West Virginia leaders push storm response review
Gov. Joe Manchin calls for a full account of state agency actions during the weekend snow storm that stranded hundreds on West Virginia highways. The governor seeks reforms with FHWA input, while lawmakers urge an investigation into turnpike closure delays and emergency designation.
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West Virginia
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Summers County Democrat
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West Virginia Parkways
Greg Barr
Department of Transportation
Brent Walker
Walker
Tim Xaine
National Guard
Robert Paulson
State Department of Administration
Europe feels left out of Copenhagen climate deal
Europe laments Copenhagen outcome as leaders from Africa, Americas and Asia shape the accord. Denmark faced criticism over process and leadership while Angela Merkel defended the summit as a first step. EU and business groups warn of competitive risks if wider emission cuts falter. Europe pressed for binding cuts but faced U.S. China vetoes and Latin American resistance.
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Environmental Defense Fund
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Ban Ki-moon
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Ed Miliband
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China Studies
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Russia
Japan
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U.N. Environment Program
Center For Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development
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Christensen
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Angela Merkel
Business Europe
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Dutch teen sailor Laura Dekker found after missing voyage bid
Dutch police traced 14 year old Laura Dekker to St. Maarten two days after her disappearance from home amid a court battle over her solo around the world voyage. Authorities seek to uncover how she traveled and why she fled as the case draws scrutiny and media attention.
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Dekker
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Britain
Jessica Watson
Perham
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Virginia police report 3230 crashes in winter storm
Virginia State Police say the weekend winter storm produced over 3,230 traffic crashes with at least 250 injuries and seven deaths statewide. Officials noted more than 16,000 calls and 3,500 disabled vehicles as Virginians faced dangerous road conditions.
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