Judge OK's Detroit's Chapter 9 Bankrupcy
Detroit took the dubious distinction of being the largest municipality to enter into bankruptcy under Chapter 9 on Tuesday morning after U.S. Judge Steven Rhodes ruled that the city was eligible to do so.
Investigation Continues in Fatal Bronx Commuter Train Derailment
The NTSB investigation into the train derailment is continuing today after four people were killed and at least another 67 were injured in the commuter train accident in the Bronx at 7:20 am on Sunday morning.
Top US Lawmakers Want Additional Iran Sanctions
WASHINGTON — U.S. lawmakers of both major political parties are expressing skepticism over last month’s interim accord on Iran’s nuclear program. Congress’ appetite for boosting sanctions against Tehran has not waned, despite Obama administration warnings that heightened measures could torpedo delicate diplomacy.
US B-52 Bombers Challenge China Air Defense Zone
The U.S. military has flown two unarmed B-52 bombers near disputed islands in the East China Sea, defying an attempt by China to wrest control of the territory from Japan.