Commutes long, slow after Conn. train derailment
Written by JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN,Associated Press
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut commuters endured slow trips to work Monday following last week's train collision that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.
Military sex abuse has long-term impact for vets
Written by KEVIN FREKING,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — New government figures underscore the staggering long-term consequences of military sexual assaults: More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness linked to the abuse, and 4,000 sought disability benefits.
Split-second choice ended with NY student dead
Written by VERENA DOBNIK,Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — The Long Island college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.
Senate committee moves toward vote on immigration
Written by ERICA WERNER,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee is aiming this week to pass a landmark immigration bill to secure the border and offer citizenship to millions, setting up a high-stakes debate on the Senate floor.
US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks.
AP IMPACT: Military sex abuse victims seek VA help
Written by KEVIN FREKING,Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness stemming from sexual abuse in the military, and 4,000 sought disability benefits, underscoring the staggering long-term impact of a crisis that has roiled the Pentagon and been condemned by President Barack Obama as "''shameful and disgraceful."
Tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Okla.
Written by SEAN MURPHY,Associated Press
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) — Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left of the community she called home.
Small Fla. city anxious to learn jackpot winner
Written by BARBARA RODRIGUEZ,Associated Press TAMARA LUSH,Associated Press
ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.