Accident caused Tennessee ammunition plant blast, U.S. agency says
NASHVILLE (Reuters) – An explosion at a central Tennessee ammunition plant that killed one man and injured three other people this week resulted from an industrial accident, a federal official said on Saturday.
Miss America defends student suspended for asking her to prom
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Miss America has suggested officials at a Pennsylvania high school reconsider their decision to suspend a student for approaching her at a school assembly and asking her to be his prom date, the beauty queen said on Saturday.
Man under evaluation for alleged gun threat at L.A. Times building
(Reuters) – A man who allegedly threatened to open fire in the building that houses the Los Angeles Times’ headquarters was being held in custody for a mental evaluation, police said on Saturday.
Security threat reported on Detroit-Denver Delta flight
DENVER (Reuters) – A Delta Airlines flight that landed at a Denver airport was directed to a remote taxiway after an unspecified “potential security threat” onboard and passengers were ushered off the plane, but authorities later saw the threat as unli…
Landslide gains speed, threatens Wyoming resort homes
(Reuters) – A slow-moving landslide threatening the affluent Wyoming community of Jackson is picking up speed, with safety concerns prompting authorities to halt efforts to stabilize the area, city officials said on Friday.
Suspect in Kansas City highway shootings faces 18 felony counts
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) – A man who went on a weeks-long shooting spree on Kansas City, Missouri, highways has been charged with 18 felony counts, including firing into vehicles and striking occupants, prosecutors said on Friday.
U.S. further delays final decision on Keystone XL pipeline
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Obama administration further delayed its decision on the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project on Friday, with no conclusion now likely until after the U.S. mid-term elections in November.
Suspect in Kansas City highway shootings faces 18 felony counts
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (Reuters) – A man who went on a weeks-long shooting spree on Kansas City, Missouri, highways has been charged with 18 felony counts, including firing into vehicles and striking occupants, prosecutors said on Friday.
Teck’s Red Dog zinc mine still operating after quakes
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Teck Resources said on Friday its Red Dog operation in Alaska, the world’s largest zinc and lead mine, is operating as usual after two earthquakes struck a few miles from the site.
Landslide gains speed, threatens Wyoming resort homes
(Reuters) – A slow-moving landslide threatening the affluent Wyoming community of Jackson is picking up speed, and efforts to stabilize the area were called off because of safety concerns, city officials said on Friday.
