Sago Mine survivor recalls doomed miners expected rescue
Randal McCloy Jr. says the doomed Sago crew expected a seismographic machine to locate and extract them, but the device was not used and air packs failed. Twelve miners died from January 2 blast and carbon monoxide. McCloy survived over 40 hours in toxic air. Officials dispute air pack flaws while MSHA notes packs activated but not fully used.
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Sago Mine
Morgantown
Sago
Randal McCloy Jr
McCloy
Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Quecreek
MSHA
Dirk Fillpot
Martin
Toler
Anderson
Palestinians Hoard Food as Gaza Prepares for Invasion
Palestinians in Gaza stockpile food water batteries and candles amid a mounting humanitarian crisis as Israeli forces move into southern Gaza to pressure militants and demand the release of Cpl. Gilad Shalit. Prices rise as the sole power plant is hit, depriving about two thirds of residents of electricity and water.
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AFAH
Gaza Strip
Nivine Abu Shbeke
Israel
Gaza
Abu Shbeke
Gilad Shalit
Rafah
Abu Mohammed
Walid Sayel
Sayer
Bush seeks 160.5 million for veteran data breach response
President Bush urged Congress to approve 160.5 million emergency funds to cover credit monitoring and fraud watch services for up to 26.5 million people affected by a VA laptop theft. VA Secretary Nicholson said costs could include up to 20 thousand dollars per victim and may exceed one year of monitoring.
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Washington
Bush
Congress
Veterans Affairs
House
Dennis Hastert
Jim Nicholson
Maryland
Nicholson
McDowell County countywide smoke free indoor air ordinance approved
The county passes a clean indoor air rule with an exception for ventilated smoke free break rooms limited to employees. Enforcement rests with sanitation officers, and existing showrooms like Wal-Mart Kimball will meet the requirement. The measure aims to reduce heart attack risks and align with federal prison relocation considerations.
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Reed
Surgeon General
EPA
McDowell County
Population shifts and economic hope in Bluefield area
Bluefield and nearby towns seek to keep residents amid rising costs and outmigration to Virginia. Officials cite tort reform and price differences two miles away as factors shaping decisions. West Virginia towns argue growth feeds higher prices but offer value, with Princeton highlighting business-friendly steps and new stores like Schewel on Stafford Drive.
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Bluefield
Los Angeles
Virginia
Moore
West Virginia
North Carolina
Charlotte
Ron Lively
Princeton
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Mont
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Bluefield Ave
Bluefield, WV
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Grant’s
Mercer County
Tion
Wes
Leatherwood Lane
Food City
Curves.com
Appalachian Power
Appalachian Powercom
Appalachian Power Fulfillment
Business Park
Columbus
Appalach Power
American Electric Power
w.Appalachian
Vercom
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