Nuclear launch crews face blast door safety breaches
Air Force officials tell The Associated Press that twice this year missile crew members left the blast door to the missile launch center open while one was asleep. Officials say such violations show broader safety problems in ICBM operations, though no security of warheads was compromised.
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Farmers Plead Guilty In Tainted Cantaloupe Case
In Denver, Eric and Ryan Jensen admitted six counts of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce after their cantaloupes linked to the 2011 listeria outbreak that killed 33 people. Sentencing set for January 28. penalties reach up to six years and 15 million dollars.
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Self-Driving Cars Could Cut Traffic Deaths and Costs
A study by the Eno Center for Transportation says self driving cars and trucks could dramatically reduce traffic fatalities and congestion, with potential annual life-savings of up to 21,700 if 90 percent of vehicles go autonomous. It cites safety gains, but notes high costs over $100,000 per vehicle and questions about acceptance liability and cybersecurity.
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Eno Center For Transportation
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