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Obama launches sweeping federal mine safety review

Obama launches sweeping federal mine safety review

President Barack Obama ordered an exhaustive federal review of coal mine safety Thursday and asked Congress to strengthen existing laws "riddled with loopholes."...

 

West Virginia Governor Orders Inspections of Underground Coal Mines

Gov. Joe Manchin III of West Virginia ordered the inspection of all underground coal mines in the state in response to last week’s deadly mining explosion.

 

No survivors found in West Virginia mine

No survivors found in West Virginia mine

Four missing miners in a West Virginia coal mine have been found dead, authorities said early Saturday. "We did not receive the miracle we prayed for," said West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin.

 

Rescuers search for 4 miners

Rescuers search for 4 miners

Crews begain working their way through a West Virginia coal mine in search of missing miners.

 

Report: 6 dead in W. Va. coal mine blast

An explosion at an underground West Virginia coal mine on Monday killed at least six people and left 21 unaccounted for, WSAZ TV reported, citing a state mining officials.

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