Earthquake Risk Increased for Nearly Half of U.S. July 21, 2014 By SETH BORENSTEIN A new federal earthquake map dials up the shaking hazard just a bit for about half of the United States...
Oklahoma AG Secures $42,158 Restitution for Home Repair Fraud July 21, 2014 After a four-year pursuit, the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office says it has secured $42,158 in restitution from a Texas man...
Chinese Drywall Maker Ordered to Pay $55,000, Stop Doing Business in U.S. July 21, 2014 By KEVIN McGILL A federal judge has ordered a China-based maker of drywall to pay $55,000 in penalties and attorney fees – and...
Colorado Organization’s Summer Campaign Coincides With National Auto Theft Prevention Month July 21, 2014 The Coloradans Against Auto Theft (CAAT) coalition recognizes National Auto Theft Prevention Month with a new Lockdown public awareness campaign...
Florida Man Arrested for Stealing Nearly $1.1M in Insurance Premiums July 21, 2014 Carlos Gutierrez, the former president and owner of G.M. Underwriters in Miami, was arrested on grand theft and fraud charges...
Nebraska Cooperative Cited After Worker’s Death July 21, 2014 Federal labor officials have cited a Nebraska cooperative on several safety violations following the March death of an employee exposed...
Michigan Family Gets Apology After Dead Man Billed $500 July 21, 2014 A family says it has received an apology after a dead man was sent a bill for $500 to help...
Minnesota County Designated Primary Disaster Zone July 21, 2014 Farmers in four southwestern Minnesota counties are eligible for federal help with crop damage caused by recent heavy rain and...
Former NFL Players Said Painkillers Were Easy to Get up to 2012 July 21, 2014 By JIM LITKE Dozens of former players joining a lawsuit against the NFL say teams kept handing out powerful painkillers and other drugs...
Minnesota Communities Dealing with Rising Flood Damage Costs July 21, 2014 Minnesota communities are trying to bounce back from last month’s flooding as damage estimates continue to rise. The state’s deputy...