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N.J. chemical spill goes airborne, forces hundreds of evacuations
December 5, 2012When a train derailment in Paulsboro, N.J., sent two tanker cars hurtling into a nearby creek, the water became polluted with vinyl chloride.
Read moreTrain derailment causes chemical spill in South Jersey
November 30, 2012A freight train derailment this morning sent two tanker cars off a bridge and into a creek in Paulsboro, New Jersey, polluting the water with hazardous materials.
Read moreDomestic workers, invisible no more
November 29, 2012Until recently, the situation of domestic workers - nannies, caregivers, housecleaners, etc. - has largely stayed below the radar.
Read more2013: The post-election agenda
November 26, 2012The economy is framing everything in the post-election period - and not only for the short term. Here's why.
Read moreVideo: Nationwide actions greet Walmart on Black Friday
November 26, 2012Actions ranged from picket lines to in-store actions.
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