Plutonium shipments spark legal battle and debate
The Energy Department faces a court fight over transporting 6.5 tons of plutonium from Rocky Flats Colorado to South Carolina for potential conversion into reactor fuel. Hodges and environmental groups question safety and long term risks while DOE defends plans and a $4 billion, 20 year program despite court rulings.
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House votes to make tax breaks permanent in retirement plan bill
The House approved a measure to remove the 2010 sunset on higher 401(k) and IRA contribution limits, a move backed by Republicans as fiscal restraint and opposed by Democrats citing Enron pension issues. The bill would set permanent higher limits reaching 15000 for 401k and 5000 for IRAs with inflationary increases, unless halted by Senate action.
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Trial judge rules on Downs mental illness claim in child slaying case
Downs confessed to killing a 10-year-old Augusta boy after arrest in Warner Robins Georgia. Manning presided over the guilt phase, hearing from three psychiatrists who offered mixed views on Downs mental state. The judge found the defense failed to prove insanity or lack of capacity, with a motion for reconsideration upcoming.
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South Carolina Routs Clemson In CWS Elimination Game
Clemson trailed 10-1 entering the ninth as USC, led by Reed Powell and Melilla, built a 5-0 lead by the third. Jeff Baker and Zane Green added RBI hits for Clemson, but a late rally by USC sealed the game with bases loaded pressure and useful pitching miscues from Clemson.
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Harrowing Soviet Sub Hunt Near Cuba in 1962 Crisis
A newly published book reveals four Soviet diesel submarines hunted by the US Navy off Cuba during the missile crisis. One captain nearly unleashed a nuclear torpedo but disciplined the crew, and soldiers faced heat and oxygen deprivation as bombardment persisted for hours.
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