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Second dry ice explosion reported at LA airport

A dry ice explosion occurred late Monday for the second time in as many nights at Los Angeles International Airport, but there were no reports of any injuries or evacuations, authorities said.

Ancient bug’s last supper of blood still in fossil

In a steamy tropical forest 46 million years ago, a prehistoric mosquito bit a critter, drew blood and was blown into a lake in what is now northwestern Montana. Belly full, she died and sank.

 
Macy’s to open on Thanksgiving for the first time

Macy’s Inc. says it will open most of its stores for the first time on Thanksgiving, breaking a long-standing tradition for the venerable retailer.

 
Hunter lost in California forest for 19 days ate squirrels

The 72-year-old hunter who was lost for more than two weeks in a Northern California forest survived by eating squirrels and other animals he shot with his rifle and by making small fires and packing leaves and grasses around his body to stay warm, according to his family.

2nd worker killed at 49ers stadium construction site

All work has stopped at the new $1.2 billion San Francisco 49ers showcase stadium while police, firefighters and state workplace safety officials investigate a second deadly workplace accident there in less than four months.

 
Reid, McConnell optimistic on debt-shutdown deal

The Senate’s top two leaders both expressed optimism Monday that they were closing in on an agreement to prevent a national financial default and reopen the government after a two-week partial shutdown.

 
Elusive artist goes unrecognized selling art on NYC streets

Banksy, the British graffiti artist causing a sensation in New York City, says he sold a few of his artworks over the weekend for up to $60 apiece, far below the thousands they typically fetch.