East Coast Storms

East Coast StormsEast Coast Storms. The first widespread blizzard of the season slammed the northeastern United States on the heavily traveled Christmas weekend Sunday, canceling more than 1,500 flights, shutting the Amtrak passenger rail and challenging motorists on icy roads.

The Atlantic storm unleashed powerful winds as it moved up the coast, dumping a foot of sideways-blowing snow on

Rick Perry for president

Rick Perry for presidentRick Perry for president. Discontent with the current crop of Republican presidential candidates has caused people to cast about for a fresh face to energize the election contest. Governors Chris Christie of New Jersey and Mitch Daniels of Indiana have been mentioned.

Some political operatives, according to Real Clear Politics, have mentioned another governor's name --

Blackbeard's anchor recovered?

Blackbeard's anchor recovered?Blackbeard's anchor recovered?. An anchor from what's believed to be the wreck of the pirate Blackbeard's flagship has been raised from the ocean floor off the North Carolina coast.

Archaeologists believe the anchor recovered Friday is from the Queen Anne's Revenge, which sank in 1718. That was five months before Blackbeard was killed in a battle.

The artifact

herman cain tim pawlenty announce

herman cain tim pawlenty announceherman cain tim pawlenty announce. Cain, Pawlenty to take next steps. Two Republicans who’ve been campaigning in Iowa are expected to soon announce they’re “official” candidates for the White House.

Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty will formally declare his candidacy Monday during a town hall meeting in Des Moines. Former Godfather’s Pizza C.E.O. Herman

Voters to decide on circumcision

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Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald HouseRonald McDonald House® New York Gala Raises More Than $3.5 Million to Benefit Pediatric Cancer Patients and Their Families
It was bright lights, big city, and even bigger generosity as New York City, led by the retail and financial industries, came together to raise more than $3.5 million at Ronald McDonald House® New York's 19th Annual Gala. The evening's total

'L.A. Noire' changes the face of gaming

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A lone police car patrols the inky L.A. night. The camera zooms in on the side of the car and tilts up to the driver's face — a face that could change the look of video games forever.
The face is that of Detective Cole Phelps, the main character in the new game L.A. Noire. And the face looks, sounds and reacts just

Network Rail Employs Flock Of Sheep To Save Wild Orchids

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But it has discovered that the

It's not teacher, but method that matters

It's not teacher, but method that mattersA Nobel Prize winner's experiment suggests that how you teach is more important than who does the teaching — especially when it involves a large college physics class.

The study was led by 2001 Nobel laureate and physicist Carl Wieman who is now a science adviser to President Barack Obama. He found that students learned a lot more from grad

Cajun country anxiously awaits floodway decision

Cajun country anxiously awaits floodway decisionCajun country residents threatened by Mississippi River flooding were packing their things Friday as they anxiously awaited word on when federal engineers could open a massive spillway that would inundate hundreds of thousands of rural acres and swamp thousands of homes. The Army Corps of Engineers is close to opening the key Morganza floodway

effects of war economy

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In the next few weeks, the struggling global economy may be put to the test if Washington chooses to invade Iraq. There are many risks involved in bombing Baghdad, the most important being a spike in oil prices.
With oil prices already over $30 a barrel, the increased pressure has been put on the

Lady Gaga releases 'Judas' video

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Lady Gaga’s highly anticipated music video for Judas has been given a release date of this Thursday. Gaga’s creative director and co-director for the video, Laurieann Gibson, has let a few deets slip, including Gaga portraying the role of Mary Magdalene and Boondock Saint’s Norman Reedus in the role of

Your phone, yourself: When is tracking too much?

Your phone, yourself: When is tracking too much?
If you’re worried about privacy, you can turn off the function on your smartphone that tracks where you go. But that means giving up the services that probably made you want a smartphone in the first place. After all, how smart is an iPhone or an Android if you can’t use it to map your car trip or scan reviews of nearby restaurants?

The debate

Police to search New York beach

Police to search New York beach
Police to search New York beach again for clues in deaths of 8
Police will conduct a "limited" land search Friday near the Long Island bay, part of their continued search for clues in the mysterious deaths of at least eight people.

Investigators will be searching in an area of the Town of Oyster Bay for more human remains, said Lt. Kevin Smith, of the Nassau

Queen's formal consent for marriage

Queen's formal consent for marriageSigned, sealed, delivered: Queen's formal consent for marriage of 'beloved' William and 'trusty' Kate is unveiled
The Queen's historic formal consent to Prince William's forthcoming marriage to Kate Middleton was unveiled today.

Under the Great Seal of the Realm, she signed an elaborate notice of approval which proclaimed, in transcribed calligraphy, consent to

Kimberly Stewart and Benicio Del Toro are having a baby

Kimberly Stewart and Benicio Del Toro are having a babyCongratulations are in order for Rod Stewart‘s daughter Kimberly Stewart and Traffic star Benicio Del Toro — the two are expecting a bundle of joy. Benicio’s rep confirmed to Life & Style that they are going to be parents, saying:
“Kimberly is pregnant. Benicio is the father and is very supportive. Although they are not a couple, they are