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Recovery underway for Minnesota oil spill, but what lessons learned?
March 29, 2013On March 28 in western Minnesota, a mile-long train hauling oil from Canada derailed, leading to a spill of about 15,000 gallons of crude.
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Task force confronts at-risk pensions for 10 million workers
March 29, 2013The 2007-08 financial crisis, spurred by Wall Street's "casino capitalism," still threatens pension plans that affect 10 million workers.
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Today in women’s history: Actor Pearl Baily was born
March 29, 2013Friday, March 29th was Pearl Bailey's birthday.
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Thousands rally against school closings, vow “the fight has just begun”
March 28, 2013Thousands of teachers, parents, students and city residents protested the announcement by Chicago Board of Education that it will close 54 schools effecting 30,000 students.
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Obama: “Shame on us if we’ve forgotten Newtown”
March 28, 2013"Shame on us if we've forgotten," Obama said. "I haven't forgotten those kids."
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