EPA suggests triggers for warning of algae in drinking water
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing guidelines to help state and local officials detect dangerous levels of algal toxins in drinking water.
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Pentagon sees 'tough' Iraqi battle to secure Baiji oil refinery
The Pentagon on Wednesday said Iraq’s fight to secure the country’s largest oil refinery from Islamic State militants was headed in the wrong direction and declined to predict the outcome of ongoing battle. “It’s been a tough, fluid fight,” Pentagon spokesman Colonel Steve Warren told a news briefing, adding that “right now it’s flowing in the wrong direction.” “It could still turn around.
Flames shoot out of smokestack at Washington oil refinery
Crews are battling a smokestack fire at the U.S. Oil and Refining Co. that is sending plumes of black smoke across the sky at the Port of Tacoma in Washington state. Flames could be seen shooting out of …
Indianapolis 500: Schedule of events for 2015's 99th 'greatest spectacle'
Cavs expected to start Tristan Thompson in Game 2 (Yahoo Sports)
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio (AP) — Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson is expected to start Game 2 against Chicago, a move that puts LeBron James back at his customary small forward position.
How to Shop for a Mortgage Online
Filed under: Buying, Financing, How To, Refinancing Shutterstock By Gerri Detweiler Ron Milman refinanced his mortgage in early 2015. A resident of an Atlanta suburb, Milman says he saved money, closed quickly, and except for one quick trip to a local bank to meet a local attorney to finalize paperwork, he never left his home office. Working strictly online and by phone, he says getting his mortgage online was a
Nadal starts defence in style
Rafael Nadal started the defence of his Madrid Masters title with a confidence boosting win over Steve Johnson in the second round.
CCD2: Lancashire denied
Rob Keogh and Steven Crook hit centuries as Northants played out a draw with Lancashire at the County Ground.
Trew regrets lateness of change
Chief executive Aileen Trew thinks Notts County might have avoided relegation had they changed manager sooner.
Pitman tribute to Errol Brown
Jenny Pitman has spoken of her sadness at the news one of her former owners, Hot Chocolate singer Errol Brown, has died.