US NEWS
Thirty States Record Unemployment Increases In January
2010-03-10 12:32pm
Thirty states and the District of Columbia recorded over-the-month unemployment rate increases in January, according to latest figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Stormwater Source of PAH Pollution in NY/NJ Harbor
2010-03-10 12:26pm
Stormwater runoff has for the first time been identified as the main source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon pollutants to the NY/NJ Harbor.
Slow Job Creation Stalling US Economic Recovery: Consumer Reports Index
2010-03-09 12:01pm
Slow job creation continues to drag on the economy, according to the Consumer Reports Index for March.
Violent Crime 'Race Gap' Narrows, But Varies Across U.S.
2010-03-09 11:36am
The U.S. 'race gap' in the commission of violent crime has narrowed substantially, yet persists - with murder arrest rates for African Americans still out-distancing those for whites, according to a new 80-city study by the University of Maryland, Fl
Former Army General Nominated To Head TSA
2010-03-08 11:58am
President Barack Obama has nominated retired General Robert A. Harding as Assistant Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration).
$40 Million Awarded To Develop Next Generation Nuclear Plant
2010-03-08 11:41am
U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu has announced selections for the award of $40 million to two teams led by Pittsburgh-based Westinghouse Electric Co. and San Diego-based General Atomics for conceptual design and planning work for the Next Generat
High Turnout In Iraqi Elections
Rush To Develop Stock Markets Has "Huge Downside"
American Toyota Owners Happy Despite Recalls
Mexico Extradites Mexican Drug Kingpin To US
SEC Halts Ponzi Scheme Targeting Retired L.A. Bus Drivers
Foodborne Illness Costs U.S. $152 Billion Annually: Report
Rangel Steps Down As Committee Chairman
Chile Appeals For International Help As Quake Toll Mounts
Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator Drops
US Online Job Demand Dips 66,900 In February: Report
Tsunamis Roll Through Pacific As Chile Quakes Rock South America
SEC Charges Madoff's Director of Operations
Two Charged With Terror Violations Over New York Subway Plot
Four Guantanamo Bay Detainees Released