Three released from jail in New Mexico compound case
Three people were released from jail in Taos, New Mexico, on Wednesday after a judge dismissed charges of child abuse at their desert compound where a toddler’s body was found, a defense lawyer said.
Mystery woman in Texas security video with wrist restraints is safe: police
A partially dressed woman who briefly appeared in security camera footage approaching a home in a suburban Houston subdivision with what appear to be broken restraints dangling from her wrists has been found and is safe, police said on Wednesday.
Trump administration reconsiders rule on coal’s mercury pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said on Wednesday it was reconsidering part of an Obama-era rule on emissions of mercury from coal-fired plants, in the latest move by the administration to ease regulations on an industry important to Pre…
When a live event creates a buzz
A massive swarm of bees gathered on a hot dog cart umbrella in New York City’s Times Square on Monday. Before long it became a social media sensation thanks to live footage from Reuters.
Cuomo vs Nixon: Trump animus takes center stage at NY governor debate
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and challenger Cynthia Nixon argued over who is the stauncher opponent of U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday in their first and only debate in the campaign for the state’s Democratic gubernatorial nomination next mo…
Two more Arkansas inmates die of suspected tainted drugs, bringing total to five
Two Arkansas inmates were found dead on Wednesday at one of the state’s most secure prisons, bringing to five the number of prisoners suspected of dying from ingesting tainted illicit drugs this week, Department of Corrections officials said.
Thousands endure blazing Arizona heat to view Senator John McCain’s casket
Thousands of admirers of the late Senator John McCain stood in line for hours on Wednesday in the blazing Arizona sun and triple-digit heat for a chance to pay final respects to the war hero and two-time Republican presidential candidate.
California university doctor accused of sex abuse sees license suspended
A former University of Southern California (USC) gynecologist, accused of sexually assaulting hundreds of students, has agreed to a suspension of his medical license, officials said on Wednesday.
Detroit to shut off drinking water in schools after lead found
Detroit authorities on Wednesday ordered drinking water shut off at all city public schools after elevated levels of lead and copper were found in water at more than a dozen buildings with antiquated plumbing systems.
Cummins Inc wins $491 million U.S. defense contract: Pentagon
Cummins Power Generation Inc, a unit of Cummins Inc, has won a $491 million contract to provide advanced medium mobile power sources to the U.S. Army, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
