Mar 11th, 2010 · There were no immediate reports of damages or injuries following the magnitude 7.2 temblor and at least three other aftershocks, which swayed buildings, shook windows and provoked nervous smiles among the dignitaries attending the presidential inauguration in Valparaiso.
Mar 3rd, 2010 · A British man has been fined for his dog-walking technique. He drove at low speed down a country lane, holding the leash out the car's window as the animal ran alongside. Police cited Paul Railton for not having proper control of a vehicle. Railton pleaded guilty, admitting there was "an element of laziness" in his conduct.
Feb 5th, 2010 · Astronauts aboard the International Space Station will soon get to enjoy "a room with a view." Space shuttle Endeavour is bringing up a dome-shaped observation module with a total of seven windows, giving astronauts unprecedented views of Earth and space.
Jan 29th, 2010 · The economy grew at its fastest pace in six years, last quarter. The government said that in the final months of 2009, the Gross Domestic Product grew at an annual pace of 5.7 percent. Also announced Friday, Honda is recalling 140,000 Fit hatchbacks in the U.S.. The problem involves a defective master switch, which could cause water to enter the power window switch and in some cases cause a fire.
Jan 26th, 2010 · The other day, Bob and I were gazing out the window by our desks, watching several layers of winter clouds glide silently by. (These are billable hours under the "inspiration" budget line). Things got heavy pretty quickly when we began to ponder where all of this would be in 500 years.
Jan 22nd, 2010 · Tourists in Los Angeles can now purchase a window into the world of gangs. For $65, LA Gang Tours will provide transportation to some of the city's most notorious gang destinations, a graffiti demonstration, lunch and a T-shirt.
Jan 19th, 2010 · A northern California man tells police he was driving his SUV when he became startled by the hands-free device of his cell phone. He apparently drove his vehicle into a creek, and it rapidly started sinking. The man was a casino guard so he pulled out his gun and opened fire — blasting out a window and swimming to safety.
Dec 30th, 2009 · A white van parked in the heart of Times Square with tinted windows, no license plates and a bogus law enforcement placard led the NYPD to briefly evacuate the tourist hot spot and send in a bomb squad on the day before New Year's Eve. No explosive devices were found inside.