,000 students enrolled in them, which is a phenomenal shift in the way we teach and learn.” With more than a hundred billion dollars in the past dozen years, thousands of groups have tried to find ways to spend it.     For millions of people below the poverty line, no assistance for health insurance will be available in states that have refused to expand Medicaid.     How One Man Defied The Critics Who Said Large-Breasted Models Couldn't Sell Funny T-Shirts Boss Born In 1991 LOS ANGELES—Ahead of his impending free agency, Lakers center Dwight Howard told reporters Thursday that he is “very interested” in moving to Houston and completely ruining the Rockets. Apple has announced that music fans have purchased and downloaded more than 25 billion songs from the iTunes Store. “We are grateful to our users whose passion for music over the past 10 years has made iTunes the number one music retailer in the world,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. The 25 billionth song, “Monkey Drums” (Goksel Vancin Remix) by Chase Buch, was purchased by Phillip Lüpke from Germany. As the downloader of the 25 billionth song, Phillip will receive a €10,000 iTunes gift card.