The 2 victims were exposed to asbestos decades ago when tainted mining material was shipped through Libby, Montana.
Deb Hardy
Staff Writer
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The pandemic exposed staff shortages at nursing homes. The White House aims for a remedy
The federal government is for the first time requiring nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities.
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George Mallory’s last letter from Everest said odds of reaching top were ‘50 to 1 against us’
The final letter that George Mallory wrote to his wife before he vanished on Mount Everest a century ago has been digitalized.
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Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months for smuggling crocodile handbags into U.S.
Her accessories were used by celebrities from Britney Spears to the cast of the ‘Sex and the City’ TV series.
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Biden marks Earth Day with $7 billion in federal solar power grants
The 60 funded recipients, including the Maine Governor’s Energy Office, will serve 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities.
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TikTok digs in to fight U.S. ban with 170 million users at stake
The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday put legislation requiring ByteDance to divest its ownership stake in TikTok on a fast track to become law.
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Terry Anderson, reporter held captive for years, has died
The globe-trotting Associated Press correspondent became one of America’s longest-held hostages.
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Cicada salad, anyone? The monstrous little noisemakers descend on a New Orleans menu
They may look like little monsters, but if prepared properly, they can also be tasty to eat. And there are going to be trillions emerging soon.
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EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup
A group that represents the chemical industry says it strongly opposes the Environmental Protection Agency’s designation of two forever chemicals used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances.
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Finding an apartment may be easier for California pet owners under new legislation
The bill would outlaw extra fees for common companions like cats and dogs.