660-mile rescue flight highlights Alaska’s unique challenges
The Alaska Air National Guard this week traveled nearly 660 miles to rescue a pregnant woman on a small island 2 miles from Russia.
Suspect shoots 2 hostages after wounding California officer
Authorities say a man was arrested after he fatally shot one person and wounded two others, including a highway patrol officer, at a park Thursday in Northern California.
Civil rights probe launched after fatal Park Police shooting
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation after a U.S. Park Police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old who had driven away with an officer in the back seat after the teenager was found asleep in a suspected stolen car in Washington.
What’s being built there? 92 luxury homes and villas will rise in Hillsboro Beach
Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach will be a 10-story project on waterfront land, consisting of 92 homes and villas, and 11 private boat slips.
EPA proposal takes on health risks near US chemical plants
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed new rules for monitoring and limiting harmful emissions from chemical plants.
Patrol: Missouri tornado victims were in trailer or camper
Authorities say the five people who were killed when a tornado barreled through their Missouri village were inside a mobile home or adjacent camper that were obliterated.
Methane big part of ‘alarming’ rise in planet-warming gases
Rising methane levels in the atmosphere last year again played a big part in an overall increase in the greenhouse gases that cause climate change.
FDA forces unproven premature birth drug Makena off market
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering an unproven drug intended to prevent premature births off the market.
GOP lawmakers to vote on expelling Democrats in gun protest
Tennessee’s GOP-dominated House is preparing to vote on whether to expel three Democratic members for their role in a demonstration calling for gun control following the Nashville school shooting.
Bottle battle: Boston talks of banning tiny bottles of booze
A Boston city councilor has proposed barring city liquor stores from selling the single-serve bottles that hold 100 milliliters or less of booze – both as a way to address alcohol abuse and excessive litter.