The snowstorm in the Northeastern U.S. that dropped several inches of snow was the result of a combination of an unusually cool Pacific Ocean and smaller than normal pressure differences between the North and South Atlantic.
U.S. stocks were slightly lower on Monday in a thinly traded session after a surprise interest rate hike from China's central bank over the weekend.
A full-blown blizzard pounded the northeast from yesterday into today, making roadways hazardous, shutting down transit systems and causing at least one state government to declare a state of emergency.
As the season’s first snowstorm hit New York on Sunday, travel by road, rail and air came to a halt on a weekend, which is usually one of the busiest traveled weekend because of Christmas holidays.
A blizzard pummeled the northeastern United States on Monday, dumping up to 29 inches of snow, disrupting air, rail and bus travel and forcing motorists to deal with blowing snow and icy roads at the end of the busy Christmas weekend.
Nissan Motors on Friday has delivered the first 10 units of its 100% electric and zero-emission Nissan LEAF in Portugal.
Nissan Motors on Wednesday delivered the first 10 units of its 100 per cent electric and zero-emission Nissan LEAF in Japan.
New public sector borrowing in the U.K soared to a record high of 22.3-billion pounds sterling last month, higher than analysts expected, and up from 17.4-billion pounds a year ago, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
South Africa wrapped up proceedings early on the final day to win the first test against India and take the series lead 1-0 at The Centurion, Pretoria.
London's High Court, on Thursday, upheld a decision to free WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who has earned the ire of the U.S. government for releasing secret diplomatic cables, on bail.
After a San Francisco Bay Area resident became the first in the United States to receive the delivery of Nissan Leaf, Nissan Motors on Tuesday carried out its first Leaf delivery in the South Carolina region.
At the Video Games Awards, release of 'Mass Effect 3' was announced, and winners declared. While just hours ahead of the 2010 ceremony, Microsoft delayed the news on much-awaited 'Gears of War 3'.
Nissan Motors will deliver the first all electric car Nissan Leaf to a San Francisco bay area resident.
In a development that comes as a huge relief to travellers passing through regions of volcanic activity, researchers have found a new way of tracking volcanic ash cloud ahead.
Google has released its year-end search report - Zeitgeist 2010. Among the personalities and events that figure on search trends list are Justin Beiber, Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian, Oil Spill, World Cup, Haiti Earthquake and more.
Named as the new ambassador for Carl F. Bucherer, Swiss artist Stephan Schmidlinhas always tried to pursue his dreams in life through constant effort and determination.
Chronology: Key events that have punctuated Oracle's handling of Java this year.
Heavy snow blanketed French skies on Wednesday resulting in fresh traffic disruptions for European travelers after last week’s transport shutdown even as storm lashed Portugal and Spain.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging the European Union (EU) to expand the size of its rescue fund in the wake of weakening market performance in the euro zone’s peripheral members.
Facebook's Cartoon Characters campaign spills all over the internet with an anti-child abuse message. The move has taken over Twitter and Google Trends while media could not resist coverage. Despite skepticism, the campaign has managed to create an impact.
BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has announced that it has acquired Swedish UI design company The Astonishing Tribe (TAT) to spruce up its PlayBook UI.
Standpoint Research has downgraded American Eagle Outfitters to hold from buy, expressing concerns over the apparel retailer's store count.
