Arctic Temperatures Create Enormous Ice Formations At Niagara Falls
The air temperature at Niagara Falls is so cold that the water and mist coming off the falls is frozen in place.
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Labor Secretary Perez Says To Dock Workers And Port Operators: Squash It Today
The Labor secretary has intervened in the negotiations and the ongoing labor dispute is hitting U.S. businesses.
More Muslim Groups Voice Willingness To Combat Extremism In Their Faith
Many leaders are reluctant to say al-Qaida's or ISIS' terrorism has roots in Islam. But some Muslims say the time has come to acknowledge an extremist strain in the religion, and to combat it.
Air Force Reservists Say Agent Orange Residue Damaged Their Health
The planes used to spray Agent Orange in Vietnam weren't retired from service — they were used by reservists in the U.S. for more than a decade after the war, exposing the crews to harmful chemicals.
Chicago's Historic Pullman District Becomes National Monument
The Pullman Historic District on Chicago's far south side was one the country's first company towns where workers at the now defunct Pullman Palace Car Company built luxury rail cars.
Critic: Extremism Summit Focused Too Narrowly On Muslims
Audie Cornish talks to Muslim Advocates Legal Director Glenn Katon about his organization's criticism of the White House approach to countering violent extremism.
NASCAR Enters New Season After Shifting Gears To Bump Viewership
Though admissions lagged behind pre-recession levels and stadium seats are being torn out, 2014's new playoff model and speedway brawls made for one of the most thrilling seasons in the past decade.
Instead Of Stop-And-Frisk, How About Stop-And-Shake?
In a speech last week, FBI Director James Comey addressed racial tensions between police and minorities. A new effort in his hometown of Yonkers, N.Y., tries to get officers and young people talking.
Nutrition Panel: Egg With Coffee Is A-OK, But Skip The Side Of Bacon
A panel of top nutrition experts is recommending that Americans adopt a more plant-based diet and eat less meat and sugar. It also found that most people are not consuming too much cholesterol.
As Oil Prices Tank, Firms Large And Small Feel The Pain
Oil companies are laying off thousands of workers, and firms that provide services to support the industry — from drilling to seismic surveys — have been told they must slash costs to keep working.