WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses
The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer and other health problems. The EPA said Tuesday its action will protect Americans from health risks while allowing certain commercial uses to continue with robust worker protections. Methylene chloride emits a toxic vapor the EPA says has killed 88 workers since 1980. Wendy Hartley's son Kevin died from methylene chloride...
The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride, a chemical widely used as a paint stripper but known to cause liver cancer and other health problems.
In the quiet of night, a Howard Beach family’s life was shattered by a sudden, terrifying sound: a gunshot. The unexpected blast not only fractured the peace but also struck at the heart of a home, leaving a beloved Pomeranian-Husky mix named Aria fighting for her life. Here’s what happened. Midnight Terror The ordeal began unexpectedly in the middle of the night, around 1:30 AM on a Monday, when a stray bullet shattered the peace of her family’s home. This
The fatal single vehicle road traffic collision occurred at approximately 1.30pm on Tuesday, April 23 on the N56, Ballina Road, at Falcarragh. The driver and sole occupant of the car involved, a female in her 80s, was taken to hospital for the treatment of serious injuries. She was later pronounced deceased. Gardaí in Donegal are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward. Any road users who may have camera footage (including dash-cam) and were travelling in the Falcarragh...
Delaine Eastin, a trailblazer who is among a handful of women ever elected to statewide office in California, has died after suffering a stroke, according to her representatives. She was 76. “Delaine will be remembered for her boundless intellect, infinitely compassionate spirit, sharp sense of humor, and courageous leadership in local, state, national and international realms,” said a statement released by those close to Eastin after her death on April 23. “Her love of education, children,...
DOVER, Del. >> An 18-year-old woman died after she was shot on the campus of Delaware State University on Sunday, authorities said.
A 53-year-old man is dead following an incident involving a Maui Police Department officer and taser.
Highway 101 was blocked north of Atascadero, California, after a woman died
Editor's note: This story mentions suicide. Several lanes of Highway 101 in
Ardis Irene Knight, 84, of Pennock, was driving east on U.S. Highway 10 when her vehicle collided with another westbound vehicle in Sherburne County on April 25. She died on April 27.