Nation & World
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2012
‘Worrisome’ amounts of arsenic found in rice products
LOS ANGELES – Arsenic is common in rice and popular rice-based products such as cereals, pastas, drinks and crackers, according to an investigation by Consumer Reports. The watchdog group said Wednesday that it found “significant” and “worrisome” amounts of inorganic arsenic in nearly every rice product tested. Consumer Reports urged the public to consume fewer […]
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2012
Study: Generosity wanes as donors take time to think
A Harvard professor says the findings could guide the actions of fundraisers and governments.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2012
Arctic sea ice shrinks to record low
The melt is attributed primarily to the steady effects of day-to-day global warming.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2012
Romney digs up 1998 Obama speech
In a topic-changing move, he pounces on the president's 14-year-old 'redistribution' remarks.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2012
Doubts over Harvard claim of ‘Jesus’ Wife’ papyrus
Any evidence pointing to whether Jesus was married or had a female disciple could have ripple effects in current debates over the role of women in the church.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2012
Bill Gates still richest American by far
The rich mainly got richer in 2012, with net worth rising for 241 members of the Forbes 400 list and shrinking for only 66.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2012
Hiker safe after ‘Herculean’ rescue in NH mountains
Facing wind gusts of 80 mph and swollen rivers and streams, rescuers were able to carry the injured man to safety early this morning.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2012
US home sales jump to highest since May 2010
The report comes amid other signs of steady progress in the housing market after years of stagnation.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2012
US seafood catch reaches 17-year high
Maine fishermen had the third most valuable harvest, only beaten by Alaska and Massachusetts.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2012
New French cartoons inflame Muslim tensions
The French government orders embassies and schools abroad to close on Friday, the Muslim holy day, as a precautionary measure in about 20 countries.
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