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.
Trump administration, California meet on vehicle emissions
Trump administration officials and California clean air regulators emerged from a meeting on Wednesday saying they would keep meeting to work toward resolving their sharp conflict over vehicle emissions and shared the goal of a single national standard…
Colorado to vote in November on proposal to toughen oil drilling rules
A Colorado ballot initiative that would sharply increase the required distance between new oil wells and populated areas will go before voters in November, Colorado officials said on Wednesday.
Trump administration, California meet to discuss emissions
Officials from the Trump administration and the California Air Resources Board met on Wednesday to discussed the proposed Safer and Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles rule, they said in a joint statement.
California university MD accused of sex abuse has license suspended
A University of Southern California gynecologist accused of sexually assaulting hundreds of students has agreed to an interim suspension of his medical license, the Medical Board of California said on Wednesday, as he deals with a police investigation …
