Ricin Found in Las Vegas Motel, Man in Critical Condition

A substance found at a motel may be the deadly toxin ricin, but authorities said Friday they don't believe it was intended for a terrorist attack. Lab tests on the substance were pending and seven people were taken to hospitals as a precaution. NowPublic member PEP has...

Deposed Prime Minister Back in Thailand Facing Charges

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — Supporters danced, beat drums and sang as deposed Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned Thursday from 17 months in exile to face corruption charges, vowing to restore his reputation following his ouster in a coup.The Associated Press is...

3 Killed in California Plane Crash

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A small airplane crashed in a residential neighborhood, killing three people in a fiery impact that destroyed a car and engulfed palm trees in flames.The Associated Press is working with NowPublic to help get coverage from people affected by this...

8 Wounded in LA Street Shooting

A gunman opened fire on a crowd in Los Angeles, wounding eight people, several of them children.The Associated Press is working with NowPublic to help get coverage from people affected by this story. We are asking people like you who might be close by for help. We are...

New Orleans Mayor Rips Plan to Empty FEMA Trailers

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A plan to move people living in trailers to apartments and hotels because of concerns about formaldehyde fumes will not work and will lead to a "second great displacement" of New Orleans residents, the city's mayor said.You can read current NowPublic...

Florida Power Blackout Remains a Puzzle

Florida power officials are still trying to figure out how a glitch at a substation cut power to millions of people across the southern part of the state.The Associated Press is working with NowPublic to help get coverage from people affected by this story. We are asking...