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Defunct 1950s-era cruise ship takes on water and leaks pollutants in California river delta

May. 23, 2024 19:30 PM EDT

STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — A containment boom has been placed around a defunct 1950s-era cruise ship that began sinking and leaking pollution in California's Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, authorities said. The 294-foot (90-meter) ship permanently moored in Little Potato Slough...

Editorial Roundup: Illinois

Apr. 23, 2024 07:19 AM EDT

Arlington Heights Daily Herald. April 17, 2024. Editorial: For everyone’s safety With measles cases rising, IDPH’s check of unvaccinated students is the right call The Illinois Department of Health is asking schools to check records and get in...

Editorial Roundup: New York

Mar. 21, 2024 07:12 AM EDT

Albany Times Union. March 20, 2024. Editorial: Counties must fix a wrong they perpetuated Owners of foreclosed properties sold at a profit deserve to get the money they’re owed. A county in Minnesota took and sold Geraldine Tyler’s home for $40,000...