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This Dec. 13, 2016 photo shows the former Anaconda smelter smokestack behind a gate barring access to the contaminated site in Anaconda, Mont. Residents in the nearby community of Opportunity are suing for the right to clean the toxic metals left by the smelter from their yards and claim federal environmental officials and the smelter's owner have botched a 34-year cleanup. (AP Photo/Matt Volz)
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FILE- In this Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, file aerial photo, a supply vessel moves near Black Elk Energy's oil platform damaged by an explosion and fire in the Gulf of Mexico about 17 miles from Grand Isle, La. An oil industry services company will pay $9.5 million in penalties for Gulf of Mexico safety violations and for pollution from the 2012 offshore platform fire that killed three workers. The penalties against Houston-based Wood Group PSN were announced Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, by the U.S. Justice Department in Washington and U.S. attorneys in New Orleans and Lafayette, Louisiana, where civil and criminal cases have been playing out. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
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Nashville Predators right wing James Neal, right, jumps out of the way of a shot in front of Colorado Avalanche goalie Jeremy Smith (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, plays against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 4-2. Forsberg scored his second straight hat trick. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, uses his stick to knock a hat out of the netting behind the goal as fans throw hats onto the ice after left wing Filip Forsberg scored a hat trick for the second straight game in the third period in an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 4-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg, of Sweden, is introduced as the first star of the game after a win against the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 4-2. Forsberg had his second straight hat trick. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, celebrates with defenseman Yannick Weber (7), of Switzerland, after a win against the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 4-2. Forsberg scored his second straight hat trick. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg, of Sweden, celebrates after scoring his third goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 4-2. Forsberg scored his second straight hat trick. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Colorado Avalanche left wing Andreas Martinsen (27), of Norway, knocks Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, into the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Martinsen was called for goaltender interference on the play. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla (12) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38), of Sweden, scores a goal against Colorado Avalanche goalie Jeremy Smith (40) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Avalanche is Mark Barberio (45). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) and center Calle Jarnkrok (19), of Sweden, battle Colorado Avalanche right wing Jarome Iginla, left, for the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Colorado Avalanche defenseman Patrick Wiercioch (28) slows down Nashville Predators left wing Harry Zolnierczyk (26) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, blocks a shot by Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96), of Finland, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators is Ryan Johansen (92). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, celebrates after scoring a goal against Colorado Avalanche goalie Jeremy Smith (40) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, celebrates with Ryan Johansen (92) after Forsberg scored his second goal of the game against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
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Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11), of Sweden, gets hooked by Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Alex Killorn (17) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
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Iceland, once a highly stable nation, suffered greatly in a 2008 market crash, leading it to eventually declare bankruptcy. The island nation is considering joining the European Union to stabilize its currency. (Associated Press)
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Fernando Benavidez shovels mud out of his driveway Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. Thousands of people evacuated from a flood in San Jose, California, returned home Thursday amid warnings to be careful about hygiene and handling food that may have come into contact with flood water. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Residents jump through puddles as they return to pick up belongings from a flooded neighborhood Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in San Jose, Calif. Thousands of people evacuated from a flood in San Jose, California, returned home Thursday amid warnings to be careful about hygiene and handling food that may have come into contact with flood water. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
