Nuke blast doors left open raise ICBM safety concerns
Air Force officials confirm two incidents this year where launch crew members slept while alone in a Launch Control Center allowing a blast door to remain open. The violations, though not compromising weapons, highlight broader ICBM safety and morale problems amid nuclear alert status.
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Nuclear Missile Crews Reprimanded Over Open Blast Doors
A summary of discipline at two Air Force bases for leaving the blast doors to underground launch centers open while crews slept. Malmstrom and Minot crews faced actions with no missile security breach found, amid broader Air Force nuclear force troubles including leadership complaints, remedial training, and an alcohol related probe leading to Maj. Gen. Michael Carey’s dismissal.
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Detroit Bankruptcy Trial Tests City Eligibility for Chapter 9
Detroit faces a pivotal bankruptcy trial to determine if it qualifies for Chapter 9 relief amid claims unions and pension funds that good faith negotiations were not pursued before filing. Key figures include emergency manager Kevyn Orr and UAW attorney Babette Ceccotti as debt totals soar.
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White House defends drone strikes amid Amnesty report
The White House rejects claims of international law violations over CIA drone strikes in Pakistan, saying actions meet legal standards and citing near certainty of civilian safety. Separately, BART resumes limited service after a tentative labor deal, and Greece orders emergency birth-record checks following a Gypsy welfare case involving a missing girl.
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