The British government on Tuesday rejected an offer from security firm G4S to refund more than 23 million pounds ($37 million) after the company apologized for overcharging taxpayers for its electronic tagging of prisoners. The Ministry of Justice said it …
The state of Connecticut is opening two additional intake centers to help homeowners seeking disaster assistance for losses caused by last year’s Superstorm Sandy. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Tuesday that homeowners in New London County will be able to …
Historian John Barry is helping launch a new organization formed to boost public support for a south Louisiana flood control board’s lawsuit against oil and gas companies over the loss of coastal wetlands that form a natural buffer protecting New …
The insurance company that paid $2.4 million to cover losses from a fire wind farm fire is suing manufacturers that built parts of its battery system. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London paid to cover losses at …
The city auditor says Oakland, Calif., must do a better job inspecting yards and making sure property owners clear away fire fuels in order to prevent another devastating wildfire in the dry, brush-strewn hills. The Oakland Tribune reports Tuesday that …
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service say preliminary surveys show at least 11 tornadoes touched down in Illinois during Sunday’s storms. Crews surveying damage reported five tornadoes in central Illinois, three in northern Illinois, two in southwestern Illinois and a …
A railroad reopened a section of track 10 days after the fiery derailment of a train carrying crude oil in west Alabama, but state environmental officials said Monday they still don’t know how much oil spilled into surrounding wetlands. While …
Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor announced several fraud and enforcement cases closed by the Department in October. “These cases represent the Department’s commitment to fighting fraud and taking action against those who seek to harm consumers,” Taylor …
A faith-based effort to provide housing for flood recovery volunteers in Minot has ended 17 months after the historic Souris River flood swamped North Dakota’s fourth-largest city. Hope Village hosted nearly 400 teams comprising nearly 5,300 volunteers from 48 states …
The son of Oklahoma U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe reported his small plane was experiencing engine trouble shortly before he died in a crash near Tulsa, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board. Dr. Perry Inhofe …