New York’s Albany County seeks to limit crude oil processing
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York’s Albany County issued a moratorium on Wednesday on the expansion of crude oil processing in the Port of Albany, pending a public health investigation.
US Airways flight diverted to Houston due to sick baby
HOUSTON (Reuters) – A US Airways flight from Tampa to Phoenix made an emergency landing in Houston when a toddler aboard had a life-threatening medical emergency during the journey, the Houston Fire Department said on Wednesday.
Animal rights activist wanted in California bombings may be in Hawaii: FBI
(Reuters) – U.S. authorities in pursuit of a fugitive animal rights activist suspected in a pair of California bombings over a decade ago have focused their hunt on Hawaii’s big island following a lead he may be there, an FBI spokesman said on Wednesda…
Oklahoma teens to be tried as adults in Australian athlete’s murder
(Reuters) – Two Oklahoma teenagers were ordered on Wednesday to stand trial as adults for the murder of Australian baseball player Chris Lane, who was shot dead while jogging last year, an Oklahoma court clerk said.
Animal rights activist wanted in California bombings may be in Hawaii: FBI
(Reuters) – U.S. authorities in pursuit of a fugitive animal rights activist suspected in a pair of California bombings over a decade ago have focused their hunt on Hawaii’s big island following a lead he may be there, an FBI spokesman said on Wednesda…
U.S. Navy bars 151 sailors from jobs after sex assault review
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Navy said on Wednesday that 151 sailors had been disqualified from working as sexual assault counselors and other positions as the military tries to improve how it helps victims following a string of high-profile sexual …
NYC buildings explosion kills three, others missing
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Two New York City buildings collapsed on Wednesday in an explosion believed to be caused by a gas leak, killing three people, injuring at least 36, and setting off a search for more victims feared trapped in the rubble, officials s…
Ex-NFL star Sharper indicted in Arizona sex assaults
PHOENIX (Reuters) – Former NFL star Darren Sharper, who faces accusations in several states of drugging and raping women, has been indicted in Arizona on sexual assault charges, Tempe police said on Wednesday.
U.S. cattle deaths linked to Zilmax far exceed company reports: study
(Reuters) – The number of U.S. cattle deaths that may be linked to the Merck & Co Inc feed additive Zilmax are much higher than the figures reported by the drug company to the federal government, according to a research study published on Wednesday.
Florida congressman’s wife drops restraining order against him
ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) – The wife of Florida Congressman Alan Grayson dropped her request for a permanent restraining order against him, according to a court filing on Wednesday.
