Nuclear whistleblower wins $4.1 million in settlement
Walter Tamosaitis, who warned in 2011 about unsafe plans for a Hanford waste treatment plant, received a $4.1 million settlement from AECOM. He led a 100 person team designing immobilization of toxic nuclear sludge stored near the Columbia River. The case marks one of the largest damages in the DOE nuclear cleanup program.
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Ferguson extends state of emergency in St Louis County
The St Louis County government extends the emergency for 24 more hours in Ferguson through Friday as protests continue a year after a white officer fatally shot a black teen. Spokeswoman Allison Blood confirms the extension and notes ongoing unrest.
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Sweden keeps Assange rape probe despite dropped charges
Swedish prosecutors said they will continue seeking to interview WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange over rape allegations even as they closed several lesser crimes due to statute limits. Five more years remain to file the single rape allegation, with Assange still inside the Ecuador embassy in London.
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Ceiling collapse closes First Avenue in Minneapolis
Inspectors and a structural engineer assess the First Avenue nightclub after a 30 by 30 foot ceiling section collapsed during a concert around 10 p.m. Wednesday injuring three. The venue will remain closed Thursday and Friday while repairs and inspections occur. The restaurant area will reopen once the sprinkler system is restored.
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