U.S. Department of Commerce

More Connecticut businesses say they are sending their goods or services to international markets, according to a survey released Wednesday by the state's largest business association. And that share of the state's businesses engaged in international...

By Tom Brown MIAMI, May 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Weather Service is getting a quantum jump in computing power that will significantly improve its forecasting and storm tracking abilities to better protect the country from severe weather. "This...

Events set at Garrard library Events at the Garrard County Public Library this week include: - RAWR — Reading and Writing Rock Story Hour: Reading and Writing Rock is 6 p.m. Tuesday. Participants can hear stories, crafts and more fun at the...

Did you get out and shop in April? Retail sales numbers released today show improving consumer confidence and more spending in stores. The National Retail Federation reported a 0.6 percent seasonally adjusted sales gain from March to April,...

Companies supplying components for the nuclear power industry are located throughout the United States, including a number in Maryland. These manufacturing firms have developed businesses providing components and equipment required for the maintenance and...

By David Adams May 4 (Reuters) - The Obama administration has agreed by July 1 to map out areas to protect nesting beaches for endangered loggerhead sea turtles as part of a legal settlement with conservation groups. The U.S. Department of Commerce...

Sauntering down a public street wearing a gentleman's pantsuit and hat, Puerto Rican labor and women's rights activist Luisa Capetillo knew her fashion choice was revolutionary in 1919. She was arrested, questioned and eventually released from custody,...

LONDON (Reuters) - A Dubai distribution company has agreed to pay a $2.8 million civil penalty for shipping embargoed U.S. devices to the Syrian government to monitor and control internet traffic, according to U.S. Department of Commerce documents seen by...

This week Today Lunch & Learn - Poised to Impress, noon, Pompano Beach CRA Business Resource Center, 50 NE First Street, Pompano Beach. Presented by: Elaine M. Simmons, Exclusive Corporate Image, LLC. $15 incudes lunch. 954-586-1132 Build Your Total...

Ann Bacher from the the U.S. Department of Commerce will present a seminar called Export University 201: Market Opportunities in Jordan, Lebanon and North Africa on Wednesday at Port Everglades Auditorium. Bacher, a regional senior commerical officer...

The politically touchy topic of climate change will be taught more deeply to students under proposed new national science standards released Tuesday. The Next Generation Science Standards, developed over the last 18 months by California and 25 other...

Story Hour — 10 a.m. Wednesday and 1 p.m. Thursday, and this week, there will be a special guest. Visitors can bring their children, age 18 month through 4 years, to story hour and help them develop skills that will enable them to succeed at...