Jupiter's moon Europa is just as far away as ever, but new research is bringing scientists closer to being able to explore its tantalizing ice-covered ocean and determine its potential for harboring life.

By Paul J. Nyden pjnyden@wvgazette.com The West Virginia Supreme Court overturned a Boone County jury verdict on Wednesday that would have required Massey Energy to pay $76.3 million to Harman Mining Co. and its owner, Hugh Caperton.

By Paul J. Nyden, The Charleston Gazette, W.Va. Nov. 1--Despite a booming coal market and sharply rising coal prices, Massey Energy is still having trouble getting young miners to stay on the job.