Thousands of offshore wells risk leaks after improper sealing
The article warns that thousands of abandoned wells in the Gulf, including the Deepwater Horizon site, may leak as concrete plugs degrade. It cites government data on 600+ BP wells, limited inspections by MMS, high abandonment costs, and the difficulty of detecting underwater leaks.
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Gulf
Roger Anderson
Columbia University Petroleum
Bill Mintz
Apache Corp
U.S. Interior Department
Texas
State Comptroller’s Office
California
U.S. Minerals Management
MMS
Wayne Gronlund
USPS Faces Billions in Losses as Rate Hike Proposed
Stephen Kearney said USPS lost 3.8 billion last year and faces about 7 billion in 2010 and 2011, despite cutting 40 000 full time positions. A proposed rate increase would raise 2.5 billion but not cover all deficits. Forever stamps will keep valid, with new evergreen design replacing Liberty Bell image. The plan also includes reduced mail delivery to five days, office closures, and other cuts.
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Stephen Kearney
Kearney
Liberty Bell
Independent Postal Rate Commission
Drones' Early Problems Highlighted in Afghan War Use
U S drone programs suffer frequent malfunctions and human error despite high tech rhetoric. Investigations cite software faults outdated gear and pilot mistakes as crashes mount with 38 in combat and nine in training costing 3.7 to 5 million each. Ground units report limited mission availability while drones fly thousands of hours.
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Los Angeles Times
Kandahar
Afghanistan
U.S
Pentagon
Air Force
United States
Iraq
Taliban
al-Qaida
Naval Air Weapons
China Lake
Travis Burdine
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Task Force
Spain kicks off San Fermin festival amid revelry and unrest
Tens of thousands fill Pamplona’s plazas as the chupinazo signals nine days of street partying with sangria and wine showers. Tourists weigh on Spain’s debt crisis, while Basque separatists clash with opponents and security tightens around the bull run.
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Pamplona
Spain
Marcilla
John Lawlor
Bulls
ETA
Barefoot Bandit Suspect Tied to Bahamas Plane Crash
Police chase leads to links between a stolen single engine Cessna found wrecked off Abaco Bahamas and an American teen dubbed the Barefoot Bandit. Colton Harris Moore, 19, suspected of stealing five aircraft and other vehicles, fled a Seattle area halfway house in 2008.
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Bahamas
Nassau
United States
Abaco
Bloomington
U.S
Colton Harris-Moore
Washington State
Seattle
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Bruce Payton
Colton Harris- Moore
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