Shell feared disaster days before Alaska rig grounding: official

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Reuters) - Days before a Shell drillship went aground in the storm-tossed Gulf of Alaska, it was clear that towing failures could spell disaster for the vessel, the crew and the marine environment, a company official told a U.S. Coast Guard panel on Monday.

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Chinese fishing boat, crew released by North Korea

The owner of a Chinese fishing boat seized for ransom by unidentified North Koreans says the boat and its 16 crew members have been released.

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Chinese fishing boat, crew released by North Korea

BEIJING (AP) -- A Chinese boat and 16 fishermen seized for ransom by armed North Koreans two weeks ago were released Tuesday, easing the latest irritant in relations between the neighboring allies....

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Santa Cruz sailors rescue Golden Gate Bridge jumper

SAN FRANCISCO -- A Santa Cruz sailing crew rescued a man who jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge on Monday, delivering him safely to Coast Guard officials.

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Today's primary day in Pennsylvania - get out and vote

Matt Beatty, who works for AAA Moving and Storage, loads voting machines into a truck at the county administration building as he and a crew deliver the machines to precincts around Monroe County on Monday. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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China asks North Korea to release fishing boat, crew

BEIJING - China is urging North Korea to release a Chinese fishing boat whose owner says it was seized by gun-toting North Koreans earlier this month and held for ransom, in the latest irritant in relations between the neighboring allies.    

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Officials say North Koreans holding Chinese boat hostage

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:09:01 GMTBy WILLIAM WAN The Washington PostArmed North Koreans are holding a Chinese fishing boat and its crew ransom despite the protestation of Chinese officials, the boat’s owner said yesterday. The boat’s seizure – which occurred in early May but was only revealed by Chinese officials Sunday...

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ABC show films at local restaurant By Amanda Castro-Crist

When placed in a tense or uncomfortable situation, people have a variety of reactions. Some become angry. Some step in to defend another person. Some simply walk away. Patrons at The Big Texan Steak Ranch found out how they would react this week as guests on the ABC show, “What Would You Do?” Producers chose the...

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Chinese fishing boat, crew released by North Korea

BEIJING (AP) - The owner of a Chinese fishing boat seized for ransom by unidentified North Koreans says the boat and its 16 crew members have been released.    

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Chinese fishing boat, crew released by North Korea

The owner of a Chinese fishing boat seized for ransom by unidentified North Koreans says the boat and its 16 crew members have been released.

miamiherald.com (4 days ago)

Chinese fishing boat, crew released by North Korea

BEIJING - The owner of a Chinese fishing boat seized for ransom by unidentified North Koreans says the boat and its 16 crew members have been released. Yu Xuejun wrote on a verified microblog Tuesday that his captain called him at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday to say that the North Koreans had released them. He says most of...

bostonherald.com (4 days ago)

Chinese Fishing Boat, Crew Released by North Korea

Owner, Chinese state media say Chinese fishing boat, 16 crew released by North Korea    

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Chinese release North Korean fishing boat, crew

BEIJING (AP) - The owner of a Chinese fishing boat seized for ransom by unidentified North Koreans says the boat and its 16 crew members have been released.

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Race director says valley offered warm welcome

Though they were probably not appreciative at the time, participants dragging a concrete block in a circle at the top of a steep hill during the May 11 Spartan Race near Bigfork had a small crew of de

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North Korea seizes another Chinese fishing boat, crew

The captors demand a ransom of nearly $100,000 for the boat and 16 Chinese crew members, according to reports.DALIAN, China - Among fishermen in this historic seaport city, the danger of steering their boats near North Korean waters is well known. North Koreans took three Chinese ships and their crews hostage a year...

latimes.com (4 days ago)

Engine room fire in large fish boat off Wash.

The Coast Guard says an engine room fire has been reported aboard a 314-foot fishing vessel off the Washington coast but the crew has apparently been able to control that blaze. The Arctic Storm reportedly carries 120 people.

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Shaqtin' A Fool Preview

The crew preview the best of Shaqtin' A Fool season special premiering Thursday at 7 pm on NBA TV.

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Engine room fire in large fish boat off Wash.

SEATTLE (AP) -- The Coast Guard says an engine room fire has been reported aboard a 314-foot fishing vessel off the Washington coast but the crew has apparently been able to control that blaze. The Arctic Storm reportedly carries 120 people....

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Engine room fire in 314-foot fish boat off Wash.

The Coast Guard says an engine room fire has been reported aboard a 314-foot fishing vessel off the Washington coast but the crew has apparently been able to control that blaze. The Arctic Storm reportedly carries 120 people.

seattletimes.com (4 days ago)

Engine room fire in 314-foot fish boat off Wash.

SEATTLE (AP) -- The Coast Guard says an engine room fire has been reported aboard a 314-foot fishing vessel off the Washington coast but the crew has apparently been able to control that blaze. The Arctic Storm reportedly carries 120 people....

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NBA Coaching Vacancies

The GameTime crew analyze the head coaching vacancies around the NBA and notable former head coaches available.

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120 aboard burning fishing boat west of Grays Harbor

The Coast Guard is on its way to rescue about 120 people on a fishing boat burning 32 miles west of Grays Harbor. Crew on the 314-foot Arctic Storm vessel reported an uncontrollable engine room fire at about 3:20 p.m., according to the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard has sent out rescue teams in two

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Sick crew force emergency landing

A PLANE flying from Zurich to Philadelphia made an emergency stop after four crew members fell ill from food poisoning.    

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Demolition reduces Coral Gables music landmark Spec’s to rubble

The Wrecking Crew was a famed Los Angeles collective of studio musicians who backed everyone from Simon & Garfunkel to the Beach Boys in the 1960s, and the Carpenters to the Captain & Tennille in the 1970s.

miamiherald.com (4 days ago)

Window washers stuck 21 floors up

Firefighters had to rappel down to the stuck cleaning crew.

utsandiego.com (4 days ago)

The Week: Kepler Telescope’s Troubles, a Maya Pyramid in Ruins and More

Recent developments in health and science news. This week: A Maya pyramid in Belize ruined by a construction crew, and evidence of scientific consensus on climate change.    

nytimes.com (4 days ago)

The Truth Behind The Famous Landing, From Captain Sully Sullenberger (WATCH)

Can someone ever be prepared to land a plane on a river? Captain Sully Sullenberger shared his experience of his famous Hudson River landing when he joined me on this episode of Mondays with Marlo. In just over three minutes, Capt. Sully and his team successfully landed the plane on the Hudson. This was no routine...

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First Footage of an F-35B Taking Off Straight Into the Air

Finding a suitable runway to launch your multibillion dollar fighter jet from isn't always as easy as it sounds. That's why the F-35B Lightning II is designed to with the ability to both take off and land without ever needing to taxi. Here's the first look at its vertical launch. Earlier this month at the Naval Air...

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Aldean and crew rock Greensboro

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Photos: Buy Lady Gaga's Acrylic Nail

A black acrylic nail worn by performer Lady Gaga during her "Born This Way Ball" tour and designed by Aya Fukuda is being auctioned for at least $712. A member of the stage crew for her concert in Dublin, Ireland on Sept. 15, 2012 listed the item. The seller said in the listing: "As I was about to start work I...

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