At Least One Reported Dead As Tornadoes Hammer Oklahoma, Kansas And Iowa

By Chris Francescani NEW YORK (Reuters) - A tornado half a mile wide struck near Oklahoma City on Sunday, part of a massive ...

Officials Warn Of Commuter Chaos From Connecticut Derailment

By Richard Weizel BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (Reuters) - Thousands of Connecticut commuters should brace for travel chaos ...

For Detroit In Crisis, Next Six Weeks Determine Bankruptcy Fate

By Bernie Woodall and Karen Pierog DETROIT (Reuters) - Bond restructurings, negotiated settlements with bondholders and ...

Winning Ticket For $590.5 Million Powerball Lottery Sold In Florida

By Karen Brooks and Steve Gorman (Reuters) - A single winning ticket for a record U.S. ...

Los Angeles Mayoral Race Narrows, Latest Opinion Poll Shows

By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - City Councilman Eric Garcetti leads City Controller Wendy Greuel ...