Michigan sues firms over Flint water crisis negligence
Michigan Attorney General sues Veolia and LAN alleging professional negligence public nuisance and fraud related to the Flint water crisis. The suit in Genesee County Circuit Court seeks hundreds of millions in damages and accuses the firms of providing flawed engineering and water treatment advice that exposed residents to lead-contaminated water.
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LAN
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Detroit
Veolia
Weather eases but wildfires persist in Southern California
Cooler humid conditions offered temporary relief to crews battling two fires in the San Gabriel Mountains northeast of Los Angeles. Evacuations near Duarte were being lifted as firefighters press forward, though stronger winds later could rekindle the blaze. Incident commander Mike Wakoski warned gusts to 25 mph would complicate efforts. Helicopters air tankers and other resources assist a roughly 7 percent square mile fire area in difficult terrain.
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San Gabriel Mountains
Duarte
Mike Wakoski
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Rebellious Democrats stage gun protest in House
More than 200 Democrats led by Rep. John Lewis staged a sit in on the House floor demanding a vote on gun control measures after the Orlando nightclub attack. Republicans recessed and cut cameras as C-SPAN broadcast feeds from lawmakers. No bill no break became the rallying cry as Democrats pressed Speaker Ryan to stay in session.
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D.C
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C-Span
Georgia
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Orlando
Florida
Paul Ryan
Rwss
South Carolina
Matthew Ellison
Clyburn
America
Chillie Pingree
Congress
D-Ga
Center
Elizabeth Esty
D-Conn
Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C
Tiny rise in Social Security benefits next year
The 2017 trustees report projects a 0.2 percent cost of living adjustment for Social Security, with beneficiaries receiving less than 2.50 monthly, while Medicare trust funds face earlier depletion. Lawmakers are urged to act soon to address financing and avoid abrupt cuts for retirees and families.
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Medicare
Social Security
Congress
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IS militants press Raqqa setback and Fallujah stand
Islamic State forces inflicted a setback on the Syrian army near Raqqa with a swift counteroffensive. Iraqi forces face stubborn pockets north and west of Fallujah hindering major gains a month into the campaign. In Sirte Libyan clashes kill 36 as pro government units siege the Islamic State stronghold. Across the border Jordan seals Rugban camp after a deadly attack. water shortages rise for about 64 000 refugees awaiting aid.
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Libya
Raqqa
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Sirte
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Jordan
Rugban
Raqban
Stocks of Local Interest Feature Market Movement
The column lists local stock activity with numbers showing daily shifts and closing values. Investors monitor shares likely tied to regional companies and public utilities. Specific tickers and exact prices are provided in the table for reader reference.
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