United States Faces Growing Spent Nuclear Fuel Stockpile
The United States holds 71,862 tons of spent nuclear fuel across 65 sites in 31 states with 104 operating reactors One quarter is in water-filled pools while the rest sits in dry storage Regulators see pools as temporary with long term disposal still needed The industry warns waste is rising about 2,200 tons yearly and safety advocates urge reductions in pool storage
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Spent Nuclear Fuel in U S Reactor Sites by State
The Associated Press analyzes state reports on spent nuclear fuel stored at U S reactor sites. It breaks down totals by spent fuel pools and dry cask storage for low and bordering states, noting rounding and missing plant specifics. Regulators and industry leaders discuss safety improvements since 9/11 and lessons from Japan.
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Associated Press
Nuclear Energy Institute
NEI
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Kevin Crowley
National Academy of Sciences
Japan
Castro quits as party chief five years ago
Fidel Castro announced in an opinion piece that he stepped down as head of Cuba's Communist Party five years ago. The shock disclosure raises questions about his unseen power since his 2006 illness and how much control his brother Raul Castro has in driving reforms. Also noted is a South Dakota abortion-related line mentioning such debates.
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Fidel Castro
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Barack Obama
Fidel
Daugaard signs measure delaying abortion access nationwide
Gov. Dennis Daugaard signs a law extending the waiting period to three days and requiring counseling at pregnancy help centers. Pro choice groups vow a lawsuit, citing rural hardship for women far from Sioux Falls clinic. Officials estimate defense costs from 1.7 to 4.5 million dollars.
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Dennis Daugaard
Daugaard
Sioux Falls
Sex triggers heart attack risk for sedentary older adults
A Tufts Medical Center study analyzes 14 studies with 6000 patients showing sex and sudden activity can trigger heart attacks in older, inactive individuals. Regular exercisers have much lower immediate risk, reinforcing that gradual activity is safer, especially in middle age.
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Issa Dahabreh
Tufts Medical Center
Boston
Dahabreh
Journal of the American Medical Association
Mercedes Carnethon
North
Obama seeks closer cooperation with Central American nations
President Obama vowed enhanced trade and economic growth and steps to curb drug trafficking in El Salvador during his Latin American tour. He announced a $200 million partnership with El Salvador and visited Archbishop Romero’s tomb after meeting with President Mauricio Funes.
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