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8 07, 2015

FDNY: June 2015 Marks 1st Month in 150 Years With No Fire Deaths in NYC

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The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) announced that the month of June 2015 marked the first month on record in FDNY’s 150-year history without any reported fire-related fatalities in New York City. “This achievement is a testament to the …

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8 07, 2015

Estate of Oregon Woman Killed by School Bus Files Lawsuit

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The estate of a 43-year-old woman who was fatally injured when she was hit by a school bus as she crossed the street with her husband has filed an $8.7 million lawsuit. The Oregonian reported that Renee Bates and her …

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8 07, 2015

Jury Awards Former Southern California Police Dispatcher $315K

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A police dispatcher in Southern California who alleges she was fired for reporting an officer accused of raping and sexually assaulting other dispatchers has been awarded more than $315,000. The Sun reported a jury’s verdict was decided in favor of …

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7 07, 2015

Hortica Now a Member of Wisconsin’s Sentry Insurance Group

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Sentry Insurance, headquartered in Stevens Point, Wis., and Edwardsville, Ill.-based Hortica Insurance (Florists’ Mutual Insurance Company) have joined forces. After review and approval by both the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Illinois Department of Insurance, Hortica is …

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8 07, 2015

Aspen U.S. Names Zurich’s Hickey to Head Marine Insurance Unit

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Patrick Hickey has been named as executive vice president for Marine at Aspen U.S. Insurance. Hickey will lead Aspen Insurance’s marine operation in the U.S., covering both inland and ocean. He will report to Tony Carroll, executive vice president, head …

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7 07, 2015

SpaceX Still Doesn’t Know Why Falcon 9 Rocket Exploded

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SpaceX is still homing in on why its Falcon 9 rocket exploded after liftoff last week, unable to resolve conflicting data radioed back to the ground before the explosion, CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday. “It’s a huge blow to …

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8 07, 2015

Workplace Incident in South Dakota Kills North Dakota Man

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A North Dakota man was killed while working at an asphalt production plant in central South Dakota. Sully County Sherriff Bill Stahl told KCCR radio that 66-year-old Jerold Walth of Wishek, North Dakota, was performing maintenance on equipment at the asphalt …

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7 07, 2015

Communities Near Southern California Fire at Risk for Floods

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U.S. Forest Service officials say those living in areas around a 49-square-mile wildfire will be at risk for flooding and debris flows long after the flames are extinguished. The Press-Enterprise in Riverside reported that the fire in the San Bernardino …

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8 07, 2015

Google Tests Driverless Cars in Texas City

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Google Inc. has selected Texas as the latest testing site for its self-driving car project, the company announced Tuesday. A modified Lexus SUV has already been seen on Austin roads, with safety drivers on board, according to the Austin American-Statesman. …

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7 07, 2015

Montana Thunderstorm Results in Crop Damage, Power Outages

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A strong thunderstorm that blew across northern Montana over the weekend brought strong winds and large hail that caused property and crop damage and power outages along a 300-mile stretch of the state from Cut Bank to Fort Peck, officials …

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