Tankers of vinyl chloride were going halfway across the country, government records show, a trip highlighting the risks of transporting chemicals as plastics production grows.
Tag: Louisiana
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Severe Storms and Tornadoes Are Expected in Midwest and South
A tornado was spotted in Little Rock, and forced meteorologists with the local National Weather Service office there to evacuate.
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Tornado Strikes Mississippi, Causing Damage
The tornado blew out windows, damaged homes and trapped people in the town of Rolling Fork, witnesses said. Emergency workers were assessing the destruction.
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G.O.P. States Abandon Group That Helps Fight Voter Fraud
Five red states have severed ties since last year with the Electronic Registration Information Center, a nonprofit that helps maintain accurate voter rolls.