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  • Gov. Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to be Cautious – High Danger of Fires Across the State
    New York State is on "fire watch" - Governor Andrew Cuomo is urging all New Yorkers to take extra caution, as dry weather conditions have led to a very…
  • VIDEO: Rapping Federal Worker Adds To Evidence Of Waste And Excess
    As if there wasn't enough outrage already about the "excessive and wasteful" spending by the federal government's General Services Administration at a 2010 conference in Las Vegas, now there's video evidence.
  • As U.S. coal consumption has fallen, its exports of coal have risen. Pictured, Midwest Generation's Crawford Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant in Chicago. The city's two coal-fired plants are closing under a deal with city officials and environmental groups.
    U.S. Coal Exports Soar To 1991 Heights
    America's reliance on coal to produce electricity has declined by more than 20 percent in recent years — but it is exporting coal at a rate not seen in 20 years, according to the AP. Much of the new surge in coal exports comes from Japan and South Korea.
  • James Murdoch, in July 2011.
    Murdoch Son Stepping Down From Post At BSkyB
    The hacking scandal that has ripped through Rupert Murdoch's newspapers in the U.K. has now led to son James Murdoch's decision to step down as chairman of the satellite broadcast giant.
  • When Parliament is in session, some may be overdoing it.
    After Bar Brawl, British Parliament Moves To Limit Members' Drinks
    Drinking has long been a part of life for many members of Parliament. But a fight started by one lawmaker has lead to new rules. Bartenders and other staff will be trained on how to cut off intoxicated politicians.
  • Hewlett-Packard Set To Lay Off 30,000 People
    Hewlett-Packard reportedly has decided on a restructuring that will eliminate 30,000 jobs worldwide. The company isn't expected to say anything publically until next week when it announces quarterly earnings.
  • Officials and mourners prepare to place the coffin of Afghanistan High Peace Council and former Taliban leader Arsala Rahmani in a grave earlier today, in Kabul.
    Afghanistan: More Troubles, But U.S. Ambassador Sees Path Forward
    Another bombing today. On Sunday, the assassination of a Taliban leader who wanted peace. But Ambassador Ryan Crocker says the new U.S.-Afghan agreement raises chances for peace and relative stability.
  • The Best of Our Knowledge # 907
    http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/wamc/local-wamc-671159.mp3Albany, NY – NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION SERIES THE SOUNDS OF PROGRESS: THE…
  • The stronger the aroma, the more likely you are to take a smaller bite, researchers found.
    Intense Aromas Lead To Smaller Bites
    People take smaller bites when a food has a strong aroma. That explains why we nibble on unfamiliar foods. But it also might be a way for people to eat less without feeling deprived.
  • 'Footnote' Takes On Ambition, Father-Son Rivalry
    Footnote is set in Jerusalem's Hebrew University and deals with the implacable rivalry between two scholars of the Talmud, the complex and sacred text of the Jewish religious tradition. These competitive scholars, the misanthropic Eliezer and the gregarious Uriel, also just happen to be father and son.
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