US Files Unfair Trade Complaint Against EU

The United States filed a complaint Wednesday with the World Trade Organization over European tariffs on three classes of high-tech goods, including flat-panel computer monitors and some printers.The duties, which are as high as 14 percent, make U.S. exports less competitive in the European Union, according to the Information Technology Industry Council, a trade association. The group's member... US Files Unfair Trade Complaint Against EU

Illinois Earthquake Shakes Chicago, Indiana, Midwest

The epicenter, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), was three miles below ground, 131 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri, six miles northwest of Mount Carmel, Illinois and 38 miles north-northwest of Evansville, Indiana. The earthquake was a measure of 5.2 shaking the Midwest. The earthquake was felt in other states as well including Lousiville, Kentucky, southern Michigan as we... Illinois Earthquake Shakes Chicago, Indiana, Midwest

Arizona Air Force Pilot Dies

The Air Force student pilot, assigned to the 62nd Fighter Squadron, was flying an F-16 fighter jet out of Luke Air Force Base when his plane crashed in a remote area about 12:15 PM Friday. His body was found Saturday afternoon.The pilot's name was being withheld until his family is notified. Crews discovered the wreckage around 10:30 PM in a remote area of western Arizona. A G-suit and parachu... Arizona Air Force Pilot Dies

Atlanta Struck By Tornado

The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado, with winds soaring 130 mph, struck downtown Atlanta about 9:40 PM.The Atlanta tornado injured 27 people Friday night, though no injuries were believed to be life-threatening.Officials say the twister was likely an EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) with winds between 111 to 135 mph. It was on the ground for about 6 miles.Crews hauled... Atlanta Struck By Tornado

Deal reached in Alaska abuse cases

The 110 people, all Alaska Natives, said they were abused by 15 Jesuit priests, brothers or those supervised by Jesuits from about 1961 to 1987. The alleged abuse occurred in remote villages along the coast of Western Alaska and along the Yukon River.Officials at the Society of Jesus, Oregon Province said Sunday that any settlement announcement would be premature since details had yet to be worke... Deal reached in Alaska abuse cases