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WASHINGTON (AP) — Another 18 million air bags made by the Japanese auto supplier Takata are being added to existing recalls in the U.S. That brings to nearly 34 million, the number of air bags that could pose the risk of spewing shrapnel from a metal inflator. The government is urging residents to make repair appointments as soon as they receive recall notices. Making repairs is expected to take months if not longer. Eleven automakers use Takata air bags.
ADDIS, La. (AP) — There are no leaks, but there is a precautionary overnight evacuation in a suburb of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, following the derailment of four chemical tanker cars. Some of the chemicals are flammable and others are caustic. The cars derailed in the town of Addis.
TORONTO (AP) — Canadian authorities have revealed that police arrested 10 young people over the weekend who are suspected of wanting to go to Iraq and Syria to join the Islamic State group. The arrests were made at Montreal's Trudeau International Airport. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, no charges have been brought at this time. All 10 young people had their passports confiscated.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The votes have been counted in Kentucky's Republican primary for governor but there is a virtual tie. Fewer than 100 votes separate Matt Bevin and James Comer. There are no runoff elections in Kentucky and no automatic recounts. State law allows for recanvassing only if a county clerk or a county board of elections notices a discrepancy or if a candidate makes a written request to the Secretary of State.
DETROIT (AP) — A senior at Detroit's West Side Academy can credit a teacher for a much brighter future. Teacher Nadirah Muhammad says she decided to donate a kidney to A'ja (AY'-jah) Booth after reading a book the student wrote about having to go to dialysis three times a week for the past four years. Doctors say the transplant was successful. Booth is due to graduate June 8 and plans to pursue a nursing career.
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