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DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Michigan officials have approved an energy company's request to build two natural-gas-fired turbines outside Detroit. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality approved a permit last week for DTE Energy Co. to construct the turbines in Dearborn, The Detroit News reported . The approval came despite opposition from activists and residents calling to delay the process and conduct health studies. "It's a real disappointment for communities that are overburdened by environmental contamination," said Michelle Martinez... Читать дальше...

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• A lawsuit was filed that accused three manufacturers of fixing the cost of lithium-ion batteries, which in turn increased the sticker price on the devices that used them.
• The list of electronics covered under the lawsuit includes laptop PCs, notebooks, netbook computers; mobile phones, smartphones tablets, digital audition players; camcorders, cameras; cordless power tools; and replacement batteries for any of these products.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Old-style, tall-masted sailing ships resembling vessels in a pirate movie eased up to the New Orleans riverfront Thursday as part of the city's 300th anniversary celebration. The billowing sails of one ship could be seen as it approached from a distance. But, the vessels had sails furled as they rounded a sharp bend in the river and approached under engine power, aided at times by tugboats. Similar vessels docked earlier on Lake Pontchartrain, the 630-square-mile water body on the north side of the metro area. Читать дальше...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A package bomber convicted in a wave of terror across the South is scheduled to be executed in Alabama, nearly 30 years after authorities said he killed a federal judge with a bomb mailed to his home. Walter Leroy Moody Jr., 83, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Thursday evening. At his 1996 trial, prosecutors described Moody as a meticulous coward who committed murder by mail because of his obsession with getting revenge on the legal system, and then committed more... Читать дальше...

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Police in Goodyear say they're arrested a 20-year-old Phoenix man in a homicide case that appears to be drug related. They say Anthony Perry Michael Cornejo has been booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree murder. Police responded to reports of shots fired on April 10 and officers found 29-year-old Antoine Rogers of Goodyear dead at the scene. They arrested Cornejo on Thursday after serving a search warrant at his Phoenix address. It's unclear if he has a lawyer yet.

Now is a good time to revisit the safety details of a plane in light of Tuesday's emergency landing of Southwest Flight 1380.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Anti-abortion rhetoric is intensifying ahead of midterm elections as a rush of officials in Republican-dominant states...

MERZOUGA, Morocco — Under a hot desert sun and with the desolation of the Sahara all around, about 1,000 competitors from 50 countries took part in this year’s Marathon des Sables, or Marathon of the Sands. The 33rd edition of the annual race, considered to be one of the most demanding ultra-marathons in the world, finished Saturday after six grueling days and about 150 miles. Defending champion Rachid El Morabity of Morocco won his sixth title in what is known as... Читать дальше...

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that Jack Wilshere has yet to commit his future to the north London club. The England international has just two months remaining on his existing deal but the Gunners boss remains optimistic that the midfielder will extend his contract. In a report covered by Arsenal’s official website, Wenger was addressing the media ahead of the West Ham United game where he was posed a question about Jack Wilshere’s future. As always, the French tactician... Читать дальше...

CA San Diego CA Zone Forecast for Thursday, April 19, 2018 _____ 711 FPUS56 KSGX 192003 ZFPSGX Zone Forecast Product for Extreme Southwestern California National Weather Service San Diego CA 103 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018 CAZ552-201115- Orange County Coastal Areas- Including the cities of Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and San Clemente 103 PM PDT Thu Apr 19 2018 .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming mostly clear. Lows 48 to 54. Areas of winds west 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the evening becoming light. Читать дальше...

TX Fort Worth TX Zone Forecast for Thursday, April 19, 2018 _____ 899 FPUS54 KFWD 192002 ZFPFWD Zone Forecast Product National Weather Service Fort Worth TX 302 PM CDT Thu Apr 19 2018 TXZ119-200915- Dallas- Including the city of Dallas 302 PM CDT Thu Apr 19 2018 .TONIGHT...Partly cloudy this evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. .FRIDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. .FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent... Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. The stock market had its first loss of the week as technology companies and consumer products makers led U.S. indexes lower. Apple lost 2.8 percent Thursday and tobacco maker Philip Morris International plunged 15.6 percent after reporting weak results, noting that sales of its iQos device in Japan were slow. Banks bucked the downward trend and rose along with bond yields. Bank of New York Mellon climbed 5.7 percent. Читать дальше...

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 4 p.m. The stock market had its first loss of the week as technology companies and consumer products makers led U.S. indexes lower. Apple lost 2.8 percent Thursday and tobacco maker Philip Morris International plunged 15.6 percent after reporting weak results, noting that sales of its iQos device in Japan were slow. Banks bucked the downward trend and rose along with bond yields. Bank of New York Mellon climbed 5.7 percent. Читать дальше...

Vermont students hope this round of national walkouts would reemphasize  that political inaction on gun violence would have consequences in November.

Carrie Underwood was bowled over by the outpouring of love sent her way at the ACMs on Sunday.

The color is normally reserved for funerals in the royal family, but Meghan Markle looked nothing short of sleek in a black dress..

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Accusations that a former student plotted to shoot up a Vermont high school have led to Republican Gov. Phil Scott's creation of a task force to examine ways to prevent community violence and request $4 million to help make schools safer. Public Safety Commissioner Tom Anderson said Thursday that another $1 million in Homeland Security funds will also be available. A recent statewide assessment of 422 Vermont schools found that 96 percent of schools participate in required safety drills. Читать дальше...

A heated Turkish cup clash has been called off just before the hour mark following several stoppages for objects being thrown from the stands

A cup match between Turkish rivals Fenerbahce and Besiktas was abandoned on Thursday after Senol Gunes was hit by an object thrown from the crowd. Referee Mete Kalkavan paused the game on multiple occasions due to crowd trouble during Wednesday's semi-final second leg at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium. Kalkavan was eventually left with little option but to stop the match early in the second half after Gunes was struck. Besiktas coach Gunes fell to the ground and reportedly required stitches for a head wound following the incident... Читать дальше...

Perhaps the Ten Commandments should be posted once again in public venues.

Despite the praise Southwest Airlines is drawing for the valiant efforts of its crew during the deadly ordeal of Flight 1380, the airline still faces tens of millions of dollars in legal damages, experts say.

“The Machnik Method” By Christine Huber, CAO – Regional Director No 1 Soccer Camps Soccer parents ask me:  “Does your camp play 11 vs 11?”  Me – “No!” Here at No. 1 Soccer Camps will use what is called the “Machnik Method.”  All of our games are played small sided in 4 vs 4 or … Continue reading "“The Machnik Method”"

“Elon needs the best possible rest for the sake of bettering mankind!” one person, who donated $100 to the campaign, told BuzzFeed News.

The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” Season 10 was filled with shocking moments and the two-part reunion was an explosive event within itself. However, following the conclusion of the latest season of “RHOA,” it looks like that was the last time fans will see Kim Zolciak on the Bravo series. Kim, who has had feuds with several of her cast members including NeNe Leakes, Kenya Moore, and Kandi Burruss will reportedly no longer appear on the series after a dramatic season on the long-running reality show.