Drivers Continue to Take Risks Despite Dangers: AAA February 10, 2015 Too many Americans report that they regularly speed, run red lights, use distracting devices or drive drowsy, despite the fact...
University Study Finds Midwest Flooding Occurring More Frequently February 10, 2015 The U.S. Midwest and surrounding states have endured increasingly more frequent flood episodes over the past half-century, according to a...
University Program Teaches Tricky Science of Predicting Snow February 10, 2015 By EMILY PETSKO, (Washington) Observer-Reporter Predicting winter weather is a slippery slope. People depend on weather forecasters to tell them when to stock up on...
Did the Electrified Third Rail Make New York Train-SUV Wreck Worse? February 10, 2015 By JIM FITZGERALD and JENNIFER PELTZ It was a hellish scenario investigators had never seen before: 400 feet of electrified third rail snapped into 12 pieces...
Drought Prompts Disaster Declaration for Most of Nevada February 10, 2015 The U.S. Agriculture Department has declared most of Nevada a natural disaster area due to lingering drought. And state water...
Workers’ Comp Industry Considers Telemedicine as a Treatment Option February 9, 2015 By Denise Johnson Cost savings, better access to care, immediate triaging of injuries and faster claims closings are just some of the benefits...
Texas Stops Taking All 10 Fingerprints for Driver’s Licenses February 9, 2015 Under pressure from state lawmakers, the Texas Department of Public Safety will stop collecting electronic images of an applicant’s 10...
Connecticut Bills Ramp up Penalties for Texting While Driving February 9, 2015 A legislative committee is set to hear public testimony on several bills aimed at combating texting while driving in Connecticut....
North Carolina Governor Criticized for Workers’ Comp Fraud Statement February 9, 2015 By MICHAEL BIESECKER Gov. Pat McCrory is taking heat after saying in his annual State of the State address earlier this week that...
Progress Made on California Wildfire That Destroyed 40 Homes February 9, 2015 Firefighters have gained the upper hand on a wind-driven wildfire that destroyed 40 homes, burned nearly 11 square miles and...