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Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse

Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 25th
By MIKE BAKER and JOAN LOWYAssociated Press SEATTLE (AP) - Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound. The crossings are kept standing by engineering design, not supported with brute strength or

Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse

Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 25th
By MIKE BAKER and JOAN LOWYAssociated Press SEATTLE (AP) - Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound. The crossings are kept standing by engineering design, not supported with brute strength or

ALERT: Memorial Weekend Boat Safety Emphasis; What You Need To Know

ALERT: Memorial Weekend Boat Safety Emphasis; What You Need To Know
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SPOKANE VALLEY POLICE DEPT: The Spokane County Sheriff's Office goal is to promote safe and courteous boating. Deputies will be conducting boat inspections both on the water and at ramps to aid in safe boating. Enforcement will target those blatantly disregarding

ALERT: Memorial Weekend Boat Safety Emphasis; What You Need To Know

ALERT: Memorial Weekend Boat Safety Emphasis; What You Need To Know
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SPOKANE VALLEY POLICE DEPT: The Spokane County Sheriff's Office goal is to promote safe and courteous boating. Deputies will be conducting boat inspections both on the water and at ramps to aid in safe boating. Enforcement will target those blatantly disregarding

Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters

Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
By SETH BORENSTEINAP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central. The twister that devastated Moore, Okla., was the 74th presidential disaster declared in the Sooner state in the past 60 years. Only

Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters

Oklahoma gets far more than its share of disasters
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 24th
By SETH BORENSTEINAP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - Many states get hit frequently with tornadoes and other natural catastrophes, but Oklahoma is Disaster Central. The twister that devastated Moore, Okla., was the 74th presidential disaster declared in the Sooner state in the past 60 years. Only

Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy

Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd
By MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Thursday voted to limit the amount of government subsidies the wealthiest farmers receive when purchasing crop insurance. The vote was one small victory this week for critics of a massive, five-year farm bill that would cost

Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy

Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd
By MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Thursday voted to limit the amount of government subsidies the wealthiest farmers receive when purchasing crop insurance. The vote was one small victory this week for critics of a massive, five-year farm bill that would cost

Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy

Senate votes to cut crop insurance aid for wealthy
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd
By MARY CLARE JALONICKAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate on Thursday voted to limit the amount of government subsidies the wealthiest farmers receive when purchasing crop insurance. The vote was one small victory this week for critics of a massive, five-year farm bill that would cost

Applications for US unemployment aid fall to 340K

Applications for US unemployment aid fall to 340K
Submitted by Fox First at Ten on May 23rd
By PAUL WISEMANAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell 23,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 340,000, a level consistent with solid job growth. The less volatile four-week average ticked down just 500 to 339,500, the Labor Department