U.S. Top News: Pilot of crashed Asiana plane was in 777 training

	Click to View in Browser 07/8/2013 Pilot of crashed Asiana plane was in 777 training SAN FRANCISCO/SEOUL (Reuters) - The pilot of the crashed Asiana plane at San Francisco International Airport was still in training for the Boeing 777 when he attempted to land the aircraft under supervision on Saturday, the South Korean airline said. Obama to outline second-term tech plan for 'smarter' government WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will describe on Monday his second-term plan for "smarter government" by using technology and data to deliver services faster and save taxpayers money, the White House said. Exclusive: U.S. system for flagging hazardous chemicals is widely flawed NEW YORK (Reuters) - A 27-year-old U.S. program intended to warn the public of the presence of hazardous chemicals is flawed in many states due to scant oversight and lax reporting by plant owners, a Reuters examination finds. Verdict in Singapore: U.S. engineer Shane Todd killed himself SINGAPORE (Reuters) - American engineer Shane Todd committed suicide in Singapore last year, a coroner's inquiry in the city-state concluded on Monday, a verdict at odds with his family's belief that he was murdered because of his work. Police struggle to probe Quebec blast; cause still a mystery LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec (Reuters) - Canadian police on Monday struggled to find the remains of people killed when a driverless crude oil train derailed and blew up in a small Quebec town over the weekend as questions grew over how the disaster had occurred. Texas Senate to resume battle over abortion restrictions AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - The political battle in Texas over proposed restrictions on abortion resumes on Monday with a rally by abortion opponents and a public hearing in the state Senate, where Democrat Wendy Davis staged a filibuster last month to stall the Republican-backed measure. New York ex-governor Spitzer to run for city comptroller NEW YORK (Reuters) - Eliot Spitzer is re-entering politics to run for New York City comptroller, five years after resigning as New York governor in a prostitution scandal. Ten killed in Alaska floatplane crash ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Ten people were killed on Sunday when a floatplane crashed and burst into flames at an airport in the Alaska Kenai Peninsula town of Soldotna, officials said. Easing into outdoor workouts on sultry summer days Fitness experts say one way for outdoor exercisers who dread the long, hot summer days of steamy runs and breathless aerobics during a heat wave is to embrace it. 'It was boom!' inside crashing plane in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The crash site smelled like diesel fuel, and the plane was burning. The tail and landing gear had been ripped off during the crash of Asiana Airlines flight 214 from Seoul. Related Video Asiana air crash survivor says crew may have gunned engines before crash Breakingviews: What UK finance should take from Andy Murray Great Debate Obama's key nuclear deal with Russia Egypt: Elections do not make a democracy A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend