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"Terrorism bill would stiffen penalties for animal rights threats"
The Akron Beacon Journal ^ | Mar. 29, 2005 | CARRIE SPENCER
Posted on 03/30/2005 12:40:42 PM PST by neverdem
Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio
By Pam Easton Associated Press Writer Published: Mar 30, 2005
HOUSTON (AP) - Investigators said Wednesday it appears likely some sort of spark combined with hydrocarbon liquid and vapor to set off the fiery refinery explosion that killed 15 people and injured more than 100 others last week.
Investigators are considering the possibility a car's ignition caused the blast in the plant's isomerization unit, which boosts octane levels in gasoline, U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board spokesman Daniel Horowitz said.
"Witness evidence points to possible ignition sources on the ground," CSB manager Bill Hoyle said in a statement. "At this time, the exact ignition source remains unknown." ...
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"6 Iraqis detained on Mexican border"
twincities.com ^ | Mar. 30, 2005 | BRENDAN M. CASE
Posted on 03/30/2005 2:27:40 PM PST by TERMINATTOR
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "MEXICO CITY - (KRT) - Mexican officials detained six Iraqis at checkpoints near the California border over the past week as they apparently were preparing to enter the United States, Mexico's attorney general's office said Tuesday."