Detectives in Antarctica
St. Petersburg TimesWhat's happened to the Antarctic silverfish, which has gone missing from much of its range along the Antarctic coast? How has this disappearance affected the Adelie penguin, one of the silverfish's primary consumers in the food chain? Are both of these events connected to the effects of global warming on animals? Dr. Joseph Torres, a University of South Florida marine biologist, is leading a team of scientists intent on answering these questions. The investigative mission is sponsored by the National Science Foundation. More…
Real Estate Interests Vie for Transportation Funding
The Center for Public IntegrityVirtually all players agree there is no coordinated vision in setting priorities for federal transportation projects. That vacuum has led to a tidal wave of earmarks by Congress. Quite naturally real estate developers and other interests make great efforts to influence which projects get funded. This map shows where more than 100 real estate interests spent roughly $5.5 million in 2009 lobbying on transportation projects. Built using Flash, jQuery and the Google Maps Flash API. More…
Arsenic in apple juice
St. Petersburg TimesThe St. Petersburg Times commissioned independent testing of samples of kid-friendly apple juice boxes. That testing found levels of arsenic in some samples that surpass the Food and Drug Administration's "level of concern" for heavy metals in juices. Federal officials have said they found no reason for parents to worry, but some scientists say the results are worrisome. How concerned should you be? You be the judge. The Times paid for the testing of two samples each of eight national brands, plus two samples from a local company that supplies public schools throughout the Tampa Bay area. More…
A Family at Play
Democrat & ChronicleJodi Beckwith has always wanted to be Peter Pan. Stefan Cohen hadn’t even considered the role of Hook. After a last minute decision at the auditions the two, who are married, along with their two children are appearing in a production of the famous musical. A behind the scenes look at how the family manages to survive the six-weeks of rehearsal. More…
Mystery Monkey roams treetops of Tampa Bay eluding capture
St. Petersburg TimesOne wily monkey's ability to elude trappers for more than a year as it traipsed across the Tampa Bay area is drawing legions of curious spectators and adoring fans. Authorities have tried luring him into traps with fruit, grabbing him as he scrambles a few feet away and twice shot him with tranquilizer darts. All to no avail. The monkey can cover vast distances quickly, which explains why it has been seen in three counties and covered hundreds of miles in a year. It is shy and not considered a threat to humans. Still, it's a wild animal and could attack if it feels threatened, officials warn. Trappers are trying to capture the monkey mostly for its own protection. More…
The Murder of Journalist Arthur Kasherman
Ewen MediaIn 1945, newspaper publisher Arthur Kasherman was gunned down on a snowy street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Was he a crusader for justice, or a low-life who angered the underworld once too many? Watch the video, read the stories, see the crime scene photos and maybe you'll solve a 65-year-old murder mystery. More…
Earthquake in Chile: Pacific countries escape tsunami
The Associated PressAn interactive showing the epicenter and aftershocks of the 8.8-magnitude earthquake, including updated photos from the days following the earthquake More…
Iraq Votes: The 2010 Iraqi parliamentary elections
The Associated PressAn in-depth interactive on the March 7 Iraqi parliamentary election More…
How They Apologized
The Associated PressAn interactive comparison of apologies by Tiger Woods and other celebrities and political figures over the past few years More…
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