Gases force halt to 2nd rescue attempt at West Virginia mine - Los Angeles Times

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Gases force halt to 2nd rescue attempt at West Virginia mine Los Angeles Times Rescuers have been prevented from reaching four unaccounted-for miners at the Upper Big Branch mine due to a buildup of deadly gases. The bodies of 18 miners have yet to be recovered. By Kim Geiger David Zucchino A second rescue attempt was halted ... Mine Rescue Teams Pulled Out After Methane Warning New York Times Federal Eye: Does mine regulator need more muscle? Washington Post Rescue Crews Pulled Out After Air Samples Detected Traces of Explosives ABC News CNN International -Akron Beacon Journal -The Associated Press  »