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Today in History for May 4th
Here is a look at some of the notable events that took place on this day in history, May 4th.
Amtrak gets $30M to pay for Sandy recovery costs
Amtrak is getting $30 million from the federal government to defray the cost of repairing damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the grant Friday. About $20 million will go to reimbursing Amtrak for pumping water and removing debris from tracks and tunnels as well as repairing ...
DC bridge to close for new 'Captain America' film
The District of Columbia's film office says Washington's Theodore Roosevelt Bridge will be closing temporarily for a major motion picture. The film office says the bridge between the nation's capital and Virginia will close intermittently Sunday for "Freezer Burn." The working title has been connected to a new "Captain America" ...
Raw: Plane Crashes into Kyrgyzstan Pasture
An American military refuelling plane carrying three crew members crashed on Friday in the rugged mountains of Kyrgyzstan. There was no immediate word on the fate of the KC-135 crew. (May 3)
Oil up again to near $95 ahead of US jobs data
The price of crude oil continued to rise Friday, a day after posting its biggest jump this year, as traders awaited the release of a closely watched U.S. employment report. By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark crude for June delivery was up 61 cents to $94.60 a barrel in electronic ...
Small Plane Crashes in Hudson River
A small plane crashed into the Hudson River and sank on Thursday. Officials say it's unclear how many people were on the plane, but there are no signs of survivors. (May 3)
Raw: May Snowfall Hits Iowa
Transportation officials are warning drivers about slick roads across parts of Iowa that were hit by an unusual spring snowstorm. The state Department of Transportation says crews are clearing slush and snow from across the state. (May 2)
Shots fired at Houston airport; 1 injured
Shots were fired near a ticket counter at Houston's largest airport on Thursday, critically injuring one armed man and sending people in the terminal scrambling and screaming, a Houston police spokesman and witnesses said. A call that there had been a "discharge of firearms" came into police at 1:35 p.m., ...
Crash Victim a Fearless Aviation Enthusiast
The brother of an aeronautical mechanic from Michigan who died in a cargo plane crash this week in Afghanistan is remembering his younger sibling as a fearless flyer with a lifelong passion for airplanes. (May 1)
Lance Armstrong case could hinge on USPS benefit
Lance Armstrong is facing the federal government in a legal fight with tens of millions of dollars at stake, and a loss could bankrupt the cyclist who until last year ranked among the wealthiest and most popular athletes in the world. Armstrong's best chance at protecting his personal fortune may ...
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