Why Employers' Incentives For Weight Loss Fall Flat With Workers
An offer of savings on health insurance failed to motivate people to lose a modest amount of weight at a Philadelphia hospital system.
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U.S. Weather Wet And Wild In 2015, Though No Big Hurricanes
The U.S. had 10 weather events in 2015 that cost $1 billion or more in damage, with December the warmest and wettest month on record. Climate scientists blame a warming climate and strong El Nino.
Is Obama's Hope For Better Fuel Economy Sputtering Out?
For a while, the president's plan for increasing vehicles' fuel efficiency worked; he said it would save money and reduce carbon pollution. Then came cheap gas, and the improvements have stalled.
These Photos Inspired The Creation Of That Occupied Oregon Refuge
A century before militants seized Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, two photographers visited Malheur Lake. Their hand-colored images persuaded Theodore Roosevelt to protect the area's wildlife.
In A Sea Of Homicide Stats, A Familiar Name — And A Heartbreaking Story
Baltimore journalist Adam Marton was looking at homicide data when he saw the name of the man he says stole his car, and remembered the scene: a subwoofer, a baby seat, a pile of job applications.
Put Lemmy On The Periodic Table: More Than 100,000 Sign Petition
To many, the life and career of Motörhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister personified heavy metal. Now his fans want his name on one of four new elements on the periodic table.
Mysterious Giant Golden Statue Of Mao Is Gone
It's not immediately clear why the 121-foot-high homage to Mao Zedong in central China was brought down, but widespread ridicule might have had something to do with it.
U.S. Economy Added A Robust 292,000 Jobs In December
Figures for October and November were revised upward, with job creation numbers over the past three months at an average of 284,000. Unemployment held steady last month at 5 percent.
Out Of Tucson Carnage, A Family Emerges Unbroken — And 'Grown Up'
Five years ago Friday, a gunman opened fire in a parking lot in Tucson, Ariz., killing six and wounding others — including Mary Reed, who had been protecting her daughter. This is their story.
Minnesota Vikings Brace Fans For Frigid Playoff Game
The temperature is expected to hover around zero degrees when the Seattle Seahawks come to Minneapolis on Sunday. The home team is offering a number of amenities to keep fans warm.