Alaska Wants More Resources for Tsunami Debris Cleanup May 22, 2012 U.S. Sen. Mark Begich wants the federal government to provide at least $45 million to clean up debris that will...
Seattle Takes Greener Approach to Sewer Overflows May 22, 2012 By PHUONG LE A greener approach in Seattle, Wash., aims to prevent untreated sewage and polluted runoff from flowing into Puget Sound by...
Louisiana Offshore Inspectors Use Historic Drilling Rig May 22, 2012 Federal regulators are using a historic drilling rig in Morgan City, La., as a classroom for new inspectors. The Bureau...
Safety Concerns Raised Over New York Freight Train Debris May 22, 2012 A New York senator says loose debris flying from uncovered freight trains is raising safety concerns on Long Island. Sen....
Tennessee Veterans Medical Center Participating in Seismic Monitoring May 22, 2012 The Memphis VA Medical Center, in Tennessee, is participating in a seismic monitoring system that will help engineers to learn...
Northwest Indiana Retail Building Collapses During Storm May 22, 2012 Part of a retail and office building collapsed in northwestern Indiana as a strong thunderstorm moved across the area. Authorities...
Fire at Georgia Doctor’s Office Called Suspicious May 22, 2012 Fire investigators say the circumstances surrounding a blaze that damaged a doctor’s office outside Atlanta, Ga., are considered suspicious. Gwinnett...
Vermont Police Blame Texting on Crash Into Cruiser May 22, 2012 Vermont police say a 33-year-old motorist was distracted while writing a text message on his cellphone when he crashed into...
$600K OSHA Settlement in Massachusetts Plant Blast May 22, 2012 The Labor Department says it has reached a $600,000 settlement with adhesives manufacturer Bostik, Inc., over workplace safety citations related...
New York Hearings on ‘Forced’ Insurance in Foreclosure May 22, 2012 By MICHAEL VIRTANEN Premiums for so-called force-placed insurance have more than tripled since 2004, producing enormous profits for insurers and the banks that...