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Fracking site unleashes radioactive water into Pa. creek
October 4, 2013In the latest incident of environmental poisoning caused by fracking, a wastewater treatment facility in Pennsylvania is spewing radioactive water into the local Blacklick Creek.
Read moreShutdown curtails search for missing Idaho woman
October 2, 2013The government shutdown halted a search for a missing Boise hiker as park staff were forced to stop searching and go home.
Read moreHealth insurance markets open to surge of new customers
October 2, 2013Americans got their first chance Tuesday to shop for health insurance using the online marketplaces that are at the heart of President Obama's health care overhaul.
Read moreOil-tarnished land left in wake of Colorado flood
September 24, 2013Tthe floods have left 10 dead and 200 still unaccounted for, destroyed at least 15,000 homes across 17 counties, damaged at least 11 oil and gas locations, and now the resultant leaks and spills threaten to...
Read moreJapan’s seniors call for communities to prevent loneliness
September 24, 2013A coordinator of the symposium stressed the importance of a movement to build communities to help each other in dealing with difficulties facing the elderly people on a daily basis.
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