U.S. House panel approves $36.5 billion for disaster 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 …
U.S. House panel approves $36.5 bln for disaster 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 …
Ten charged in death of Louisiana State fraternity pledge
(Reuters) – Police have charged 10 people in the death of a Louisiana State University fraternity pledge after a night of suspected alcohol-fueled hazing at the social group’s house, the school said on Wednesday.
Trump suggests challenging TV network licenses over ‘fake news’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump suggested challenging licenses for NBC and other broadcast news networks following reports by NBC News that his secretary of state had called him a “moron” after a discussion of the U.S. nuclear arsena…
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.
