Articles from the May 11, 2018 edition
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Pruitt to hear economic arguments in enforcing Clean Air Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt on Thursday announced a major shift in enforcement of the landmark Clean Air Act to include feedback from state and local governments and others on the economic impact of federal p...
Summit set, detainees free; Trump-Kim to meet in Singapore
WASHINGTON (AP) — Envisioning "a very special moment for world peace," President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un for highly anticipated summit talks in Singapore on June 12. He set the stage for his a...
Report: US winter wheat forecast down amid drought, surplus
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — U.S. farmers are expected to harvest their smallest winter wheat crop in more than a decade amid an ongoing drought that has devastated fields across the nation's breadbasket and a global surplus of the grain that has d...
People, power costs keep indoor farming down to Earth
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (AP) — There's a budding industry that's trying to solve the problem of the limp lettuce and tasteless tomatoes in America's supermarkets. It's full of technologists who grow crops in buildings instead of outdoors, s...
Missouri faces physician shortage, medical students leaving
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers and health care groups are working to remedy the state's physician shortage by keeping their medical students in-state. About 21 percent of Missouri's medical school graduates stay in the state, according to a...
In taking on high drug prices, Trump faces a complex nemesis
WASHINGTON (AP) — Before taking office, President Donald Trump railed against the pharmaceutical industry and accused it of "getting away with murder." The populist rhetoric appears to be giving way to a more nuanced strategy focused on s...
Cancer docs feel unprepared, but recommend marijuana anyway
SEATTLE (AP) — Nearly half of U.S. cancer doctors who responded to a survey say they've recently recommended medical marijuana to patients, although most say they don't know enough about medicinal use. The results reflect how marijuana policy in s...
Judge overseeing opioid suits seeks steps to address crisis
CLEVELAND (AP) — The federal judge overseeing more than 600 lawsuits filed by government entities collectively seeking billions of dollars to address the nation's opioid crisis said Thursday he will continue to push for solutions to the problem while...
Yellowstone bison population expected to be around 4,200
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park's booming bison population, which has strained resources and created problems for nearby ranchers, is expected to reach a level that park officials would like to maintain despite being much higher than...
A hangover pill? Tests on drunk mice show promise
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) “Civilization begins with distillation,” said William Faulkner, a writer and drinker. Although our thirst for alc...
Tech leaders push for more White House focus on AI
President Donald Trump hasn't said much, if anything, about artificial intelligence, but his administration is warming up to the idea of investing more in the technology and finding ways to build new skills for the U.S. workers it replaces. "The...
Quenching a thirst? Investing in water-related funds
As natural resources go, oil tends to get more attention from investors than clean drinking water, even against the backdrop of headline-grabbing shortages in Flint, Michigan, South Africa and elsewhere. But a few funds are showing that investing in...
FCC sets 'net neutrality' repeal for June 11, Senate to vote
NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Communications Commission has set June 11 as the repeal date for "net neutrality" rules meant to prevent broadband companies from exercising more control over what people watch and see on the internet. Among other t...
Big jump in job program for foreign graduates of US colleges
WASHINGTON (AP) — A program that allows foreign students to stay in the United States for temporary employment after graduation has expanded significantly over a dozen years as technical companies stepped up hiring of science and engineering majors,...
Say goodbye to La Nina, maybe hello to a more normal summer
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. scientists say this winter's brief La Nina has evaporated, meaning an increased likelihood of a more normal summer. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday that the central Pacific has returned to n...
Archaeologists find remains of Roman-era temple in Egypt
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt says archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a temple dating back to the second century. The Antiquities Ministry said Thursday that the temple, which dates back to the reign of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius, was found near t...
Chemotherapy timing could influence how well the treatment works
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Most living organisms – animals, plants, fungi, and even some types of bacteria – have an internal clock, a cir...
California, Florida stem cell clinics target of US lawsuit
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal prosecutors in California and Florida sued on Wednesday to stop two companies from providing stem cell treatments, alleging the clinics marketed their procedures as remedies for ailments including cancer and heart d...
Iowa man says his dog shot him while they were playing
FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) — With best friends like these, who needs enemies? An Iowa man says his dog inadvertently shot him while they were roughhousing Wednesday. Fifty-one-year-old Richard Remme, of Fort Dodge, told police he was playing with his d...
Woman angry at utility worker, leaves her suspended in lift
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Police in New Jersey say a woman got angry at a cable TV worker and left her stranded in the air. Police say the dispute started in Ridgewood on Monday between a woman and an Optimum employee. The Record reports the 5...
'Joggling' record: Man sets mark for running while juggling
BOSTON (AP) — It won't land him a spot in the Olympics, but a Massachusetts college student has run one of the fastest miles while juggling — an endeavor called "joggling." Zach Prescott ran a 4 minute, 43.2 second-mile on Tuesday while juggling thr...
Blind, howling pug's apology to neighbor makes noise online
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh pug's apology for his separation anxiety-induced howling is making some noise. The 11-year-old dog named Charleston Chew and his owner Sharla Wilson just moved into a new apartment. She tells KDKA-TV Charleston is n...
Republicans override Dem objections to confirm federal judge
WASHINGTON (AP) — The political battle over President Donald Trump's judicial nominees escalated on Thursday when the Senate took the rare step of confirming the nomination of a Wisconsin attorney to serve as a federal judge despite the objections of...
In tearful interview, Weinstein's wife says she didn't know
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein's estranged wife, Georgina Chapman, has given her first interview since scandal erupted around her husband, saying that she never knew about his alleged sexual misconduct, and breaking down in sobs when speaking a...
Summit set, detainees free; Trump sees NKorea 'big success'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Envisioning "a very special moment for world peace," President Donald Trump announced Thursday he will meet North Korea's Kim Jong Un for highly anticipated summit talks in Singapore on June 12. He set the stage for his a...
