Internet turns 40 today... or does it?
When is the internet's birthday? There are a series of possible answers as key events happened on different days, with September 2 being considered as one of them.
This week in Petroleum - Released on September 2, 2009
For over a decade, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) has published annual data on greenhouse gas emissions. EIA typically publishes its inventory report, Emissions of Greenhouse Gases in the United States (EGGUS) 11 months after the end of the year for which data is reported. A flash (preliminary) estimate of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions --which account for over 80 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions--is available about 6 months earlier.
Men who stay trim less apt to get prostate cancer
Men who put on a significant number of pounds after their 20s face a higher risk of prostate cancer than those who remain close to their youthful weight -- but the effects vary by race, a new study indicates.
Senate urged to let states keep climate plans
Five states have asked U.S. Senate leaders to let them impose stricter limits on greenhouse gas emissions than what would be permitted under the climate legislation working its way though Congress, saying both levels of regulation are necessary to fight global warming.
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As hybrid cars gobble rare metals, shortage looms
The Prius hybrid automobile is popular for its fuel efficiency, but its electric motor and battery guzzle rare earth metals, a little-known class of elements found in a wide range of gadgets and consumer goods.
Cash-poor Philly borrows $275 mln to pay vendors
Philadelphia will take out a $275 million short-term loan from JPMorgan Chase to pay vendors that have gone without compensation since July because of one of the the worst budget crises in nearly 50 years, Democratic Mayor Michael Nutter said on Tuesday.
DJ AM funeral plans
The date for DJ AM's funeral is not yet known to the public but speculation is that DJ's remains will be moved to California where he is expected to be buried later this week.
UPDATE 1-Rambus shares slide after antitrust trial delay
Rambus Inc shares fell more than 15 percent on Tuesday after a San Francisco judge pushed back a key antitrust case involving the chip designer until next year.
Worrying about a job can damage health
Worrying about the looming threat of unemployment can be more damaging to a person's health than actually being jobless, according to a U.S. study.
Worrying about a job can damage health more than loss
Worrying about the looming threat of unemployment can be more damaging to a person's health than actually being jobless, according to a U.S. study.
High times: Sublime to reunite for Smokeout
Sublime, the chart-topping punk-reggae group that split up more than 13 years ago when its lead singer overdosed, is gearing up to play its first official gig with a new vocalist at a festival celebrating cannabis.
Ex-Miss California sues over gay marriage comment
Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean has sued beauty pageant organizers claiming she was wrongfully fired for saying marriage should be only between a man and a woman, her lawyer said on Monday.
Sun Belt Real Estate Markets Struggle
In many of the Sun Belt cities, growth from 2002 to 2006 was tied to real estate and construction. Now, the economies and foreclosures in those places are worse than in other regions.
Daytime Emmy awards 2009 winners (Full list)
The Daytime Emmy Awards 2009 winners were announced Sunday in the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, California hosted by actress Vanessa Williams.
Jaycee Lee Dugard daughters were not jungle kids: friend
Jaycee Lee Dugard's daughters did not seem wolves or jungle kids like media portrays them, instead seemed polite and well-mannered, Cheyvonne Molino a woman who knew them, told CNN which obtained and published pictures of them on Monday.
California mine digs in for green gold rush
The future of wind farms and hybrid cars may well hinge on what happens to a 55-acre (22.3-hectare) hole in the ground at the edge of California's high desert.
Detroit's car woes spread to California
For more than two decades, Frank Ramirez has made a living working an unusual job in Silicon Valley: assembling cars and trucks for Toyota Motor Corp and General Motor Co.
Dangerous hurricane headed for Baja California
Hurricane Jimena, a dangerous Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific Coast, was on track to buffet resorts on the Baja California peninsula on Tuesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Two firefighters die in growing LA wildfire
The five-day-old wildfire burning out of control in the Los Angeles foothills and forest claimed its first victims on Sunday, two firefighters whose vehicle plummeted off the side of a road.
California mine digs in for 'green' gold rush
The future of wind farms and hybrid cars may well hinge on what happens to a 55-acre (22.3-hectare) hole in the ground at the edge of California's high desert.
Los Angeles wildfire forces thousands from homes
A wildfire in the heavily populated Los Angeles foothills threatened 10,000 homes on Sunday, and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger warned residents to heed evacuation orders for the out of control and very dangerous blaze.
Hurricane Jimena strengthens in Mexican Pacific
Hurricane Jimena blew into an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm off Mexico's Pacific Coast on Sunday and was headed close to resorts on the Baja California peninsula, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
U.S. bank failure tally rises to 84 for 2009
Three more U.S. banks failed on Friday, bringing the total to 84 so far this year, as the industry continues to grapple with deteriorating loans on their books.
US bank regulators close Affinity Bank
U.S. bank regulators closed Affinity Bank of Ventura, California on Friday, the 84th U.S. bank to fail this year as economic weakness continues to take a toll on financial institutions.
Police asking if Calif girl abductor killed others
Authorities investigating a man accused of kidnapping an 11-year-old girl and keeping her in his backyard for 18 years searched his California home on Friday for evidence in the 1990s murders of prostitutes.
Michael Jackson's birthday bash expects thousands
A free birthday bash for the public celebration of Michael Jackson's birthday will be held on Saturday and is expected to draw a crowd of more than 10,000, the New York Times reported.
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