Arctic literally on thin ice, points out new evidenceWASHINGTON - New evidence from NASA and satellite observations has shown that the decade-long trend of shrinking sea ice cover in the Arctic is continuing, with the ice cap thinning as well. Red light cameras at traffic intersections to spot out uninsured vehiclesWASHINGTON - A fresh proposal by Chicago Alderman Edward Burke may lead to the traffic controllers getting out even more information from errant motorists with the help of the cameras at 132 city intersections. ‘Milkshake murderess’ appeals conviction in Hong Kong courtHONG KONG - The wife of a wealthy American investment banker Tuesday won the right to appeal her life sentence for killing her husband in the so-called ‘milkshake murder’ case. Think you’ve fooled your kid? Think againWASHINGTON - By 10 months, infants, just like adults, are able to understand goals and intentions, even when those goals are not obvious, according to a new study. Only 3 percent of fast-food meals for kids nutritiousWASHINGTON - Only three percent of kids’ meals served at fast-food restaurants met federal dietary guidelines in the first ever study to examine the nutrient quality of such meals in a major metro market. |