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Family Sues Oil Company Over Fatal Louisiana Tank Explosion

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP)–Relatives of a 14-year-old girl who died when an oil storage tank exploded in February have sued the company that operated the tank. The suit against Urban Oil & Gas Group and its insurer was filed Wednesday …

Bus Driver in Dramatic Bridge Plunge Says it ‘Just Took Off’

NEW YORK (AP) — The driver of a New York City bus that plunged off a bridge blamed the dramatic crash on mechanical failure, saying Saturday that the tandem vehicle “just took off” as he slowed into a turn. Everton …

New Jersey Postal Carrier Awarded for Accident-Free 30 Years

The season formerly known as spring may be on sabbatical, but for Jeanne McAlary and her neighbors, spotting Robin O’Neill, their longtime and much beloved mail carrier, darting around outside their homes is a harbinger of warmth. “She is really …

Hearing to Look at Con Edison Safety Record

A hearing will examine Con Edison’ New York City service and safety record since a lockout of its 8,500 unionized workers. The hearing by three state Assembly committees will be held in Manhattan on Wednesday. Conor Bambrick, legislative director for …