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Some still without power after Monday storm
More than 2,500 Duke Energy customers remained without power in Vigo County two days after a storm knocked out electricity to tens of thousands across the state. Information posted on Duke Energy's Web site said about 2,500 remained without...Tags: Weather Reports
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GM, utilities join to study electric car impact
The Associated PressGeneral Motors Corp. has joined with more than 30 utility companies across the U.S. to help work out electricity issues that will crop up when it rolls out new electric vehicles in a little more than two years. The Detroit automaker said the partnership,...Tags: Global Warming, Automotive Equipment, General Motors Corp., Vehicles, Southern California Edison Company
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Thunderstorms cause outages, fires
Strong thunderstorms interrupted the sleep of many central Indiana residents. The storms late Monday and early Tuesday knocked down some trees and power lines. Indianapolis-area firefighters say lightning caused several fires, including one that...Tags: Fires
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More storms forecast for Indiana
The National Weather Service says more thunderstorms are in the forecast for Indiana and some could be severe. A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for 39 counties in central Indiana until 1 p.m. Monday. The forecast comes one day after severe...Tags: Weather Reports
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Duke, Daniels mark start of work on coal-gas plant
Associated Press WriterMonths after a coal-gasification plant obtained a crucial air permit, Duke Energy Corp.'s CEO likened the $2.35 billion plant to an "Apollo project for energy" Monday during a ceremony marking its unofficial start of construction. Jim Rogers, Duke...Tags: Coal, Mining, Environmental Pollution, Government, National Government
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Coal carves a place in the future of global energy
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterIts gray and black walls stretching to infinity, Latin America's largest coal mine resembles a miniature Grand Canyon. The big difference is that the timeless hand of nature has not carved out El Cerrejon mine. Booming global demand has. A fleet of...Tags: Global Warming, Coal, Nuclear Power, Petroleum Industry, Electricity Production and Distribution
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Obama talks tough to NAACP
Sun reporterSen. Barack Obama vowed today to fight for civil rights if elected president, but he also told a gathering of the NAACP he stands by his statements that personal responsibility is a key to solving problems in black communities. "NAACP, I'm here to...Tags: Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, Heavy Engineering, Barack Obama, Government
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Obama as point of pride, caution
Sun reporterThe barrier-shattering candidacy of Sen. Barack Obama is cause for pride and praise, but it does not diminish the need for bold civil rights activism, NAACP Chairman Julian Bond said during a speech launching the organization's 99th annual convention. By...Tags: Minority Groups, Petroleum Industry, Demonstration, International Relations, John McCain
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NAACP leader pledges to invigorate organization
Sun reporterNAACP President-elect Benjamin Jealous pledged Monday to revitalize the nation's oldest civil rights organization while staying committed to its century-old mission of fighting injustice. In his first address to the membership of the National Association...Tags: Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, Heavy Engineering, Barack Obama, Government
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Honor the work of women leaders, Evers' widow tells NAACP
Sun reporterNAACP veterans must appreciate the work of women leaders and pass the torch to a new generation, Myrlie Evers-Williams , the widow of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, told a group of several hundred activists today. "Sometimes that is difficult to...Tags: Civil Rights, Demonstration, Cartoons, Barack Obama, NAACP
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