BP faces potential charges after Texas City refinery blast
The Department of Labor said criminal charges could follow BP PLC's March Texas City refinery explosion that killed 15 workers and injured more than 170. OSHA findings cited willful violations, while BP released internal reports noting unsafe procedures and behavior without evidence of intentional risk.
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Runway safety debate after Midway 737 overrun tragedy
A Southwest 737 slid off a 6500-foot Midway runway in a snowy landing, killing a 6-year-old in a car and injuring ten others. NTSB probes continue as calls grow for buffer zones or EMAS systems at U.S. airports.
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Heating costs to stay high into 2006 warns AP brief
The Associated Press reports that energy markets will stay tight through 2006. Howard Gruenspecht of the EIA says average gasoline prices will be higher next year but not as high as after Gulf Coast hurricanes. Crude oil prices are expected to stay elevated with no sharp decline.
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Bell runs for Texas governor in Democratic primary
Former congressman Chris Bell filed with the Texas Democratic Party to seek the March 7 Democratic primary nomination. Bell, 46, previously served five years on the Houston City Council and one term in the U.S. House, saying polls give him a foothold but he has a long road ahead.
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Clerics urge freeing four Christian peace activists in Iraq
Sunni clerics at major mosques urged authorities to release four Christians, an American, a Briton and two Canadians, held by kidnappers who set a killing deadline. They condemned the U.S.-led war and appealed for mercy toward humanitarian workers.
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