Tuesday, February 09, 2010 4:57 a.m.
Nation's Capital Rushes To Prepare For More Snow
A second major snow storm in less than a week was blowing Tuesday toward the Mid-Atlantic region, where plows still hadn't touched some roads, utility workers were struggling to restore power and shovels were in short supply.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 2:42 a.m.
Toyota Recalls 437,000 Hybrids Worldwide
Toyota says it is recalling the Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 5:30 a.m.
Can Toyota Recover Its Reputation For Quality?
The Japanese automaker has stumbled badly in managing its current recall crisis. It's been accused of withholding information, changing its story and being less than aggressive in dealing with the various problems. Assuming the company can solve the technology and safety problems, how does Toyota regain public trust?
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:00 a.m.
Skeleton Racer Hopes For Redemption In Vancouver
U.S. skeleton racer Zach Lund is in Vancouver, British Columbia, for Friday's start of the Winter Olympics. Four years ago he was barred from the Olympic games in Italy, after testing positive for a banned, allegedly steroid-masking hair restoration drug. The drug was taken off the banned list in 2008.
Tuesday, February 09, 2010 1:00 a.m.
Sen. Ben Nelson To Help Thwart Labor Nominee
The Nebraska Democrat says he will join with Republicans to oppose the nomination of Craig Becker to serve on the National Labor Relations Board. Nelson is the first Democrat to come out against the nomination. His decision likely means that Democrats cannot find the 60 votes needed to overcome a GOP filibuster of the nominee.
Monday, February 08, 2010 9:00 p.m.
Mental Health Disaster Relief Not Always Clear Cut
In the coming months hundreds upon hundreds of mental health professionals will flood Haiti, eager to tend to the psychologically wounded victims of the earthquake. But the role of a mental health professional in the aftermath of a major disaster like Haiti's isn't always well-defined.
Monday, February 08, 2010 9:00 p.m.
Math Professor Helps Uncover Art Fakes
Professor Daniel Rockmore is an art lover — and the chairman of the math department at Dartmouth College. He has united his two interests, art and math, to develop a program that analyzes pen strokes. The program gives art historians a new tool for detecting art forgeries, which are estimated to make up 20 percent of the worldwide art market.
Monday, February 08, 2010 9:00 p.m.
For Telecommuters, It's Not About Going To Work
Some companies have no traditional office at all — and they like it that way. At one multimillion-dollar company, all 40 employees telecommute. The firm weeds out job applicants who look down on working from home.
Monday, February 08, 2010 9:00 p.m.
Unearthing Prokofiev: Rare Works Get NYC Debut
When it comes to Prokofiev's music, pianist and Yale University professor Boris Berman is the go-to guy. Along with faculty and student musicians, Berman will present newly discovered pieces by the Soviet composer at New York's Zankel Hall on Tuesday night.
Monday, February 08, 2010 9:00 p.m.
Declining Greek Economy Fuels Anti-Immigrant Mood
Seventy percent of migrants entering the European Union arrive through the Greek archipelago. With job opportunities vanishing in northern Europe, more and more immigrants are staying in Greece, even as a weak economy prompts a rising intolerance of foreigners.
