While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

Forecasters say expected 'worst Christmas storm' is elevating flood risk for a large swath of southwest California.

Severe winter weather has been forecast for the next several days, Tuesday night, December 23, through Friday, December 26.

Guessing the direction of Congress is akin to long-range weather prediction, with so many variables in play, and the industry's fate depends on a break in the storm.