Crews search for California fire victims as list of missing grows
The search for victims of a catastrophic blaze that reduced a northern California town to ashes intensified on Thursday as authorities posted an expanded list of nearly 300 people reported missing in the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in Calif…
John Lennon’s killer recalls inner ‘tug of war’ before the murder
Before he pulled the trigger that ended the life of rock icon John Lennon nearly 38 years ago, his killer remembers being in a “tug of war” with himself over what he was about to do, and even praying for a way out of carrying out his plan.
California regulator says agency does not want PG&E to go bankrupt: Bloomberg
A California Public Utilities Commission official told investors on a conference call that the agency does not want PG&E Corp to go into bankruptcy, Bloomberg reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.
Judge overturns Montana man’s conviction in tribal bond scheme
A federal judge on Thursday overturned the conviction of a Montana man on charges that he helped run a scheme to defraud a Native American tribe and multiple pension funds through the issue of $60 million worth of tribal bonds.
Florida to recount ballots by hand in tight U.S. Senate race
Florida election officials on Thursday ordered a hand recount of ballots in a closely fought U.S. Senate race between Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson and his Republican challenger, Governor Rick Scott.
Florida officials order hand recount of ballots in tight Senate race
Florida election officials on Thursday ordered a hand recount of ballots in the tight race between Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and his Republican challenger, Governor Rick Scott.
Florida U.S. Senate race triggers hand recount
Florida’s hotly contested contest for the U.S. Senate appeared headed on Thursday toward a hand recount with the results still too close to call, the state elections website indicated.
‘Design errors’ faulted in Florida bridge collapse: U.S. agency
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday that “design errors” were found in a pedestrian bridge that collapsed in March at Florida International University, killing six people and injuring eight.
Florida Democrat Nelson sues state to force hand recount of ballots
Democratic U.S. Senator Bill Nelson’s campaign on Thursday said it had sued Florida election officials seeking a hand recount of ballots in liberal-leaning Palm Beach County in his re-election contest against Republican Rick Scott.
Crews search for California fire victims, Trump to visit
The search for victims of the deadliest wildfire in California history expanded on Thursday, as the White House said that President Donald Trump, who has blamed the state’s fires on mismanagement by forestry officials, would visit on Saturday.
