Florham PArk, N.J. -- New York Jets defensive back Eric Smith said he would appeal the suspension and fine imposed by the NFL for his hit on Arizona's Anquan Boldin.

Miami -- U.S. scientists, using a new method to evaluate hurricane formation, say they've discovered global warming might produce fewer, but stronger, hurricanes.

Berlin -- A British Easyjet crew subdued an irate German passenger who had threatened to open the cabin door at 30,000 feet, police in Berlin said.

Storrs, Conn. -- A U.S. scientist says DNA tests could help predict and prevent harmful algae blooms around the globe, thereby reducing such blooms' economic impacts.

Some truly shocking stats suggest that far too many Americans have saved far too little for their golden years, and now face a gruesome retirement. But several financial experts are bucking this conventional wisdom. Surprisingly, they argue that we might be saving too much for retirement.

Palo Alto, Calif. -- Philanthropist Lorry I. Lokey, the founder of Business Wire, is giving $75 million to the Stanford University School of Medicine, the school said.

Deerborn, Mich. -- The Ford Motor Co. announced Monday in Dearborn, Mich., the creation of a new system to allow parents to control the top speed and stereo volume of their cars.

Evanston, Ill -- Interruptions from such things as cellular phones and e-mails could make people better at solving problems, U.S. researchers say.

Toronto -- Canadian homeowners and business owners are finding that the economic woes of the United States are spilling across the border.

Los Angeles -- Hollywood actress Katie Holmes is to guest star on the quirky legal comedy-drama series "Eli Stone," ABC said Monday.

London -- A study suggests Britain's obesity problem is significantly worse than people have been led to believe.

New York -- Crude oil prices fell to $89.02 per barrel Monday, dropping below $90 a barrel for the first time since February.

EDINBURGH, Scotland -- A space-age parking garage in Edinburgh, Scotland, has gone unused since the company that owned it went bankrupt four years ago.