2 more bodies found in Hungary's red sludge
KOLONTAR, Hungary -- The mighty Danube apparently absorbed Hungary's massive red sludge spill with little immediate damage Friday but laboratory tests heightened concerns about possible longer-term harm caused by toxic heavy metals in the slurry. feeds.washingtonpost.com |
AOL, Firms Explore Yahoo Offer
AOL and several private-equity firms are exploring a possible bid for Yahoo, devising a bold plan to marry two big Internet brands facing steep challenges. The discussions are preliminary and don't include Yahoo. online.wsj.com |
Malarial mosquitoes helped defeat British in battle that ended Revolutionary War
Major combat operations in the American Revolution ended 229 years ago on Oct. 19, at Yorktown. For that we can thank the fortitude of American forces under George Washington, the siegecraft of French troops of Gen. Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, the count of Rochambeau - and the relentless bl... feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Video: Obama Campaigns to Keep Dems in Power
President Obama is traveling across the country to stump for Democratic candidates in efforts to improve their chances of winning in November. Chip Reid reports. feeds.cbsnews.com |
Video: Congress Tackles Deficit, Tax Cuts, Food Safety
After the federal pay freeze was passed in Congress, several other urgent matters have put Democrats and Republicans at odds. Nancy Cordes reports on the issues lawmakers will take on this week. feeds.cbsnews.com |