The use of more energy-efficient snowmaking guns is slashing costs while improving quality.
2014
FDA’s new rules on calorie-count labels will hit a variety of food vendors
Clear, conspicuous labels are required at restaurants, grocery stores, theaters, vending machines and more.
U.S. military hackers scramble to fortify cars’ cyber defenses
There are no publicly known cases of a car being commandeered. But in staged tests, hackers prevail.
Police say video clearly shows what happened in Cleveland boy’s shooting
A 12-year-old with a pellet gun was shot and killed by an officer Saturday.
Flournoy among top candidates to be new secretary of defense
Michele Flournoy, known for hawkish policy stances, would be the first female named to the post.
A year later, no charges for Target hack
Credit card numbers are still for sale as some say a Ukrainian hacker was likely involved in the theft.
Retailers offer quick delivery for holiday season
But they can’t afford a repeat of last year, when poor weather and overloaded systems created delays.
Storm could cause trouble for holiday travelers
A winter storm watch is issued for Wednesday as a fast-moving system could pack a punch.
Some say Maine DHHS required them to get EBT card photos
Recipients and their advocates say DHHS workers often require photos, affirming the USDA’s criticism that the policy is unclear.
Obama awards 18 Presidential Medals of Freedom
The loudest applause comes when Obama gives posthumous medals to family members of slain civil rights workers James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner.