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Residents back home as Lafayette cleanup continues PDF Print E-mail
By The Associated Press   
Thursday, June 19 2008
LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) -- About 3,000 Lafayette residents have been allowed to return home as crews continue to clean up hydrochloric acid that spilled when six train cars rolled off the tracks.
 
Air Quality Tests on FEMA Trailers Expected Next Month in Miss. PDF Print E-mail
By The Associated Press   
Tuesday, September 25 2007
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Air-quality tests are expected to begin late next month on government-issued trailers in Mississippi as federal officials probe concerns that the temporary homes for disaster victims are contaminated by a carcinogen.
 
Sugar Growers Could Share Ethanol Action If Imports Flood Market PDF Print E-mail
By The Associated Press   
Friday, August 17 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is hoping that an ethanol industry with an endless appetite for corn will have a sweet tooth too.
Last Updated ( Friday, August 17 2007 )
 
Vick Offered Plea Deal; Prison Time Likely PDF Print E-mail
By Jude Young   
Tuesday, August 14 2007
Numerous sources are reporting the attorneys for Michael Vick and federal prosecuters are negotiating a plea agreement in the case alledging Vick's involvement in a dogfighting operation.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, August 14 2007 )
 
Bridge Collapse Deaths Dropped to 4; Search Continues PDF Print E-mail
By The Associated Press   
Thursday, August 02 2007

MINNEAPOLIS, Mn. (AP) - Hopes of finding any survivors in the Mississippi River in Minneapolis are dimming following yesterday's collapse of the interstate 35W bridge. Minneapolis Fire Chief Jim Clack says it's a recovery operation, meaning "we move slower and more deliberately." Divers have been searching the river for bodies among the submerged cars and twisted steel.

 
Rumsfeld Denies Role In Tillman Cover-Up PDF Print E-mail
By The Associated Press   
Thursday, August 02 2007

CAPITOL HILL (AP) - Donald Rumsfeld says "the system" failed after the friendly fire death of Army Ranger Pat Tillman in Afghanistan. But neither he nor other retired Pentagon brass would take the blame.

Last Updated ( Thursday, August 02 2007 )
 
7 Confirmed Dead In Minnesota Bridge Collapse PDF Print E-mail
By The Associated Press   
Thursday, August 02 2007

MINNEAPOLIS, Mn. (AP) -- An interstate bridge jammed with rush-hour traffic suddenly broke into huge sections and collapsed into the Mississippi River Wednesday, pitching dozens of cars 60 feet into the water and killing at least seven people.

Last Updated ( Thursday, August 02 2007 )
 
Bush, Brown Meet at Camp David PDF Print E-mail
By The Associated Press   
Monday, July 30 2007
CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) -- President Bush and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown are expected to hold a news conference after today's meeting at Camp David. Brown has said he would use his visit to strengthen what Britain considers its "most important bilateral relationship."...
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Last Updated ( Monday, July 30 2007 )
 
Gonzales Urged to Correct Misstatements PDF Print E-mail
By The Associated Press   
Monday, July 30 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee is advising - for now - against a perjury investigation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales over his apparent misstatements about warrantless spying....
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Last Updated ( Monday, July 30 2007 )
 
Religion Looms Large Over 2008 Race PDF Print E-mail
By The Associated Press   
Monday, July 30 2007
WASHINGTON (AP) -- When George Romney ran for the 1968 Republican presidential nomination, his Mormon heritage was mostly a footnote. It was scarcely mentioned in news accounts of the day. But for son Mitt Romney, the family religion presents a formidable political hurdle....
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Last Updated ( Monday, July 30 2007 )
 
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