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A once mighty industry fades to black as last British coal pit closes

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At its peak, the British coal mine industry employed over 1 million people LONDON _ Coal once fueled the British Empire, employed armies of men and shook the power of governments. On Friday, workers at Britain’s last operating deep coal mine finished their final shift, emerging, soot-blackened and live on television news channels, to cheers, applause

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Ex-Massey Energy CEO restitution costs could reach tens of millions

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Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship found guilty of conspiracy to wilfully violate mine safety standards CHARLESTON, W.Va. _ Prosecutors say ex-Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship may have to pay tens of millions of dollars after a conviction carrying up to one year in prison. In U.S. District Court in Beckley Wednesday, prosecutors opposed Blankenship’s plea

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ISIS finance: UN adopts resolution aimed at disrupting Daesh’s cash flow

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ISIS has made an estimated $500 million from selling oil, extorting and brutalizing people The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Thursday aimed at disrupting revenue that the Islamic State extremist group gets from oil and antiquities sales, ransom payments and other criminal activities, a goal that finance ministers agree will be challenging. The Islamic

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ISIS financing: UN Security Council to adopt resolution aimed at disrupting funds

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ISIS financing comes from oil, antiquities sales, ransom payments Finance ministers from the 15 Security Council nations will adopt a plan Thursday aimed at disrupting revenue that the Islamic State extremist group gets from oil and antiquities sales, ransom payments and other criminal activities. The Islamic State group, also known as ISIL and Daesh, is

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Donald Trump loses battle over wind farm near Scottish golf course

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Lawyer for Donald Trump says the battle against the wind farm will continue LONDON _ Britain’s Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled unanimously against tycoon and U.S. presidential contender Donald Trump in his battle to stop an offshore wind farm near his upscale Scottish golf resort. Trump claims the 11-turbine project, approved by the Scottish government

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Average fuel economy increases, but public’s love of SUV risks future gains

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Fuel economy standards spur technology and innovation WASHINGTON _ New cars and trucks averaged a record 24.3 miles per gallon last year, but falling gas prices and America’s rekindled love affair with SUVs could endanger future fuel economy gains. The Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday that fuel economy rose in 2014 by 0.2 mpg, from

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California says self driving cars must have driver behind wheel

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Deployment of self driving cars likely slowed due to ruling LOS ANGELES _ California regulators have unveiled a roadmap that would let consumers begin using self-driving cars, though manufacturers would have to prove the emerging technology is safe before a licensed driver could get chauffeured around town. The approach California’s Department of Motor Vehicles offered

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