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Investigation into Washington, D.C. Metro crash finds need for new safety rules
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 An investigation into the fatal 2009 Washington Metro train collision conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) called for new safety and maintenance rules. The report, released today, blamed the crash on the faulty automatic train-control system. The report also cited the use of dated 1000-Series train cars. The 2009 […]
Inspecting C Hvac For Damage After A Hurricane Or A Severe Storm}
More On This Topic: Best Business Electricity Business Electric Rates Inspecting C-HVAC For Damage After a Hurricane or a Severe Storm by SelectACRFor any property or business owner, making sure everything’s working is the first thing that should be on their checklist following any hurricane or severe rains. One of the biggest items that needs […]
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Wikinews interviews Katie Hill, Australian Paralympic wheelchair basketball medallist
Wednesday, September 5, 2012 London, England — Yesterday, following her team’s 62–37 win over Mexico in the quarterfinals, Wikinews interviewed Katie Hill of Australia’s women’s national wheelchair basketball team. ((Laura Hale)) Katie Hill, we know you’ve won a bronze medal before. What state are you from? Katie Hill: I’m from New South Wales. ((WN)) Do […]
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CEO of GM outlines plan for “New GM” after auto company declared bankruptcy
Thursday, June 4, 2009 In a New York press conference at 16:15 UTC, June 1st, Fritz Henderson, the Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, which filed for bankruptcy and Chapter 11 protection from its creditors earlier today, outlined a plan for what he called a “New GM”. Speaking to the press under safe harbor provisions […]
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US presidential candidate Dodd applauded by League of Conservation
Friday, June 1, 2007 The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) issued a statement today, congratulating Senator Christopher Dodd for his support of environmental issues. Dodd has made a large ad buy in Iowa and New Hampshire for a spot talking about his commitment to the issues. It is the first television ad by a candidate […]
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Wikinews at Toronto film fest party, with Diddy
Monday, September 8, 2008 Toronto residents are abuzz as the stars walk among them, during the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. The capital of and largest city in Ontario, Canada has been playing host to the premieres of major motion pictures, up-and-coming indy films, and international films alike. Over the last few years, the festival […]
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Silicone Wristbands An Amazing Cause/Awareness Marketing Tool
More On This Topic: Slim Fit Shirt For Men Buy Shirts Online Australia By Caramie Eaid It seems what everyone thought would be a fad, is here to stay. Silicone wristbands first burst onto the scene in 2004 with the most notable brand being cyclist and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong’s yellow Livestrong gel wristband. What […]
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2012 Report on Gender Equality and Development says US women have room for progress
Friday, September 27, 2013 Tuesday, World Bank released the 2012 World Development Report on Gender Equality and Development. The United States is referred to many times, often as a benchmark to foster understanding of recent gains for women in other parts of the globe. At the same time, United States women still lag behind US […]
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News briefs:August 14, 2006
The time is 19:00 (UTC) on August 14th, 2006, and this is Audio Wikinews News Briefs. Contents 1 Headlines 1.1 UN sponsored ceasefire in Israel-Lebanon begins 1.2 Tamil Tigers say Sri Lanka’s government bombed orphanage 1.3 Colombo land mine explosion kills seven 1.4 Suspected low pathogenic H5N1 Bird Flu virus found in the United States […]