Voters In Texas City Approve Ban On Fracking
It's the first time a city in the energy-friendly state has voted to ban hydraulic fracturing. The vote in Denton is likely to face legal challenges.
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The Supreme Court Takes Up The Case Of The Missing Fish
Prosecutors say that when undersized fish disappeared off of captain John Yates' boat, it constituted destruction of evidence. Business and civil liberties groups say the law only applies to papers.
New England Electricity Prices Spike As Gas Pipelines Lag
Consumers in the region are in for a shock this winter. Electricity rates there are set to jump as much as 50 percent for some customers as New England awaits the construction of more gas pipelines.
Why Farmers Aren't Cheering This Year's Monster Harvest
Farmers will haul in a record-breaking harvest of soybeans and corn this year, but they could be victims of their own success: Prices for these crops, falling for months, are at five-year lows.
It's Still Too Early For Tanking Oil Prices To Curb U.S. Drilling
The U.S. is now the world's largest oil producer, and some worry that falling prices could mean an industry slowdown. But with production costs also falling, drillers are unlikely to cut back soon.
How 'Foodies' Were Duped Into Thinking McDonald's Was High-End Food
A viral video shows people lauding fare billed as an "organic" fast-food option that was actually McDonald's. It wasn't just pranksters playing tricks on these poor folks, but maybe their brains, too.
Falling Oil Prices Make Fracking Less Lucrative
As oil prices dip, controversial and relatively expensive production methods, like oil sands and fracking, have become less profitable. Some drillers are already cutting back on plans for more wells.
Facebook Requires Real Names. What Does That Mean For Drag Queens?
Dozens of queens' profiles were deactivated recently because they used stage names. Facebook says requiring real names curbs abuse, but LGBT groups say it's restricting — for drag queens and others.
A Non-GMO Way To Get More, Tastier Tomatoes
Farmers want tomato varieties that yield more fruit. Consumers want tastier ones. How to resolve that tension? A new genetic toolkit could help growers maximize the best of both worlds.
Behind The Scenes, Storyful Exposes Viral Hoaxes For News Outlets
Journalists regularly turn to this social media organization to seek out and verify online material that could bolster traditional reporting.