Pluto is full of surprises — about 100 of them and counting, to be exact. Scientists working with the New Horizons mission — which make its close flyby of Pluto in July — have been sifting through the data beamed back to Earth from the spacecraft that is now more than 3 billion miles from our planet. … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Gun Store Verdict May Affect Gun Sales
A jury's decision in Wisconsin that a Milwaukee gun store was negligent in the illegal sale of a gun that was later used in a shooting won't necessarily have immediate effects in the gun marketplace, experts said. … [Read more...]
U.S. Troop Withdrawal in Afghanistan Postponed
The United States will halt its military withdrawal from Afghanistan and instead keep thousands of troops in the country through the end of President Obama’s term in 2017, Mr. Obama will announce on Thursday, prolonging the American role in a war that has now stretched on for 14 years. … [Read more...]
Walmart’s Bad News Could Be Good News for Holiday Shoppers
What is bad news for Walmart investors may be good news for Walmart shoppers this Christmas. The giant retailer's disappointing sales outlook may actually contribute to deeper holiday discounts. … [Read more...]
Violence Rises in Middle East, US Staying Out of It
On the same day Israeli security footage captured a brutal attack at the hands of a Palestinian terrorist on the streets of Jerusalem, Washington appears reluctant to take sides in the flareup of violence. … [Read more...]
Star Keith Thibodeux From I Love Lucy Talks Down Memory Lane
It's been 60 years since Keith Thibodeux won America's hearts as "Little Ricky" on I Love Lucy. Thibodeux, now 64 and one of the last surviving cast members of the show, said he is grateful to have been a part of the cult classic. … [Read more...]
Spring And Winter Will Be Effected by Climate Change in a Big Way
Climate change will shorten winters by about three weeks by the beginning of next century, according to a new study. The study, published this week in Environmental Research Letters, looked at the onset of spring and the flower blooms and leaf bursts that come along with it. … [Read more...]
Forest Service Sued After Letting Nestlé Bottle Water Under 27-Years Expired License
Nestlé, the food and drink company that sparked outrage among environmentalists earlier this year for continuing its California bottled water operations in the midst of the state’s historic drought, is coming under fire again. … [Read more...]