New York, May 10 (EFE).- A fire in a transformer on the weekend forced the shutdown part of the Indian Point nuclear plant located less than 40 km (25 mi.) from New York and resulted in an oil spill into the Hudson River, but the incident posed no risk to the public, facility authorities said.
By Scott DiSavino and Lisa Lambert
By Scott DiSavino and Lisa Lambert
(Reuters) - A transformer failure and fire caused a unit at Indian Point nuclear plant north of New York City to be shut down on Saturday, and people nearby reported seeing an explosion and smoke at the plant.
(Reuters) - A unit at Indian Point nuclear plant in Buchanan, New York state, was shut down following a transformer failure on Saturday, but the plant was stable and there was no danger to the public or employees, the company that operates the facility said.
Puebla, Mexico, May 9 (EFE).- Images of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers in New York City and the election of Pope Francis are some of the highlights of a photo exhibit here celebrating the 75th anniversary of the world's foremost Spanish-language news agency.
Los Angeles, May 5 (EFE).- Actor Seth Gilliam, best known for his role as a priest in 'The Walking Dead' series, was arrested last weekend for driving under the influence, reported the entertainment website TMZ.com.
Nueva York, 1 may (EFEUSA).- Académicos puertorriqueños y dominicanos en Nueva York se han unido por primera vez para promover en conjunto la investigación sobre la experiencia de ambas comunidades en este país.
By Scott Malone and Ian Simpson
Washington, Apr 29 (EFE).- President Barack Obama called on police departments nationwide, instead of "closing ranks" around officers who act inappropriately, to bring them to account, in a radio interview broadcast on Wednesday.
By Scott Malone, Ian Simpson and Warren Strobel
By Scott Malone, Ian Simpson and Warren Strobel
By Scott Malone, Ian Simpson and Warren Strobel
By Sabina Zawadzki, Jonathan Saul and Louis Charbonneau
By Sabina Zawadzki, Jonathan Saul and Louis Charbonneau
By Scott Malone and Ian Simpson
By Scott Malone and Ian Simpson
By Scott Malone and Warren Strobel
By Scott Malone and Ian Simpson
By Ian Simpson and Warren Strobel
By Ian Simpson and Warren Strobel
By Ian Simpson
By Ian Simpson
El cortometraje '¿Quién es Libertad Lionetti?', dirigido por el asturiano, J.K.Álvarez, ha sido nominado en el New York City International Film Festival en las categorías a Mejor Corto Internacional, Mejor Director, Mejor Actor y Mejor Actriz.
New York City, Apr 23 (EFE).- William Shakespeare is now a New Yorker and more alive than ever thanks to The Sonnet Project, a virtual initiative in the form of a mobile application in which actors recite his 154 sonnets in New York City's most emblematic places, offering a contemporary setting of the classic works.
Vatican City, Apr 22 (EFE) .- Pope Francis will make a trip to Cuba during his late September visit to the United States, Vatican spokesman Federico Lombardi confirmed on Wednesday.
New York, Apr 3 (EFE).- Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has chosen the New York borough of Brooklyn as the place to set up campaign headquarters for her 2016 run for president, the daily Politico reported Friday.
By Ellen Wulfhorst and Nate Raymond