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Spectre of Chernobyl haunts Japan as workers try to avert nuclear meltdown
Several experts, in a conference call with reporters on Saturday, also predicted that, regardless of the outcome at the Fukushima No 1 atomic plant crisis, the accident will seriously damage the nuclear power renaissance.
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:32P
Court upholds damages ruling
Thursday's ruling upheld a jury's 2009 finding that planning commissioner Todd Baldau should receive $15000 each from three real estate developers who tried to remove him from office. He also won $5000 in civil damages. Baldau sued developers Herbert
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:31P
Illinois judges to get mandatory performance reviews, but results won't be public
“This is an extremely important step in making a good judiciary even better,” said Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Kilbride. “This evaluation is for the purpose of enhancing the performance of Illinois judges and improving public confidence
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:31P
Pregnant Jewel taken to hospital
The `Stronger Woman` hitmaker did not sustain any serious injuries following the accident in Stephenville, Texas on Friday but was taken to a local hospital as a precaution, reported TMZ. "Jewel was hit by a fire truck this morning in Texas.
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:31P
15 Japanese hospitalized with radiation poisoning
At least 15 people have been admitted to hospital with symptoms of radiation poisoning following an accident at Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant, the Kyodo news agency said on Sunday. A blast ripped through the Fukushima Number One nuclear reactor
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:30P
Car crashes into propane tanks, fire erupts
The Colorado State Patrol says the driver was taken to a hospital with moderate to serious injuries after the crash at about 6:40 pm on Saturday. I-76 has been shut down between Pecos Street and Interstate 25. Authorities say the fire was extinguished
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:29P
LI Woman Charged With DWI With 4-Month-Old Son In Car
Fitzpatrick's four-month-old son was unharmed and turned over to a family member. Fitzpatrick was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child, a felony under Leandra's Law, as well as endangering the welfare of a child.
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:27P
Fatal car wreck shuts down East Loop
Two people died in a three-car crash near the Houston Ship Channel this evening. The cars collided just after 6 pm on north-bound lanes of the East Loop near the Ship Channel. No information was available about the victims. All lanes were shut down for
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:26P
Tsunami in Japan: Quake-hit Japan nuclear plant faces fresh threat
In Europe, environmentalists seized upon the accident to press demands for an end to the use of nuclear power. Up to 60000 protesters formed a 45-km (27-mile) human chain in Germany to denounce Chancellor Angela Merkel's policy of extending the life of
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:26P
Japan making Hail Mary bid to avert 'Chernobyl-like' disaster: expert
1 nuclear plant, the accident will seriously damage the nuclear power renaissance. "The situation has become desperate enough that they apparently don't have the capability to deliver fresh water or plain water to cool the reactor and stabilize it,
Updated: 03/12/2011 10:26P
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