Weak power grid outpaced by technology
New York AP reports that a National Research Council led study warned last November of widespread grid vulnerabilities needing rapid repair. Experts say despite post-September 11 push, few upgrades have occurred and the system remains a 20th century framework under growing stress.
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Grid chief says he is embarrassed over massive 2003 blackout
The chief of the grid operator group says he is personally embarrassed and upset as utilities probe a nine second event that caused a cascade shutting down 100 power plants and leaving 50 million people in darkness across 93,000 square miles. Investigation focuses on why automated systems failed to isolate the surge near Lake Erie and prevent wider spread as outages continue to ripple Friday.
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Colorado court permits fake drug checkpoints at festivals
A Denver based appeals court ruled that police may set up fake narcotics checkpoints to observe drivers at a blue grass festival, reversing an earlier decision. Officers signposted bogus stops, then cited a littering suspect after discovering drug paraphernalia, while a rolling okayed tactic was referenced from a similar Oklahoma case.
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Homeland Security Faces Test During Massive Power Outage
Washington AP The new department aided crisis response as cities went dark. Officials said no terrorists or casualties appeared, but DHS helped coordinate communications and share real time information with state and local authorities while emergency teams stood by. Authorities praised preparedness and interagency coordination.
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