U.S. cites ‘pervasive’ Russian efforts to weaken election
U.S. President Donald Trump’s top aides said on Thursday that Russia is behind “pervasive” attempts to interfere in upcoming U.S. elections, in a rejection of the denials of meddling that Russian President Vladimir Putin made directly to Trump.
Amtrak train partially derails in Washington, DC
An Amtrak train from New Orleans partially derailed as it entered Washington’s Union Station on Thursday, but no passengers or crew members were injured, officials said.
Four U.S. cities sue over Trump ‘sabotage’ of Obamacare
Four major U.S. cities filed a lawsuit on Thursday contending that President Donald Trump’s administration is unconstitutionally seeking to undermine Obamacare by failing to faithfully execute the healthcare law.
Trump administration’s rollback on auto emissions triggers state backlash
California and 18 other U.S. states said on Thursday they would sue to stop a Trump administration proposal to weaken Obama-era federal fuel efficiency standards, arguing the United States has an obligation to protect the environment for future generat…
Texas pipeline blaze put out after seven hospitalized; explosions probed
Authorities on Thursday were investigating what caused a fire and a series of natural gas pipeline explosions in Midland County, Texas, which sent seven people to the hospital on Wednesday and shut down five lines before being extinguished late in the …
Crews battling California wildfires face extreme conditions
Extreme weather conditions were expected to return on Thursday and could stoke wildfires in California, where thousands of weary firefighters are battling the destructive, deadly blazes.
States announce intent to sue over U.S. rollback of clean car rule
The attorneys general of 19 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. on Thursday announced their intention to sue over a Trump administration plan to roll back federal limits on tailpipe pollution from cars and trucks, referred to as the clean car rule.
White House proposes weaker auto emissions rules, overriding California
The Trump administration on Thursday moved to revoke California’s authority to set its own strict tailpipe emissions rules and mandate the sale of electric vehicles, as it proposed weakening Obama-era federal fuel efficiency standards.
Out of spotlight, tribes keep fighting Dakota pipeline
Native American tribes that tried to block the Dakota Access oil pipeline during a months-long standoff with authorities in North Dakota more than a year ago are carrying on their fight in federal court, in what they contend is a symbol of their ongoin…
Riding with Native Americans to mark pact anniversary
Six weeks covering Native Americans at Standing Rock, North Dakota, protesting the Dakota Access oil pipeline presented a unique opportunity to get to know many of the people who took a stand there.
