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The Government Shutdown and its Effect on Food Safety

After a recent outbreak of salmonella present in 18 states, the CDC recalls 30 furloughed employees.

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Some Furloughed FAA Inspectors Will Return to Work

Though the change signals progress toward better air safety during the government shutdown, 2,200 FAA employees still remain furloughed.

Study Links Survival Rate Rise to Increased Bystander CPR

The study reported this month in JAMA involved patients in Denmark who suffered out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and for whom resuscitation was attempted between 2001 and 2010.



Epidemic of Drug-Dependent Newborns Worsens in Tennessee

The state's health department predicts more than 800 will be born this year.

Three Coal Mining Deaths Since Shutdown Concern UMW, MSHA

One occurred in West Virginia, another in Illinois, and the third in Wyoming, the Charleston Gazette's Ken Ward Jr. reported.

Maritime New Zealand Aims to Change Boating Regulations for Minors

The organization supports the idea that all boaters under 15 should wear life jackets in hopes of increasing compliance in boaters of all ages.

IAEA's Nuclear Law Institute Begins

From Sept. 29 to Oct. 11, 2013, institute participants discuss nuclear safety, security safeguards, and more.

Hunters Warned to Avoid Railroad Property

"We want to remind hunters that walking on or near railroad tracks is extremely dangerous, because you never know when a train will come along," said Robert Morrison, Union Pacific's chief of police.

The crux of the trial

Second Phase of BP Oil Spill Trial Begins

The question before U.S. District Judges Carl J. Barbier is to determine how much oil spilled during the 87 days that elapsed until the well was shut in.

Fire Protection Week Activities Under Way

The National Fire Protection Association and many fire departments across the country are participating in the week's events.

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