Despite deadly Washington implosion, chemical industry poised to see less government oversight
The deadly implosion at a paper mill in Washington and the recent evacuations in Southern California are revealing gaps in the systems meant to protect communities and workers.
Another U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific Ocean
About 200 people have been killed by the strikes that began in September.
Oscar-winning ‘Star Wars’ editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80
Marcia Lucas, who won an Oscar as editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars” has died, a lawyer for her family said Friday.
Trump in ‘excellent health’ after latest checkup, president’s physician says
President Donald Trump is in “excellent health,” the White House physician said Friday in a memo the administration released after Trump’s visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center — his third in-person medical checkup in 13 months.“He is fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief,” Dr.
The latest redistricting move: From the Politics Desk
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Iran may have used Chinese missile to shoot down U.S. fighter jet, sources say
The F-15 fighter that was shot down over southwestern Iran last month and set off a dangerous rescue mission was probably struck by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile, sources say.
No heavyweights allowed: Troops must meet fitness criteria to attend White House UFC event
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department is requiring members of the military to meet a certain body type criteria in order to attend the big Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House next month, according to two people familiar with the criteria and a Pentagon memo outlining the criteria that was reviewed by NBC News
Blue Origin’s rocket explosion is a big setback for NASA’s moon goals
The giant explosion during a test of a Blue Origin rocket is a problem both for Jeff Bezos’ space company and for NASA.
Judge temporarily halts Kennedy Center closure and orders Trump’s name be removed from the building
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from closing the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for repairs and ordered that it be removed from the building and its website.
From The Sports Desk: Game 7 incoming
With their backs against the wall, the San Antonio Spurs staved off elimination in the Western Conference finals to set up a highly anticipated Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.