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Authorities ID man killed in Twin Cities chemical leak

Authorities have released the name of a driver who died after being overcome by a chemical leak while delivering dry ice to a McDonald's in the northern Twin Cities last week.
by Associated Press

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Catastrophic Northern California fire is finally contained

Catastrophic Northern California fire is finally contained

A massive wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes in Northern California has been fully contained after burning for more than two weeks, authorities said Sunday.
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A year after Keystone oil leak, final investigative report still pending

It's been a year since the Keystone pipeline leaked about 407,000 gallons of oil in northeastern South Dakota, and while the damage has been mitigated, a final federal investigation report has yet to be released.
by Associated Press

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Rain helps contain California wildfire but slows searchers

Rain helps contain California wildfire but slows searchers

A deadly wildfire is nearly contained after several days of rain in Northern California, but searchers are still completing the meticulous task of combing through now-muddy ash and debris for signs of human remains.
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How a 1968 disaster in a coal mine changed the industry

How a 1968 disaster in a coal mine changed the industry

A mine disaster 50 years ago in West Virginia helped shape a new regulatory framework for the health and safety of coal miners. Surviving family members are still looking for justice.
by Molly Born

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