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KEVIN BEGOS, Associated Press
MATTHEW DALY, Associated Press
PITTSBURGH (AP) —
The U.S. Department of Energy is welcoming the decision by oil and gas industry supplier Baker Hughes to disclose all chemicals in hydraulic fracturing fluid. But Halliburton, a major competitor in the field, isn't committing to such disclosure.
Deputy Assistant Energy Secretary Paula Gant says Friday that the move by Baker Hughes "is an important step in building public confidence."
Environmental groups and regulators say a loophole that allows companies to hide some chemicals in frack fluids is a problem.
Houston-based Halliburton says it's studying the move by Baker Hughes, which is also based in that city. Halliburton says it had an interest in protecting "our intellectual property and the substantial investment it represents" and will examine the new Baker Hughes format for its ability to protect such investments.
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PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) —
"The Star-Spangled Banner" played over Boylston Street in honor of an American winner of the Boston Marathon.
One year after a bombing there killed three people and left more than 260 injured, Meb Keflezighi added Boston to a resume that includes the New York City Marathon title in 2009 and a silver medal in the 2004 Olympics.
JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA, Associated Press
ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) —
A powerful magnitude-7.2 earthquake shook central and southern Mexico on Friday, sending panicked people into the streets, where broken windows and debris fell, but there were no early reports of major damage or casualties.
The U.S. Geological Survey said it was centered northwest of the Pacific resort of Acapulco, where many Mexicans are vacationing for the Easter holiday. The quake was felt strongly in the resort city.