WASHINGTON -- Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Tuesday that he would support banning motorists from texting behind the wheel, but acknowledged further study was needed to find effective ways to enforce such a ban. "If it were up to me, I ... [full story]

Recent insurance industry gains in capitalization may prove “ephemeral,” as recessionary forces continue to constrain economic growth, Moody’s Investors Service warned in a report today. The New York-based firm noted that its ratings for companies are based on the assumption that markets ... [full story]

Consumers aren't exactly ecstatic with insurers' claims service these days. According to a recent Consumer Reports survey, which polled 10,700 readers about their satisfaction with their homeowners insurance claims service in the last few years, high-quality insurance can be costly ... [full story]

Colorado State University forecasters slightly lowered their tropical storm outlook, saying arrival of a Pacific El Niño weather system will help lower the formation of Atlantic Basin hurricanes. The team of William Gray and Phil Klotzbach reduced the number of named ... [full story]