Each day, 300 million gallons of polluted mine water enters Pennsylvania streams and rivers, turning many of them into dead zones unable to support aquatic life. At the same time, drilling companies use up to 5 million gallons of fresh …
When athletes are suspected of having a concussion, they should be taken out of action immediately, new guidelines from a major medical group say. The American Academy of Neurology said athletes shouldn’t resume playing until they’ve been fully evaluated and …
Southern California Edison officials now say they don’t know what caused a power surge that fried appliances in 150 Riverside County homes. Residents and fire officials reported that the March 8 surge fried circuits in refrigerators, washers, dryers, security systems …
Louisiana residents should see their fire insurance rates drop as a result of an improved rating awarded to Fire Protection District 8’s improved rating, officials say. The Advocate reports the all-volunteer department protects nearly 4,000 residents in a 22-square-mile area …
Gov. John Kitzhaber has signed a bill creating a new mediation process for patients injured by medical mistakes. Kitzhaber signed the measure Monday flanked by legislators and the leaders of the Oregon Medical Association and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. …
Victims of asbestos exposure in northwestern Montana have asked a state judge to deny $4 million in fees and costs requested by attorneys in a legal settlement with chemical company W.R. Grace and Co. In letters submitted to state District …
A West Virginia Senate committee advanced a bill Monday that would likely increase car insurance premiums for drivers who can least afford it, but also expand liability coverage for the highest-risk drivers. The bill would raise the minimum amounts of …
Lincoln County is getting $1 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for cleanup costs related to the most destructive wildlife in New Mexico’s recorded history. The Little Bear blaze destroyed more than 250 homes and structures as it raced …
Verisk Insurance Solutions – Underwriting, a unit of Verisk, announced LOCATION Sinkhole Service, which is based on more than 86,000 records with settlement indicators, including more than 55,000 confirmed sinkholes. Sinkhole Service helps insurers minimize risk from subsidence and other …
Libya’s health minister says the death toll from drinking homemade alcohol that contained poisonous methanol has risen to 87. Minister Nouri Doghman says 1,044 people have been harmed. He said Sunday that 15 people were blinded, and others went into …