Air crews drop water on long-burning Los Angeles-area wildfire as hot weather approachesSeptember 20th, 2009 Water drops continue against LA-area wildfireLOS ANGELES — Air crews continued to drop water on the massive wildfire still burning in the forest north of Los Angeles Sunday, in anticipation of hot, dry winds moving into the area this week. The arson-caused fire, which erupted Aug.
Butt out of Central Park _ NYC wants to make parks smoke-freeSeptember 14th, 2009 NYC wants to make parks smoke-freeNEW YORK — New York City's famous parks may be going smoke-free. The city's health commissioner says the next goal in Mayor Michael Bloomberg's anti-tobacco crusade is to ban smoking at city parks and beaches.
Smoke aboard Southwest flight from Orlando, Fla., to Denver, forces emergency landing in TampaSeptember 7th, 2009 Smoke on Southwest flight forces landing in TampaTAMPA, Fla. — An official says smoke aboard a Southwest Airlines flight forced the pilot to make an emergency landing in Tampa, Fla.
Several Notre Dame buildings evacuated due to heavy smoke, fire in underground tunnelAugust 28th, 2009 Notre Dame buildings evacuated because of smokeSOUTH BEND, Ind. — Several buildings at the University of Notre Dame have been evacuated because of heavy smoke caused by a fire in an underground utility tunnel near the center of campus.
California firefighter pulls driver from stalled truck seconds before commuter train hitsAugust 27th, 2009 Calif. firefighter saves driver before train hitsOXNARD, Calif. — A California firefighter has pulled a trapped driver from his disabled pickup just seconds before a commuter train slammed into the truck.
Man plunges 30 feet through rusted-out metal plate on NYC sidewalkAugust 16th, 2009 Man falls 30 feet down hole in NYC sidewalkNEW YORK — A man plunged 30 feet through a rusted-out metal plate on a New York City sidewalk as he stepped outside an Off-Track Betting Parlor to smoke a cigar. Vincent Riggio was rescued by firefighters with just cuts and bruises Saturday afternoon.
Firefighter says appeals court ruling deprived him of his rightsJuly 16th, 2009 Firefighter denounces Sotomayor rulingWASHINGTON — A Connecticut firefighter who lost an appeals court ruling by Sonia Sotomayor has told a Senate panel that in his line of work, advancement has to be determined by skill and qualifications. Frank Ricci was among a group of white New Haven firefighters who were denied a promotion when city tossed out the results of an exam because not enough minorities had scored well enough to be promoted.
Sotomayor defends ruling in case of firefighters who filed reverse discrimination suitJuly 14th, 2009 Sotomayor: Ruling in firefighter case was narrowWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor has defended her ruling against white firefighters who accused the New Haven, Conn., government of engaging in reverse discrimination against them. At the prompting of Democratic Sen.
Plane makes emergency landing in Florida because of smoke in cabin, no major injuries reportedJune 30th, 2009 Smoke in cabin causes emergency landing in Fla.DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A commercial airliner with 128 passengers and crew has made an emergency landing in Florida because smoke was detected in the cabin.
Flight to Philadelphia makes emergency landing at Md. airport after report of smokeJune 27th, 2009 Plane lands safely in Md. after smoke reportLINTHICUM, Md.
California environmental regulators rule marijuana smoke causes cancerJune 20th, 2009 Calif regulators find pot smoke causes cancerSAN FRANCISCO — Marijuana smoke has joined tobacco smoke and hundreds of other chemicals on a list of substances California regulators say cause cancer. The ruling Friday by the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment likely will force pot shops with 10 or more employees to post warnings.
Former President George H.W. Bush skydives over Maine coast to celebrate 85th birthdayJune 12th, 2009 At 85, ex-president Bush skydives over Maine coastKENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Former President George H.W. Bush has celebrated his 85th birthday by skydiving over the coast of Maine.
Dog alerts Ohio woman and son to house fire, then dies after running back in burning houseJune 12th, 2009 Dog alerts Ohio family to fire, then dies in blazePIQUA, Ohio — An Ohio woman and her teenage son who escaped a house fire say they owe their lives to the family dog, who died in the blaze. Glenda Moss of Piqua says she was sleeping in a recliner in the living room when Jeter, a 5-year-old Great Pyrenees, jumped in her face Thursday morning.
Fire destroys 60 condos at Galveston, Texas, beachfront development damaged by Hurricane IkeJune 4th, 2009 Fire destroys 60 of Ike-damaged Galveston condosGALVESTON, Texas — A fire has destroyed at least 60 condos in a Galveston, Texas, beachfront development that was being rebuilt after being damaged by Hurricane Ike. Fire Chief Mike Vaerla Sr.
Boston firefighter resigns after federal drug agents raid his Maine homeMay 30th, 2009 Boston firefighter resigns after drug raidBOSTON — A Boston firefighter whose Maine home was raided by federal drug agents has resigned. Boston Fire Department spokesman Steve MacDonald said Saturday that Sean Berte resigned from his position as a Boston firefighter, which he has had since August 2001.
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