Attack By Chondrite: Scientists ID Russian Meteor
The meteor that caused at least 1,000 injuries in Russia after a startling and powerful daytime explosion one week ago has been identified as a chondrite.
Aquarium Dumping Linked To Giant Tahoe Goldfish
You’re going to need a bigger fishbowl. Scientists scooped up a bright orange goldfish measuring nearly a foot and a half long and weighing more than 4 pounds while searching for invasive species in Lake Tahoe, according to the website Live Science.
Nuclear Waste Seeping From 6 Containers In Washington
The number of underground containers seeping nuclear waste has increased to six from one at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation near Richland, Wash.
Storm Buries Kansas, Missouri As It Heads East
The biggest winter storm this season is causing delays and cancellations, and has brought traffic to a near-standstill in the Plains and Midwest, but it’s providing much-needed relief for drought-stricken farmers.
Sept. 11 Trial Judge Gives Defense Attorneys Access To ‘Camp 7′
Defense attorneys in the trial of the five men accused of orchestrating the terror attacks on September 11th will get to see for the first time where their clients are incarcerated.
TV Ratings Agency Nielsen Will Begin Measuring Online Streaming
Nielsen, the company that provides television ratings, is catching up with the times: It said that in the fall, it would begin including online streaming in its ratings.
Which Is The Most Miserable U.S. City? Detroit.
Forbes magazine is out with its latest ranking of “Most Miserable Cities” in the U.S. and of 20 metropolitan areas listed, Detroit is on top.
One In Three Fish Sold At Restaurants And Grocery Stores Is Mislabeled
A report from the ocean conservation group Oceana confirms that there’s a pretty decent chance that fish on the plate or on ice in the seafood case is not what it’s labeled to be.
Defense Cuts May No Longer Be Political Sacred Cow
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has warned that the automatic spending cuts due to hit the Pentagon and other branches of government next week will damage U.S. national security.
Inflation Was In Check Last Month; Jobless Claims Jumped Last Week
For the most part, the number of weekly claims has stayed within a range of 350,000 to 400,000 since the fall of 2011.
