Low drilling on federal leases under Bush era oil push
Washington AP reports that about 30 million acres of nonproducing federal oil and gas leases show little activity. 98 percent of over 33,000 nonproducing leases have no exploratory wells, and 97 percent have no permit to drill filed. Environmentalists say plans would open sensitive lands, while officials argue many leases join into larger units with active exploration.
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No imminent al Qaida attack found by officials
Two weeks after a Ridge warning about possible al Qaida threats officials say no evidence of an imminent operation. Investigators review seized files from 2000 2001 while security remained tight around Citigroup IMF World Bank NYSE and Prudential in Newark and Washington DC amid mayor Williams protests.
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Neighbors Coffee recalls almost 20,000 pounds of nut flavored coffee
Oklahoma City based Neighbors Coffee recalls eight ounce to five pound bags produced Feb 12 to Aug 12 for undeclared almonds hazelnuts peanuts and pecans. No injuries reported. Recalled lot numbers 0434 through 2254 on five pound bags. Exchange or refund offered. Phone line 1 800 299 9016.
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Tiger cub trio makes its debut at National Zoo
Washington AP reports three 14 week old Sumatran tiger cubs Marah Jalan and Besar debuted at the National Zoo. The cubs weighing about 30 pounds play and explore with their mother Soyono as veterinarians note proper growth. The trio joins the Species Survival Plan and will be relocated to other zoos for breeding within three years. Sumatran tigers remain endangered with about 500 in the wild and 200 in captivity. Public display runs daily from 7 30 to 9 30 a m EDT, and the zoo now houses seven Sumatran tigers.
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