Crumbling roads and bridges bring higher taxes and fees

In this Feb. 18, 2017 file photo, officials look over the scene at Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass, Calif., where part of the freeway collapsed due to heavy rain. A state $5 billion annual plan raises fuel taxes and vehicle fees to pay for repairs to state and local roads, while also providing money for public transit and biking and walking trails.

Real-life ‘Rocky’ gets his moment on-screen

In a photo taken Wednesday, April 26, 2017, former boxer Chuck Wepner talks to The Associated Press in his home in Bayonne, N.J. Wepner, the Bayonne Bleeder, went toe-to-toe with Muhammad Ali in a fight that inspired Sylvester ... . In a photo taken Wednesday, April 26, 2017, former boxer Chuck Wepner poses for The Associated Press in his home in Bayonne, N.J. Wepner, the Bayonne Bleeder, went toe-to-toe with Muhammad Ali in a fight that inspired Sylvester... Forty-two years after he stepped into the ring against Muhammad Ali as a 40-to-1 underdog, Chuck Wepner's business card still has a picture of the moment when he knocked down the champ.

Race issues loom over shooting of teen by officer

Balch Springs Police Chief Jonathan Haber speaks during a news conference after an officer involved shooting of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards at the Balch Springs Learning Center and Library in Balch Spri... . This photo shows the intersection of Baron and Shepherd Lane on Monday, May 1, 2017, near where the shooting of 15 year-old Jordan Edwards by a police officer happened in Balch Springs, Texas on Saturday... An American company helping secure the Iraqi base where F-16 fighter jets battle the Islamic State group turned a blind eye to alcohol smuggling, theft, security violations and allegations of sex trafficking.

Groups sue to stop Trump from renewing offshore drilling

This Jan. 7, 2013, file photo, shows the Shell floating drill rig Kulluk in Kodiak Island, Alaska's Kiliuda Bay as salvage teams conduct an in-depth assessment of its seaworthiness after it ran aground off an island near Kodiak as it was being towed across the Gulf of Alaska in stormy weather following the 2012 drilling season. Less than a week after President Donald Trump took steps to put U.S. Arctic and Atlantic waters back in play for offshore drilling, 10 environmental and Alaska Native groups sued Wednesday, May 3, 2017, to maintain the ban on oil and gas exploration.

Problems from Hurricane Sandy prompt Christie calls for private flood insurance

WASHINGTON -- Hurricane Sandy homeowners who thought they were protected by their federal flood insurance received unwelcome surprises after the storm, when claims were rejected, payments delayed and damages minimized. Now the flood insurance program is up for renewal, and Gov. Chris Christie said the government should turn it over to the private sector.

Japan sends biggest warship Izumo to aid US in North Korea crisis

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New research could improve tornado warnings

Research scientist like Chris Karstens with University of Oklahoma cooperative institutes for mesoscale meteorological studies has been working with The National Severe Storms Laboratory on FACETs, Forecasting a Continuum of Environmental Threats on this for about five years now. "Our project really is designed to bring about a new kind of warning paradigm for the National Weather Service," Karstens said.

Minding the malt

Without it - if disease or a freak act of nature were to damage those crops, for instance - farmers and the craft brewing companies that rely on them would undoubtedly take a hit. Such was the case made Wednesday by U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., who visited the Southern Tier Distilling Company, located at 2051 Stoneman Circle in Lakewood.

Apocalyptic Progressivism

Shortly after the 2008 election, President Obama's soon-to-be chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, infamously declared, "You never let a serious crisis go to waste." He elaborated: "What I mean by that it's an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before."

Jacksonville: ‘I’M a Goner’: El Faro’s last hours as ship sails into storm

Rochelle Hamm's eyes fill with tears when she reads her terrified husband's last words - uttered as the cargo freighter El Faro went down in hurricane, taking the lives of Frank Hamm and 32 others. A few lines later, the transcript ends, along with the lives of Hamm and the captain who desperately sought to save him.

El Faro widow turns anguish into mission for safer ships

Rochelle Hamm's eyes fill with tears when she reads her terrified husband's last words - uttered as the cargo freighter El Faro went down in hurricane, taking the lives of Frank Hamm and 32 others. A few lines later, the transcript ends, along with the lives of Hamm and the captain who desperately sought to save him.

Democrats Pressure Trump To Keep Protections On Nat’l Monuments

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Nevada Alluvial Fan Flooding Workshop

This workshop is a collaborative effort by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers , the Nevada Division of Water Resources , and several other organizations working together under the Nevada Silver Jackets program. The workshop will provide an overview of issues of concern associated with alluvial fan flooding in Nevada, including the structural and geological hazards associated with alluvial fans, local issues with alluvial fan development and flash flooding, nonstructural flood-proofing techniques to reduce the consequences of flooding, and planning for developed and undeveloped alluvial fans.

Congress Sends Bill to Boost Weather Research to President’s Desk

The National Weather Service would have to boost research - including some from private companies - to improve forecasts and storm warnings under a bill headed to President Donald trump's desk. Lawmakers said the bill should save lives by giving residents more time to prepare for hurricanes, tornadoes and other deadly storms.

Report says Mondelez could replace longtime CEO Rosenfeld

The Wall Street Journal reports that Oreo, Cadbury and Trident maker Mondelez may replace CEO Irene Rosenfeld as it deals with changing consumer appetites and pressure from activist investors. The Wall Street Journal reports that Oreo, Cadbury and Trident maker Mondelez may replace CEO Irene Rosenfeld as it deals with changing consumer appetites and pressure from activist investors.

Bill Clinton tweets about visiting Bushes in Houston

The Wall Street Journal reports that Oreo, Cadbury and Trident maker Mondelez may replace CEO Irene Rosenfeld as it deals with changing consumer appetites and pressure from activist investors. The Wall Street Journal reports that Oreo, Cadbury and Trident maker Mondelez may replace CEO Irene Rosenfeld as it deals with changing consumer appetites and pressure from activist investors.

After Amtrak derailments, Booker and Menendez seek to block Trump’s transit cuts

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sens. Robert Menendez and Cory Booker asked leaders of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee overseeing transportation to ensure federal funding for Amtrak and the Gateway Tunnel project. Their letter to U.S. Sens. Susan Collins , the subcommittee chairwoman, and Jack Reed , the ranking Democrat, came after Amtrak acknowledged responsibility for two recent derailments that tied up NJ Transit train traffic for days.