By JOSH FUNK, MARGERY A. BECK and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A tornado has plowed through suburban Omaha, Nebraska, demolishing homes and businesses as it moved for miles through farmland and into subdivisions. Some injuries have been reported but there were no immediate reports that anyone was killed in the Friday storms. Multiple tornadoes … [Read more...] about Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa
USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products
By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer U.S. poultry producers will have to reduce salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to prevent food poisoning. That's according to a new rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The rule says salmonella is a contaminant in frozen breaded and stuffed raw chicken products — like frozen chicken cordon bleu or … [Read more...] about USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products
Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer DETROIT (AP) — Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades. Five other teams selected quarterbacks among the top 12 picks, setting a record with five in the top 10 and tying a record for the most in the first round. The Bears selected Williams at No. 1 overall in … [Read more...] about Quarterbacks Williams, Daniels, Maye, Penix, McCarthy and Nix selected in top 12 of NFL draft
Columbia protesters say they’re at an impasse with administrators and will continue anti-war camp
By JAMES POLLARD, NOREEN NASIR and NICK PERRY Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University students who inspired pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country say they have reached an impasse with administrators and intend to continue their encampment until their demands are met. The announcement Friday after exhaustive negotiations comes as Columbia's president … [Read more...] about Columbia protesters say they’re at an impasse with administrators and will continue anti-war camp
Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down
By MATTHEW DALY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan says new rules that would force power plants fueled by coal or natural gas to capture smokestack emissions or shut down are targeting pollution that's "pushing our planet to the brink." The new limits unveiled Thursday on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil … [Read more...] about Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down