L.A.'s flower market is one of the biggest in the world, but it's suffering thanks to the euro crisis — as uncertain shoppers cut back and uncertain wholesalers order less.
The surprise snowstorm this weekend cut power to a number of towns on the East Coast, pushing many to decide to postpone Halloween festivities out of fear for safety. One Connecticut couple describes the scene in their town.
The firm's failure shows what happens when a company is small enough to fail. It also stands as a warning about the effects of overexposure to European debt.
Today's promised deadline for reaching a solution to the financial problems in Europe is looking increasingly less firm. Leaders are still arguing over main points of the plan.
