Wednesday, May 13, 2015

May 13 News Update

Dozens Feared Dead in Slipper Factory Fire in Philippines *

5 dead as Amtrak train from D.C. derails in Philadelphia
At Least 5 Killed After Train Derails in Philadelphia *

Senate Democrats Block Progress on Obama’s Trade Authority *
Senate Democrats defy Obama as Pacific trade pact fails test vote
Victory for Grassroots as Fast Track Goes Down


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UE Mourns Passing of Ricky Maclin, Leader of Republic Windows Occupation

Sea-level rise accelerating, say scientists
Record Antarctic sea ice a logistic problem for scientists
Giant oil rig to be towed to Seattle this week
El Nino will be 'substantial', warn Australian scientists
Alaska’s Tricky Intersection of Obama’s Energy and Climate Legacies *
Shell’s Record Adds to the Anger of Those Opposing Arctic Drilling *

Alberta: A Perfect Political Storm
Alberta finally shifted left in these elections. But can it go green?

F.B.I. Says It Broke Its Rules in Inquiry of Keystone Pipeline Opponents *
Britain refuses to participate in EU migrant resettlement plan
In Detroit, Jewish cemetery survives within GM auto plant
Mexican Auto Workers Fired for Protesting Sexual Harassment
Women unduly harmed by erratic scheduling
Activists at planned DR mine reportedly shot
Unions making inroads in Silicon Valley
Mexico farming wage strike turns violent
D.C. Circuit Says Hospital Must Pay Union’s Negotiating Expenses
Connecticut has its share of exploited workers
Patriot Coal files Chapter 11 — again
Ranchers and environmentalists unite to fight Texas pipeline
NDP's Tom Mulcair promises abortion funding for key foreign aid projects


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