WASHINGTON - The battery that caught fire in a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 in Boston earlier this month was not overcharged, but government investigators said there could still be problems with wiring or other charging components.

Q: Does it affect your iPhone’s battery life when you charge it every night? I have found a lot of conflicting answers on the web. — Madeline

Mesa drivers now have access to eight electric vehicle charging stations in the city. The new Blink chargers were installed in October and are located at three city facilities including the Main Public Library, 64 E. 1st St.; Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St.; and Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St.

Sophomore, Sarah Galvin, 16, is hard at work preparing for her oral presentation to the United States military at the national Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS), to take place next month. Galvin’s presentation of an Android application to control a robot took first place at last weekend’s state competition and she took home a $2,000 college scholarship and an all-expenses-paid invitation to the national finals.

DETROIT — Gasoline prices are headed for record highs this spring. If that happens, a new, more fuel-efficient car may be worth the investment.

Q: I got a new laptop battery. What is the best way to condition it? I use my laptop as a desktop with a port replicator. It's always plugged in. - Brian

Q: How does the music on "The Lighthouse" differ musically from Collective Soul?

Since Jim Stack bought his new Nissan six months ago, he’s come to enjoy watching fuel prices bounce around.

Luis Alicea recalled the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, as a beautiful scene, full of clear skies, sunshine and a cool breeze that turned eerily surreal in a matter of hours.

Luis Alicea recalled the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, as a beautiful scene, full of clear skies, sunshine and a cool breeze that turned eerily surreal in a matter of hours.

Luis Alicea recalled the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, as a beautiful scene, full of clear skies, sunshine and a cool breeze that turned eerily surreal in a matter of hours.

Summer is in full swing! The weather's hot, the days are long and you'd kill to be doing anything outside. Camping trips, weekends at the beach and barbecues abound during this eventful time of year. It's a time to relax, rejuvenate and, most of all, have fun. Kids know how to do this best. After they've been studying at school all year they just want to have fun all summer long. It's good for them to get all that pent up energy out and recharge their batteries. It's good for you, too. You'll need the rest when fall comes around and the school schedule makes demands on your time and focus.

AAA Arizona will offer free battery testing for vehicle owners 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28 at its Chandler office, 4040 W. Ray Road, Suite 2. If your battery needs replacement you can purchase one from the organization that carries a 72-month warranty with no mileage limit. No appointment is necessary.

Q: Is it true that I should let the batteries on my laptop and smartphone run down all the way before I recharge them in order to extend the life of the battery? - Skip

Most of what we consume can be recycled, but not by the city of Phoenix. With a little bit of planning and research it's possible to find cleaner ways to dispose of hazardous items, even here in Ahwatukee Foothills.

Most of what we consume can be recycled, but not by the city of Phoenix. With a little bit of planning and research it's possible to find cleaner ways to dispose of hazardous items, even here in Ahwatukee Foothills.

With the  monsoon season in full swing, many drivers may find themselves unexpectedly caught in the midst of one of these sudden, and oftentimes violent, storms. 

With the  monsoon season in full swing, many drivers may find themselves unexpectedly caught in the midst of one of these sudden, and oftentimes violent, storms. 

With the  monsoon season in full swing, many drivers may find themselves unexpectedly caught in the midst of one of these sudden, and oftentimes violent, storms. 

Q: I use a Verizon Air Card; the mobility, thus far is great, but I am only able to use it on one computer. Recently heard that I could network the Air Card by using one of the CradlePoint 3G/4G Routers. Any pertinent information you can share? - Gloria

METAIRIE, La. — From Gregg Williams' perspective as the Saints' defensive coordinator, last weekend's high-scoring thriller between Green Bay and Arizona was as ugly as it gets. "I thought defense was set back 100 years in the National Football League," Williams said.

Scott Bordow: It's safe to say that Arizona never had a decade in sports like the one that's about to end. Championships were won, legends left the game and the death of a hero broke our hearts. The Valley grew up as a sports market, and we were swept along for the ride.

Twenty-first century alchemy could light up rural villages in Africa that are far from electricity grids.