BP Texas City refinery leads in 2004 pollution rise after deadly explosion
The BP Texas City refinery reported 10.25 million pounds of pollution in 2004, triple the 3.3 million pounds in 2003, and accounted for much of a 15 percent national rise in refinery emissions. BP faces higher fines if emission data are found inaccurate, amid ongoing investigations and safety penalties.
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Bombings kill 16 in Iraq three attacks rock Baghdad
A pair of car bombs and a suicide-style blast killed at least 16 people and wounded many in Baghdad and Karbala as violence flared amid Iraqi political turmoil. Among the dead were civilians, soldiers, and a U.S. Marine. the incidents raised fears that sectarian attacks will deepen as authorities try to form a new government.
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Odessa man seeks help for Shelby King medical gear
Willing Odessans are urged to support Shelby King, an eight year old in Dallas for care after a February 9 hospital admission. Danny Jones, a retired Odessa contractor, visits his granddaughter in ICU and aims to raise 20 000 to 23 000 dollars for wheelchair lift bathtub lift and a communication device to ease her static encephalopathy.
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Rotary heads for the border aid trip to Nuevo Laredo
Downtown Rotary Club members plan a third trip to Nuevo Laredo with trailers of treasures for a desperately poor colonia and nearby orphanage. Steve Uslan, Rotary service director, says the needy welcome whatever is brought and used. Rotary President Gay Fields notes the trips extend the club’s global outreach.
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