Sat Aug 30, 2008 4:26 PM EDT
When a hurricane like Gustav forms, people often have two questions for forecasters: Will it hit me? And how strong will it be?
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Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:02 PM EST
A boiler explosion that killed eight crew members on what was once the world's largest passenger ship was likely caused by Norwegian Cruise Line's improper operation, maintenance and inspection of the steam chamber, federal investigators said.
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Fri Apr 6, 2007 2:42 PM EDT
Because an ordinance intended to keep predators away from children made it nearly impossible for them to find housing, five convicted sex offenders are living under a noisy highway bridge with the state's grudging approval.
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Wed Mar 22, 2006 5:25 PM EST
Dell Inc., the world's largest computer maker, was long known for cheap, high-quality computers that didn't have much style or cachet among hardcore video gamers.
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Sun Mar 12, 2006 11:44 PM EST
Just a few months after cleaning out his bank account and quitting his job to help start up a childhood friend's new computer company, Alex Aguila sat alone in the fledgling firm's office and began to have some second thoughts.
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Wed Feb 1, 2006 8:49 AM EST
Burger King's parent company said Wednesday it plans to sell shares to the public for the first time in the fast-food chain's 52-year history, as it tries to more effectively compete with McDonald's and Wendy's.
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