EPA chief warned in September Flint water crisis could ‘get big’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned in September that the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, could “get very big” months before the EPA issued an emergency order requiring the state and city to take…
Washington D.C. subway to reopen after safety shutdown
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington, D.C.’s subway system will reopen on Thursday after a day-long shutdown for emergency safety checks that forced commuters to battle heavy traffic aboard crowded buses, on bicycles and even skateboards.
U.S. probes New York City over lead at public housing: court filing
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department said on Wednesday it has opened a civil investigation into the health and safety conditions in New York City’s public housing and the extent residents have elevated blood-lead levels.
U.S. Marines, Army vow to address rising aviation mishap rate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Marine Corps and Army leaders on Wednesday vowed to reverse a growing number of serious aviation accidents after the head of the U.S. House Armed Services Committee raised concerns about the increase.
Friendly fire that killed Maryland officer ‘tragic’ misunderstanding -police
(Reuters) – The shot that killed a Maryland plainclothes detective during a gunfight with a suspect was aimed at him by another officer in a “tragic” misunderstanding, a police official said on Wednesday.
Ohio man pleads guilty to trying to support Islamic State
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An Ohio man pleaded guilty in federal court on Wednesday to attempting to provide material support to Islamic State and to possessing a firearm as a felon.
U.S. military leaders voice concern about readiness of forces
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. military leaders voiced concern on Wednesday about their ability to fight a war with global powers like Russia, telling a congressional hearing that a lack of resources and training was weighing on America’s combat readiness…
Michigan driver charged with murder files $10 million lawsuit against Uber
(Reuters) – The Uber driver in Michigan charged with murdering six people last month in a shooting spree has filed a $10 million federal civil rights lawsuit against the ride-sharing company, saying that it is Uber’s fault he is in prison, court record…
Ex-Subway pitchman beaten in federal prison: TMZ
(Reuters) – Former Subway sandwich chain pitchman Jared Fogle, who is serving a sentence for child pornography and sex offenses, was beaten in a Colorado federal prison in late January by another inmate, according to TMZ.
For New York hospital’s patients, miniature horses are a strong Rx
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Some of the most powerful medicine delivered to young patients at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York on Wednesday came in a package less than 32 inches tall and with a tail.
