Chicago Flood Defenses in Need of Update

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By Deborah Siegelbaum/Chicago
The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers lacks adequate funding to replace rundown lock gates. Waiting too long could be potentially disastrous, according to Chicago harbor officials.

Veterans Join Iraq Protest


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By D.J. Siegel/Washington D.C.
Several dozen war veterans protested on the National Mall Wednesday to send a message to the Bush administration that their fellow troops should come home.  Hear what those who have served their country overseas think about our current conflict.

Rogue Satellite Struck, but Destruction Uncertain

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By D.J. Siegel/Washington D.C.
The Pentagon reported that a U.S. Navy missile launched against a crippled American spy satellite falling towards earth hit the orbiter.  But it has yet to be determined if the hazardous fuel on board burned up, and if the debris created by the missile launch will pose a continued threat.

Board of Trade Banner Big Trouble

 

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By D.J. Siegel/Chicago
Members of an environmental group were arrested after illegally hanging a 50-foot protest banner from the Chicago Board of Trade. The area around the downtown building was shut down while police assessed the security threat.

White Nose Ailment Threatens Northeast Bats


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By D.J. Siegel/Washington D.C.
A bat pandemic sweeping through the northeastern bat population will likely claim hundreds of thousands this year. Reminiscent of colony collapse disorder in bees last year, the massive bat die-off could have a major impact on U.S. agriculture.