Train Derailment Triggers Acid Leak In Lafayette
Six freight train cars derailed in Lafayette unleashing hydrochloric acid that forced thousands to evacuate homes businesses and a nursing home. An estimated 8 000 to 10 000 gallons spilled creating a toxic cloud as 161 nursing home residents were evacuated and 35 too frail were moved to area hospitals. Authorities urged 3 500 residents to prepare for 48 hours away from home as cleanup began with lime neutralization and car reentry once safe.
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Democrats push global space cooperation plan for NASA
A bipartisan group in the House proposes a NASA framework that shifts from a US-only push to a collaborative international effort to build the moon program under Constellation. The bill would authorize 20.2 billion dollars in funding for the year beginning Oct. 1, sparking debate over safety and U.S. leadership as Russia and Europe pursue joint moon projects and the ISS model.
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Gunman wounds 3 at church festival in Los Angeles
Police say a man using a semiautomatic rifle wounded his ex wife and two bystanders at a church festival near St John Baptist de La Salle in Los Angeles. Vigil attendees restrained him until officers arrived. police call it an isolated domestic violence incident.
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