Ky. Train Crash Spills Sulfur, Prompts Evacuations

More than 15 train cars have derailed in the southern U.S. state of Kentucky, spilling molten sulfur, sparking a fire, and prompting authorities to encourage nearby communities to evacuate on the eve of a major national holiday.

WHO Pressing China on Respiratory Illness Details

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked China for details on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children, which its China office on Thursday called a “routine” check.[#item_full_content]