By STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — A decades-old landslide that's rapidly accelerating has forced the dismantling of an iconic Southern California chapel known for its glass frame built among soaring redwoods and sweeping Pacific Ocean views. The earth beneath The Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes is moving an unprecedented 2 feet or … [Read more...] about Landslide forces closure of iconic Southern California chapel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s son
The latest hot spot for illegal border crossings is San Diego. But routes change quickly
By ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press JACUMBA HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — U.S. figures show that San Diego became the busiest corridor for illegal crossings in April. It is the fifth region to hold that distinction in two years, a sign of how quickly migration routes are changing. Routes were remarkably stable until just a short time ago. San Diego was the busiest Border Patrol … [Read more...] about The latest hot spot for illegal border crossings is San Diego. But routes change quickly
Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, knock out power in Texas and Louisiana
By DAVID J. PHILLIP, LISA BAUMANN and CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Severe thunderstorms have hit southeastern Texas for the second time this month, and Houston's mayor says at least four people are dead. There also have been windows blown out of high-rise buildings, downed trees and power outages for more than 900,000 customers in the Houston area. The … [Read more...] about Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, knock out power in Texas and Louisiana
US prisoners are being assigned dangerous jobs. But what happens if they are hurt or killed?
By MARGIE MASON and ROBIN McDOWELL Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — An Associated Press investigation into prison labor in the United States found that prisoners who are hurt or killed on the job are often being denied the rights and protections offered to other American workers. These prisoners are being placed in dangerous jobs, sometimes with little or no training. They … [Read more...] about US prisoners are being assigned dangerous jobs. But what happens if they are hurt or killed?
Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving port
By LEA SKENE and DENISE LAVOIE Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Investigators probing the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore said in a preliminary report the cargo ship Dali experienced an electrical blackout about 10 hours before leaving the Port of Baltimore and yet again shortly before it slammed into the bridge and killed six construction … [Read more...] about Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackouts hours before leaving port