Dry weather could propel California wildfires that killed 17
SONOMA, Calif. (Reuters) – Strong, dry winds may fan new wildfire outbreaks on Wednesday in California’s wine country, where blazes have killed at least 17 people and destroyed 2,000 homes and businesses, fire officials warned.
CSX CEO Harrison apologizes to rail customers, defends strategy
(Reuters) – CSX Corp’s chief executive apologized to customers for months of service disruptions at the No. 3 U.S. railroad but passionately defended his operating strategy, at a hearing on Wednesday called by the top U.S. rail regulator.
U.S. heating costs forecast to be higher this winter: EIA
(Reuters) – Most U.S. households can expect higher heating expenditures this winter than in the previous two years, according to the government’s Winter Fuels Outlook released on Wednesday.
U.S. House panel approves $36.5 billion for hurricane, wildfire relief
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives’ Appropriations Committee has approved $36.5 billion in emergency funding for relief and recovery from the recent devastating hurricanes and wildfires, a spokeswoman for the committee’s chairman …
Major U.S. rail customers to air complaints over CSX at hearing
(Reuters) – Cargill Inc, Dow Chemical Co and other major corporate rail customers are expected to speak on Wednesday before the top U.S. rail regulator about their experiences with CSX Corp’s network, which has been dogged by service problems since the…
Brazilian who led U.S. to $17 million under mattress to plead guilty
BOSTON (Reuters) – A Brazilian whose arrest led U.S. authorities to discover $17 million hidden under a mattress is expected to plead guilty on Wednesday after being charged with try to launder funds tied to one of the largest pyramid schemes ever.
Three-quarters of Americans favor higher taxes for wealthy: Reuters/Ipsos poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – As President Donald Trump promotes a tax plan that critics say mainly would help corporations and the rich, about three-quarters of Americans say they believe the wealthiest people should pay more in taxes, Reuters/Ipsos polling …
Wildfires kill 17 in California wine country
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Reuters) – Firefighters battling wildfires in California’s wine country face the prospect of new outbreaks when dry, windy conditions return on Wednesday to an area where at least 17 people have been killed and 2,000 homes and busin…
Wildfires kill 15, destroy 1,500 homes and other buildings in California wine country
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Reuters) – Fast-moving wildfires raging across Northern California’s wine country have killed 17 people, left about 150 missing and destroyed 1,500 homes, wineries and other structures, state fire officials said on Tuesday.
U.S. Navy says deadly McCain collision was preventable, relieves ship commander
TOKYO (Reuters) – The collision of the USS John S.McCain guided missile destroyer with a merchant ship near Singapore in August that killed 10 sailors was preventable, the U.S. Navy said after it relieved the warship’s commander and his deputy from the…
