May 23, 2013

High-Speed Rail Buzz Overpowers Daily Chug Of Freight Trains

President Obama reiterated his goal of bringing America up to speed with new high-speed rail projects nationwide. Meanwhile, the freight-rail systems are still helping farmers keep costs down and getting their crops out. Any new kind of rail expansion would have to take these long-established networks into account. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us [...]

Amid Daily Struggles, Gay Rights Movement Embraces Watershed Moments

Support for gay marriage is growing, and the Supreme Court is set to take on the issue this spring. But while some in the gay community say equal rights are in sight, issues like employment discrimination can still dominate on the ground. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Murdoch’s News Corp. Shuts Down ‘The Daily’

Launched less than two years ago as newssite designed for the iPad, the venture didn’t build an audience quickly enough, News Corp. says. Also today, the company moved executives into some key posts » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Region hit by Sandy struggles to resume daily life

NEW YORK (AP) — Two major airports reopened and the floor of the New York Stock Exchange came back to life Wednesday, but across the river in New Jersey, the National Guard searched for flood victims and fires still raged two days after Superstorm Sandy. Top Headlines

Region hit by Sandy struggles to resume daily life

NEW YORK (AP) — People in the coastal corridor battered by superstorm Sandy took the first cautious steps to reclaim routines upended by the disaster, even as rescuers combed neighborhoods strewn with debris and scarred by floods and fire. Top Headlines

Region hit by Sandy struggles to resume daily life

NEW YORK (AP) — People in the coastal corridor battered by superstorm Sandy took the first cautious steps to reclaim routines upended by the disaster, even as rescuers combed neighborhoods strewn with debris and scarred by floods and fire. Top Headlines

Region hit by Sandy struggles to resume daily life

NEW YORK (AP) — People in the coastal corridor battered by superstorm Sandy took the first cautious steps to reclaim routines upended by the disaster, even as rescuers combed neighborhoods strewn with debris and scarred by floods and fire. Top Headlines

For Some Businesses, Daily Deals Have A Dark Side

Groupon and Living Social have become a major force in retail, but they require businesses to offer deep discounts. At times, the flood of extra customers comes at a high cost. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News

Santorum Would Consider VP Offer From Romney, Man He Daily Derides

In an interview with CBN News, Rick Santorum said he would be willing to consider being Mitt Romney’s running mate if asked, despite all the scorn he heaps on the GOP frontrunner daily. » E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us News