At least 30 injured in La. plant explosion
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
GEISMAR, La. (AP) — Ambulances and helicopters took at least 30 people from a burning chemical plant after an explosion Thursday in Louisiana, officials said.
Prosecutors push for anti-phone theft measures
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK (AP) — The top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York have announced the formation of a nationwide initiative to thwart smartphone thefts.
Senate votes down GOP border amendment
Written by ERICA WERNER,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an early test of support for a comprehensive immigration bill, the Senate on Thursday voted down a Republican attempt to require the U.S.-Mexico border to be under control for six months before immigrants here illegally could take the first steps toward citizenship.
Inspector in Philadelphia collapse commits suicide
Written by PATRICK WALTERS,Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A veteran inspector who surveyed a downtown building weeks before it collapsed, killing 6 people, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound a week after the accident, authorities said Thursday.
US stock market moves higher
Written by MATTHEW CRAFT,AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — A pair of better economic reports helped nudge the U.S. stock market up Thursday afternoon, even as the Japanese market plunged again.
UN says nearly 93,000 killed in Syrian conflict
Written by JOHN HEILPRIN,Associated Press SARAH EL DEEB,Associated Press
BEIRUT (AP) — Nearly 93,000 people have been confirmed killed in Syria since an uprising against President Bashar Assad began more than two years ago, the U.N. said Thursday, a sharp rise in the death toll as the fighting turns increasingly sectarian and the carnage gripping the country appears unstoppable.
Census: Rural US loses population for first time
Written by HANNAH DREIER,Associated Press HOPE YEN,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rural America is losing population for the first time ever, largely because of waning interest among baby boomers in moving to far-flung locations for retirement and recreation, according to new census estimates.
Unpaid internships in jeopardy after court ruling
Written by SAM HANANEL,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unpaid internships have long been a path of opportunity for students and recent grads looking to get a foot in the door in the entertainment, publishing and other prominent industries, even if it takes a generous subsidy from Mom and Dad.