Trump to roll back carbon rule on new coal plants
The Trump administration is expected on Thursday to roll back an Obama-era rule requiring new coal plants to slash carbon emissions, a move that could crack open the door in coming years for new plants fired by the fossil fuel.
U.S. proposes looser protections for a bird, to boost drilling, mining
The U.S. Interior Department on Thursday proposed easing Obama-era protections for a bird, the greater sage grouse, to boost oil drilling and mining across Western states, a win for energy companies but a setback for conservationists.
Crash kills U.S. Marine; teams search for five in sea near Japan
One U.S. Marine was killed and rescue teams were searching for five others missing after two Marine Corps aircraft collided in mid-air and crashed into the sea off the coast of Japan during a refueling exercise, officials said on Thursday.
Walgreens to link up with FedEx on next-day drug delivery as Amazon nears
Walgreens Boots Alliance said on Thursday it would partner with FedEx Corp to launch a next-day delivery service for prescription drugs nationwide, giving it a leg up as Amazon threatens to shake-up the sector.
One U.S. Marine rescued from crash near Japan is dead: military
One of the U.S. Marines recovered after two Marine Corps aircraft collided and crashed into the sea off the coast of Japan has been declared dead, the U.S. officials said on Thursday.
Houston mourns former U.S. President George H.W. Bush
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush will be mourned on Thursday at the Houston church where he worshipped for many years, a final public farewell before his remains are taken to their resting place at his Texas presidential library.
Tennessee set to execute murderer by electric chair on Thursday
Tennessee plans to execute by electric chair on Thursday a 61-year-old man who has spent more than 36 years on the state’s death row.
EPA to roll back carbon rule on new coal plants
The Trump administration is expected on Thursday to roll back an Obama-era rule that requires new coal plants to capture their carbon emissions, a move that could crack open the door in coming years for new plants fired by the fossil fuel.
Former President George H.W. Bush to be remembered at Houston funeral
Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush will be mourned on Thursday at the Houston church where he worshipped for many years, a final public farewell before his remains are taken by train to their resting place at his Texas presidential library.
Five Marines missing after two U.S. aircraft collide, crash into sea off Japan
Five U.S. Marines were missing after two Marine Corps aircraft collided in mid-air and crashed into the sea off the coast of Japan during an air-to-air refueling exercise on Thursday, Japanese and American officials said.
