Society
Chinese Official Hides Lighter in Shoe to Test Mine Security
A county party secretary in Hunan hid a lighter in his boot before descending into a mine, testing whether security would catch the contraband item.
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Disasters & AccidentsAsia
At Least 90 Killed in China Coal Mine Gas Explosion
At least 90 killed in a coal mine gas explosion in Shanxi, China—the deadliest mining disaster since 2009. President Xi orders investigation.
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Disasters & AccidentsU.S. News
NYC Shipyard Explosion Kills 1, Injures 36 in Staten Island
One person died and 36 were injured, most of them firefighters, in a shipyard explosion on Staten Island. The blast triggered a massive emergency response.
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