U.S. faults Ringling Bros for May collapse that injured eight
BOSTON (Reuters) – The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is responsible for May incident in which a chandelier-like apparatus carrying eight acrobats fell to the ground during a show in Rhode Island, U.S. regulators said in findings released on Tuesday that seek to fine the circus’ owner.
Obama declares Hawaiian lava flow to be major disaster
(Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday declared a slow-moving lava flow from the Pu’u O’o vent of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii to be a major disaster, the White House said.
U.S. sues Southwest Airlines to recover maintenance fine
(Reuters) – The U.S. government is suing Southwest Airlines Co to recover a fine levied on the carrier following an earlier investigation that showed the company did not comply with regulations related to repairs on Boeing 737 jetliners.
Ahead of tough election, White House blames dismay with Washington
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – With many races still tight but polls showing a general trend in favor of Republicans, the White House on Monday blamed voter dissatisfaction with Washington for what could be an Election Day rout for President Barack Obama’s Dem…
WHO recommends naloxone to prevent 20,000 overdose deaths in U.S.
GENEVA (Reuters) – More than 20,000 deaths might be prevented every year in the United States alone if naloxone, used to counter drug overdoses, was more widely available, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday.
San Antonio mayor’s car hit in drive-by shooting, mayor not a target: police
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – Two people were injured and a car belonging to the mayor of San Antonio was damaged when it was caught in crossfire in a drive-by shooting on Monday involving rival gangs, police said.
Utah police justified in death of man wielding sword, prosecutor says
(Reuters) – A Utah prosecutor on Monday said police were justified in shooting and killing a 22-year-old black man accused by officers of lunging at them with a sword the man’s family described as decorative.
St. Louis police deny no-fly zone during protests aimed at media
CLAYTON Mo. (Reuters) – St. Louis County police defended on Monday a no-fly zone imposed over the suburb of Ferguson during August street protests, saying it was for safety reasons, after an Associated Press report said the prohibition was to keep news…
One wounded in shooting outside Delaware college residence hall
(Reuters) – One person was wounded on Monday in a shooting outside an off-campus residence hall at Delaware State University in Dover on Monday and the shooter was at large after fleeing the scene, a city spokeswoman said.
Nurse, Maine settle Ebola quarantine suit
BRUNSWICK Maine/WINSTON-SALEM N.C. (Reuters) – Maine has reached a settlement with a nurse who was briefly quarantined in her home after treating victims of Ebola in West Africa, allowing her to travel freely in public but requiring her to monitor her …
