As the day dawned, officials said an estimated 5 to 15 people were killed and more than 160 were wounded. It was feared those numbers might go higher. The cause of the fire that led to explosion at a fertilizer plant near Waco is under investigation.
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Adoption Case Brings Rare Family Law Dispute To High Court
Take the usual agony of an adoption dispute. Add in the disgraceful U.S. history of ripping Indian children from their Native American families. Mix in a dose of initial fatherly abandonment. And there you have it — a poisonous and painful legal cocktail that goes before the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Poll: Vast Majority Of Undocumented Immigrants Have Connection To Citizens
A vast majority of undocumented Latino immigrants (85 percent) have family connections to U.S. citizens, a new poll finds.
Ford, GM Will Jointly Develop Fuel-Efficient Transmissions
Rivals Ford and General Motors said Monday they will work together to develop new transmissions aimed at helping them meet upcoming fuel efficiency standards.
Obama: ‘All Americans Stand With The People Of Boston’
During a short statement to the country, President Obama promised to find out who perpetrated a bombing attack at the Boston Marathon this afternoon.
European Union Report Details Growth Of Human Trafficking
More than 23,600 people were victims of human trafficking in Europe during a recent three-year period, according to a new European Union report that says the problem is growing worse.