China declares quake lake crisis over

The potential for the 'quake lake' - a lake in China whose dam was threatened by the earthquake there - to flood has been removed, according to the Chinese government."Evacuees headed down from temporary camps Wednesday after Chinese authorities declared the flood threat over...

California wildfire evacuees face hardships as they return home

This people must actually be brave and hardy."With some of the worst wildfires dying down, many Southern Californians lucky enough to find their homes still standing could nevertheless face hardships for weeks to come, including polluted air, no electricity and no drinking...

Pricey gasoline costs U.S. consumers extra $20 bln

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The jump in U.S. gasoline prices this year has so far drained consumers of an extra $20 billion, or about $146 for each passenger car in the country, the Government Accountability Office told Congress on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT The national price for...

Beat Job Burnout - Part 1 in a 2-Part Series

"Most people have a day here or there when they feel drained and nothing goes right, despite all their hard work. But when these feelings last for days or weeks, they may indicate a much larger problem: Job burnout. Things may be going great -- you love your job and are...

Water Tanks At Border Being Drained To Thwart Crossings

One group of Americans are placing barrels of water near the southern border. Another group of Americans are sabotaging their efforts.