Scientists connect global warming to extreme rain
2011-02-17 13:04:51
Extreme rainstorms and snowfalls have grown substantially stronger, two studies suggest, with scientists for the first time finding the telltale fingerprints of man-made global warming on downpours that often cause deadly flooding.
Trains collide in Argentina; 3 dead, 31 injured
2011-02-17 10:23:49
Two passenger trains collided near Buenos Aires on Wednesday, killing at least 3 people and injuring 31 others, local media reported.
Artificial meat may answer food crisis
2011-02-17 08:07:35
Funding, 'yuck factor' remain bigobstacles to future development.
Wind-powered car succeeds in hard voyage
2011-02-16 11:42:22
A car powered primarily by wind and kites has made it across a vast swathe of Australia, enduring searing heat and freezing cold along the way -- and all for roughly A$10.
Mexico gunmen kill US customs agent
2011-02-16 11:15:25
Gunmen shot dead a US customs agent and wounded another on Tuesday as they drove along Mexico's main north-south highway to Monterrey on official business.
Brazilian police chief quits after 35 cops busted
2011-02-16 11:06:53
The head of Rio de Janeiro state's civil police stepped down Tuesday after a major corruption investigation resulted in the arrest of 35 policemen, including his right-hand man.
Man ties machine in Jeopardy! showdown
2011-02-16 07:56:33
A man-versus-machine showdown on popular US quiz show Jeopardy! ended in a tie on the first day of a three-day challenge, when an IBM computer showed off its knowledge of the Beatles, as well as a few glitches.