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Italian environmental officials are warning of an ecological disaster in Italy caused by an oil spill flowing down the Po River. They say water and bird species are at risk, as well as a fertile agricultural area. The say the oill spill has already c

NPR 2010-05-22

Louisiana's starting to see more oil spill damage. People predict it would happen since last month's rig explosion. Authorities shut down public beaches on a resort island community south of New Orleans today as thick oil moves in. Governor Bobby Jin

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We certainly will go into the whole lot ,and then as I said will take a position on it, so we certainly dont want to brush anything under the carpet, we dont really sweep under the carpet, this is a serious issue and we certainly will look into it in

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By Paul Thompson Broadcast: September 10, 2003 (THEME) VOICE ONE: This is Phoebe Zimmermann. VOICE TWO: And this is Steve Ember with the VOA Special English program EXPLORATIONS. Seven astronauts and

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Less than 50,000 Qualified TCM Doctors at Village Clinics: National Investigation

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Investigation of Intelligence Leak

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