Economic woes threaten Democrats in Ohio races
In Ohio, voters sour on Washington and Wall Street hurt incumbents including Gov. Ted Strickland and Sen. Lee Fisher. Up to six House Democrats may lose seats as recession anger fuels Republican optimism nationwide. Fisher blames Bush era policies. Portman challenges amid a national contest for control of Congress and 2012 prospects.
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Uruguayan Alive survivors meet families of Chilean miners
Four 1972 Uruguayan plane crash survivors visited San Jose mine relatives in San Jose Chile and urged the trapped miners to stay strong. They spoke via video thanking rescuers and shared a flag symbolizing Latin American solidarity, noting the miners remain alive and hopeful while a long rescue effort continues.
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BP faces delay lifting key Gulf blowout device
Ice hydrates formed on the 300 ton blowout preventer delaying BP crews as they prepared to hoist the device from the Gulf. The Hydrates must melt to avoid hazard and ensure safe removal for spill investigation with 137 aboard including FBI and NASA facility transport planned in Michoud, Louisiana.
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