Formic acid spill at DWPF containment area prompts shutdown
Investigation into the formic acid release continues as 6,000 gallons were contained at the Washington Savannah River site. Pumps will remove the chemical from the containment basin while the DWPF restarts normal operations Monday. The site was locked down, workers sheltered, Highway 125 closed briefly, and the emergency center activated. No fumes detected during monitoring and all personnel accounted for.
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Death penalty proceedings raise concerns over counsel and mental state
The State appeals over trial counsel failures to prepare and present evidence to examiners and defense experts. Judges discuss competency and timing of a potential mental illness finding, with PCR hearings still pending and comments from Morgan on the gravity and emotional weight of death penalty administration.
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Three more deaths in Mizpah Hotel arson fire toll
Reno officials say three more victims were recovered from the north end of the Mizpah Hotel rubble, raising the death toll to nine. Fire officials note ongoing searches and hazardous conditions as crews shore up the damaged north section and continue Sunday. Police report up to 60 to 80 people were inside the 84 year old hotel. Valerie Moore, a paroled murderer living there, is jailed on suspicion of starting the blaze by lighting a mattress.
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Dogs rescued from fighting ring face euthanasia after 5 day hold
Aiken County Animal Control officers seized 17 dogs after a live dog fight was found. One dog was released to a presumed owner. others face euthanasia after a five day hold, with many showing severe injuries and scars from past fights.
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