From the Wires

PCMag: Apple’s maps have been widely scorned as inferior after it dumped Google maps from its phones. Now after much clamoring, users can get a Google map app.

Washington Post: As Michigan becomes the 24th state to enact a “right to work” law, what effects do these laws have? It’s still hard to find definitive evidence that right-to-work laws help (or harm) a state’s overall economy.

Time: Tools support from mobile apps can dramatically improve weight-management success, a new study shows.

AP: Indianapolis wants to be the first major city to replace its entire fleet with electric and hybrid vehicles.

CNet: Appearing just a few hours ago, the tweet by Benedict VI has so far picked up 37,489 retweets and been tagged as a favorite by 12,225 people.

Oregonian: As up to 10,000 shoppers strolled amid holiday decorations and background Christmas carols, the Clackamas Town Center shopping mall erupted into a scene of horror Tuesday, when a masked gunman raced inside the mall and began firing dozens of shots.

Toledo Blade: As fans buy out stores’ last remaining supplies of Hostess Brands Twinkies, some are turning to the internet to try and perfect a homemade replica of the snack cakes.

Reuters: An election victory tweet from President Barack Obama — “Four more years” with a picture of him hugging his wife — was the most retweeted ever.

Wall Street Journal: Delta Air Lines agreed to buy a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic Airways for $360 million.

A poll released by Public Policy Polling shows that comedian Stephen Colbert is voters’ top pick for South Carolina’s open Senate seat.