Chemical targets near large cities alarm lawmakers
More than 100 chemical facilities storing lethal substances sit near communities of one million or more across 23 states, according to CRS data. The EPA would not publish exact sites, citing security risks, while experts warn emissions could cause mass casualties depending on wind and leaks.
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Ailing Rehnquist Faces Possible Dual Supreme Court Vacancies
The article notes Chief Justice William Rehnquist health concerns and the surprise O Connor departure raising the possibility of two simultaneous Supreme Court vacancies. It discusses presidential timing, Senate confirmation challenges, and potential nominees including Alberto Gonzales amid party dynamics.
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Cindy Strengthens Near Gulf Coast Prompting Evacuations
Tropical Storm Cindy moved toward the Gulf Coast with near 60 mph winds and potential heavy rain of up to 10 inches. Tourists and residents headed inland while oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico were evacuated. A second storm, Dennis, formed in the Caribbean and could reach Florida later. Forecasters warned Cindy might strengthen before landfall but would not become a hurricane.
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