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Clairton Coke Works, site of deadly explosions, stirs both pride and pain

Brian Doyle remembers the explosion that hurled him to the coke plant’s floor — but little else from that day. It was a ...

Fatal explosion at U.S. Steel’s plant raises questions about its future, despite heavy investment

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The fatal explosion last week at U.S. Steel’s Pittsburgh-area coal-processing plant has revived debate ...
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‘It didn’t have to be this way.’ Advocates call for accountability at Clairton Coke Works

In the last five years, U.S. Steel has paid more than $10 million in penalties for violations of the Clean Air Act at ...
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The Pop vs. Soda vs. Coke Controversy: What Do You Call Soft Drinks In Wyoming

Did you grow up calling soft drinks “soda” or “pop” — or even “Coke” as they do in the South? Maybe you say “soda pop.” In ...

USW Local 1557 vice president reacts to new details in Clairton Coke Works explosion investigation

Channel 11 spoke exclusively with United Steelworkers Local 1557 Vice President Richard Tikey, sharing his reaction to new details in the investigation into the deadly explosion at the Clairton Coke ...

Daytona's 'other' race week arrives, and in modern times, there's a lot on the line

For all the detractors of this form of racing, Daytona is the perfect place to end the regular season and provide one last opportunity for longshot racers to get the win they need to secure a playoff ...

Why Is Coca-Cola’s Logo Red?

We all recognize that iconic logo, but it wasn't always a classic cherry color. Here’s the real reason why the Coca-Cola logo is red.