Mar 19th, 2010 · Tens of millions of Chinese commuters ride electric bicycles to work. But will car-centric Americans give them a whirl? Edward Benjamin, chairman of the Light Electric Vehicle Association, discusses the safety and environmental impact of the bikes, and how culture influences their adoption.
Mar 17th, 2010 · A House panel this week examines the safety of government workers in the wake of the latest attacks on government buildings. The union representing Internal Revenue Service employees says there have been 70 incidents of inappropriate comments made to agency workers since February.
Mar 17th, 2010 · The city's emergency financial manager announced the closing of more than a quarter of Detroit's 144 public schools as the district fights steadily declining enrollment and a budget deficit of more than $219 million. The closures are part of a $1 billion, five-year plan to downsize the district while improving education, test scores and safety.
Mar 14th, 2010 · President Obama has praised Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan for his ideas on deficit reduction. But most congressional Democrats are up in arms over his proposals, which include partial privatization of Medicare and Social Security.
Mar 14th, 2010 · President Obama has praised Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan for his ideas on deficit reduction. But most congressional Democrats are up in arms over his proposals, which include partial privatization of Medicare and Social Security.
Mar 13th, 2010 · For many small towns, the long, haunting sound of a train whistle is a sign of old world charm. But for people living near those train whistles, the charm wears off quickly. Flagstaff, Ariz., is the latest town to silence its train whistles, after federal rules have allowed this safety feature to be replaced by wayside whistles and cameras. Nationally, there are fewer towns willing to tolerate the noise.
Mar 6th, 2010 · A New Jersey school district is being sued for disciplining students caught drinking at weekend parties. Opponents say it potentially violates students' constitutional rights to punish them at school for off-campus behavior that does not affect school safety.
Mar 3rd, 2010 · A new analysis puts the annual cost of foodborne illness at $152 billion. Problems with fruits and vegetables cost $39 billion. The figures underscore the need for better regulation of food safety, says the nonprofit group behind the report.