Victims of Maine's Deadliest Shooting Start Process of Suing the Army
LEWISTON, Maine — Lawyers representing 100 survivors and family members of victims of the deadliest shooting in Maine history have begun the formal process of suing the Army and an Army hospital for failing to act to stop the reservist responsible for the tragedy, attorneys announced Tuesday. The individual notices of claim say the Army […]
Troops Will Start Getting Economic Hardship Bonuses This Month, Though Only $20 on Average
The Pentagon says that it’s finally ready to pay troops the “economic hardship bonuses” that Congress authorized last year to help offset rising prices and higher costs of living across the country. But the sums troops will get seem unlikely to make a major impact, putting renewed attention on lawmakers to do more. A senior […]
Cranes Arriving to Start Removing Wreckage from Deadly Baltimore Bridge Collapse
BALTIMORE — The largest crane on the Eastern Seaboard was being transported to Baltimore so crews on Friday can begin removing the wreckage of a collapsed highway bridge that has halted a search for four workers still missing days after the disaster and blocked the city’s vital port from operating. As the sun rose Friday, […]