Officials seek jail for E2 nightclub owner in deadly stampede
Chicago officials urge Circuit Judge Daniel Lynch to jail Dwain Kyles for at least a year for illegally running the E2 nightclub after 21 people died in a stampede. They accuse him of ignoring a July court order to shut the venue over building code violations including insufficient exits.
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Chicago seeks jail for nightclub owner in stampede deaths
The city asked charges of criminal contempt against E2 nightclub owner Lesly Motors Inc after 21 people died and 57 injured in a panic sparked by a fight and pepper spray. A judge deferred action, giving 10 days for responses while police interview hundreds of witnesses and officials weigh penalties for contempt.
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Northeast digs out after big snowstorm
Boston faced record snow as the Northeast thawed from a blizzard that dumped up to 4 feet, closed airports and schools, and caused 37 deaths. Residents dug out driveways while IDA officials warned of lingering disruptions and airline delays under heavy snow cleanup efforts.
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Poor economy cuts emissions of greenhouse gases in 2001
Washington AP reports a weak economy and high electricity costs in the West produced an environmental bonus with a 1.2 percent drop in greenhouse gas emissions in 2001, the first decline since 1991. The Energy Information Administration notes 1883 million metric tons released, a 12 percent drop from 2000, but projects a 1.5 percent annual rise through 2020 amid expected growth.
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