Fire engulfs NuStar ethanol storage tanks near San Francisco
Flames engulfed two ethanol holding tanks on Tuesday at a NuStar Energy petrochemical storage facility near San Francisco, prompting health authorities to urge residents of two adjacent towns to remain indoors while crews battled to subdue the blaze.
U.S. Democrats go on attack against Warren at debate over healthcare
Several Democratic presidential contenders went on the attack against surging U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren during a debate on Tuesday, pushing her to explain how she would pay for her ambitious Medicare for All healthcare plan.
Democrats kick off fourth debate with call for Trump impeachment
The 12 Democrats meeting in the fourth presidential debate on Tuesday night found a unifying message right off the bat: Republican Donald Trump is a corrupt president and must be impeached.
Three drug distributors in talks to settle opioid litigation for $18 billion – WSJ
Three drug distributors are in talks with state and local governments to settle thousands of opioid lawsuits for $18 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
Fire breaks out at San Francisco area NuStar storage facility
A fire broke out Tuesday in two tanks at a NuStar oil and refined products storage facility in Crockett, California, the company said.
Texas woman killed by officer pointed gun after hearing noises
A Texas woman was shot dead by a Fort Worth police officer in her home after she heard noises outside, picked up a handgun and pointed it at a window, the officer’s arrest warrant showed on Tuesday.
Pentagon says unable to share documents with House impeachment request ‘at this time’
The Pentagon said on Tuesday that it was unable to share documents with the House of Representative committee pursuing an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, citing “legal and practical concerns.”
U.S. House will hold off on vote to authorize impeachment probe: Pelosi
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday said the House of Representatives does not plan at this time to hold a full vote of the body to authorize an impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump.
Michigan judge blocks flavored vape ban as Juul faces wrongful death lawsuit
A Michigan judge on Tuesday blocked the state’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes about two weeks after it took effect and hours after a wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Juul Labs Inc in the first such case against an e-cigarette firm.
Schiff says impeachment probe to move into public hearing phase eventually: Representative Yarmuth
U.S. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff told fellow Democrats that the House of Representative’s impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump will move into a public hearing phase eventually, Representative John Yarmuth told Reuters o…
