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Alabama Nuclear Plant Shut Down, Reactors 'Cooled'

The Tennessee Valley Authority has shut down its undamaged Browns Ferry nuclear power plant in northern Alabama, cooling its reactors after power transmission lines into the plant were knocked out by severe storms in the state.
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US may impose sanctions on Syria

The United States said it may impose sanctions against Syria in response to the brutal crackdown against protesters by the government of President Bashar al-Assad.

Syrian crackdown recalls horrors of 1982 Hamah massacre

The Syrian government’s crackdown against protesters and demonstrators appears to be reaching a crescendo, as President Bashar al-Assad is apparently refusing to grant any further concessions to his rule and seems determined to squelch any further expressions of dissent.

Libya War Intensifies 100 Miles from Capital

Libyan rebels say there is intense fighting taking place 100 miles east of Tripoli, after forces loyal to leader Muammar Gaddafi retreated to the outskirts of Misrata, a gateway city to the capital. The forces began launching rockets into the city, a rebel spokesman said.
Former UBS banker Bradley Birkenfeld runs into the Federal Courthouse in Ft Lauderdale

New York Auto Show 2011 [22 PHOTOS]

The New York International Auto Show in 2011 will run from Friday April 22nd until Sunday May 1st at the Jacob Javits Convention Center. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Saturday April 23rd.

Nissan LEAF - Why it is the Car Of The Year 2011

The Nissan LEAF is the first of four 100% electric vehicles Nissan has announced, part of our worldwide commitment to becoming a leader in the effort to build a sustainable, low-carbon society.

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