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Bangladesh court lifts ban on movie 'Rana Plaza' DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — The Supreme Court in Bangladesh has lifted a ban on the screening of a movie about a garment worker who was rescued from t...
	Japan lifts evacuation order for town near doomed nuke plant NARAHA, Japan (AP) — Japan's government on Saturday lifted a 4 1/2-year-old evacuation order for the northeastern town of Naraha that had sent all ...
News from around Wisconsin at 5:28 a.m. CDT Mile-long trains carrying millions of gallons of crude have become a common sight in cities around the U.S., raising concern about the possibility ...
AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EDT Migrants pour into Budapest rail station as police leave; no trains running to Western Europe.
	Father of dead boys: 'All I want is to be with my children' ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — He is one among many, far too many. But the plight of one boy, washed up like a piece of debris on a Turkish beach, has focus...
	Big cities scramble to be prepared for an oil train disaster PHILADELPHIA (AP) — They rumble past schools, homes and businesses in dozens of cities around the country — 100-car trains loaded with crude oil fr...
Louisiana editorial roundup Recent editorials from Louisiana newspapers:
	Dominica seeking more aid after devastating tropical storm ROSEAU, Dominica (AP) — International aid has begun pouring into Dominica following the devastating passage of Tropical Storm Erika, but government...
	Monsoon floods swamp northeast Indian villages, 21 dead GAUHATI, India (AP) — Monsoon floods have inundated hundreds of villages across the northeast Indian state of Assam, killing at least 21 people in ...
Editorials from around Ohio Excerpts of recent editorials of statewide and national interest from Ohio newspapers:

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SURVIVAL ZONE

JerseyNet Broadband Network Provides Unobstructed Data Connectivity to First Responders during Atlantic City Concerts

New Jersey’s first-ever real-world implementation of FirstNet was an unqualified success, setting a precedent for effectively using the ...

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SUBURBAN FIREFIGHTING

Big Storms, Big Emergencies

In this course, discuss the reason unusual conditions lead to unusual problems during big storms and discover how to preplan with your local utilit...

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FIRST DUE BATTALION CHIEF

Firefighting and Preserving the Fire Scene: Finding the Balance

The company officers and firefighters all play a huge role in every fire investigation, Danny Sheridan and Steve Chasteen write.

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FDIC INTERNATIONAL

Anthony Piontek: Essential Engine Company Operations

Anthony Piontek discusses training topics for the engine company in the fire service.

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DUNN'S DISPATCH

Dunn's Dispatch: Rekindle Fires

Preventing a rekindle is a team responsibility. Vincent Dunn discusses the implications of a rekindle and the importance of overhaul operations.

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ENGINE

Are Your Critical Decision-Making Skills Evolving?

This is an article about critical decision making, excluding the decisions made on the fireground and at the emergency scene. They include decision...

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INDUSTRIAL FIREFIGHTING

New 160 Watt Integrated LED Light Fixture for Classified Areas Released by Larson Electronics

Larson Electronics has announced today the release of a new 160 watt integrated LED light fixture approved for Class 1 Division 2 areas and is idea...