Consent decree will allow reopening of Jerritt Canyon Mine in Nevada

October 6th, 2009 Kennecott Utah Copper discovers molybdenum depositSALT LAKE CITY — Kennecott Utah Copper says it has discovered a huge deposit of molybdenum (ma-LIB-DE'-nem) beneath its Bingham Canyon Mine. The company says it's unclear whether it will be feasible to develop a mine to extract the deposit, which is estimated at 500 million tons.

August 14th, 2009 Disruptions likely when president visits CanyonGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — The First Family's visit to the Grand Canyon is likely to cause some delays and closures for tourists Sunday.

August 6th, 2009 Judge approves phosphate mine expansion in IdahoBOISE, Idaho — A federal judge has given approval for the expansion of the Smoky Canyon phosphate mine into a roadless area near Yellowstone National Park, but an environmental group is already promising to appeal the ruling. In a 53-page decision handed down late Tuesday evening, U.S.

August 1st, 2009 Groups want US to reconsider Utah uranimum mineSALT LAKE CITY — Two environmental groups have asked federal land managers to reconsider their approval of Utah's first new uranium mine in three decades. The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance and Uranium Watch oppose the Daneros Mine, located about 120 miles from Natural Bridges National Monument in southeastern Utah.

July 20th, 2009 LA leaders hail end of police oversightLOS ANGELES — City leaders on Monday celebrated the end of eight years of federal oversight of the Los Angeles Police Department, which had been prompted by U.S. Department of Justice allegations of a long pattern of abuses.

July 18th, 2009 Federal judge ends LAPD consent decreeLOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Friday released the Los Angeles Police Department from a decade-long consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice that was aimed at ensuring reforms after a corruption scandal.

July 13th, 2009 Motorist dies in drive over edge of Grand CanyonGRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — Authorities say a man has driven over the edge of the Grand Canyon and plunged 600 feet to his death.

July 1st, 2009 Panel set to rule on Quecreek Mine finesWASHINGTON — A federal panel is deciding whether a judge fairly assessed $110,000 in fines against two companies cited for negligence in an accident at Pennsylvania's Quecreek Mine that trapped nine coal miners underground for 77 hours before their dramatic rescue. The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission's decision is expected Wednesday on challenges to the fines from PBS Coals Inc.

June 30th, 2009 Judge extends by 2 weeks LAPD consent decreeLOS ANGELES — A federal judge says he needs more time to decide whether the Los Angeles Police Department should remain under U.S. Justice Department oversight.

June 16th, 2009 Judge wants assurance before ending LAPD oversightLOS ANGELES — A federal judge says the Los Angeles Police Department has made great strides in reforming itself, but he's not ready to free it from U.S. Justice Department oversight until several key issues are resolved.

June 13th, 2009 Report says LAPD federal consent decree should endLOS ANGELES — The independent monitor that oversees the Los Angeles Police Department says a federal consent decree that the department has operated under since 2001 should end. In a report released Friday, the Office of the Independent Monitor says the agreement between the department and the Department of Justice improved the LAPD's operations.

May 5th, 2009 Gold mine evacuated in Nevada; no one hurtRENO, Nev. — Dozens of miners safety evacuated a gold mine in northeast Nevada early Tuesday after a flash in the mine's electrical system triggered the emergency response, the company said.

May 4th, 2009 Alaska gov. supports abortion consent initiativeANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin says she'll sign a petition aimed at letting Alaska voters decide whether girls under 18 should be required to notify their parents before getting abortions.

April 30th, 2009 Canyon officials hope to squash radiation rumorsFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Grand Canyon National Park officials hope they have finally put to rest a long-standing rumor that the athletic fields where local children play were contaminated with radiation.

April 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The telecom watchdog Monday directed service providers to ensure transparency and take the consent of consumers before activating any value-added service (VAS). According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), service providers should provide all details of the VAS offer to customers.