Federal judge declines block on Dakota Access pipeline
A DC federal judge refused to stop construction of the Dakota Access pipeline saying no immediate harm if oil begins flowing. The ruling leaves open a possible injunction hearing on Feb 27 as tribes plan broader legal motions under NEPA CWA and APA.
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Jan Hasselman
Earthjustice
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North Dakota
Iowa
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Iron Eyes
Standing Rock
California dam disaster averted at Oroville
Storm waters subsided behind the 770 foot tall Oroville Dam as engineers rushed to drain the reservoir and shore up a damaged emergency spillway. About 188000 residents remained under evacuation while officials warned of another storm this week and assessed damage before allowing residents back.
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Sacramento
U.S
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Mnuchin Confirmed as Treasury Secretary by Senate
The Senate confirmed Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary amid a contentious debate. Mnuchin, a former OneWest banker, faces questions over foreclosures and will oversee US finances and Dodd-Frank reform while aligning with Trump’s tax and deregulation agenda.
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Chemical attacks and gun violence anchor global and city briefs
A Human Rights Watch study ties chlorine gas use to Aleppo advances as 27 killed or injured in Syria, while a Istanbul attacker says he aimed at Christians. In Chicago, 27 shot over the weekend including two girls ages 11 and 12, with nine under 14 hit this year. A split Taliban faction claims Lahore bombing amid anti-regulation protests, and a Taipei bus crash leaves 32 dead.
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South Side
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Trump to tweak trade ties with Canada during Trudeau visit
President Donald Trump signaled the United States will tweak its trade relationship with Canada during a visit by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He also warned North Korea, promising a strong response to its ballistic missile test and labeling Pyongyang a big problem.
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Canada
Justin Trudeaue
North Korea
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U.S
Flynn resigns as national security adviser amid Russia talks
Michael Flynn resigns as national security adviser after misleading Vice President Pence about discussions with the Russian ambassador. The White House confirmed the resignation on Monday night. Acting Attorney General Sally Yates warned Flynn could be vulnerable to Russian blackmail after questioning his account of sanctions discussions.
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United States
U.S
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National Security
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