AUSTRALIA: Fire crews facing dual threat as winds fan blazes

Update: Friday 13 Feb. the fires are now under control, with ongoing careful management, and support from federal police and the army. " Fire crews facing dual threat as winds fan blazes Posted 6 hours 29 minutes...

Hacked road signs warn of zombies, raptors ahead

" COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Hackers are messing with electronic road signs in some states, warning of zombies and raptors down the road. Traffic safety officials aren't amused. The latest breach came during Tuesday...

More than 607,000 without power in Kentucky due to storms

Kentucky remained encased in ice today after their recent ice storms, and now about 607,000 people are without power throughout the state. Crews are still clearing off major roads, and are working to get cell phone...

US Winter Storms may leave thousands in darkness for days

The winter storms continue across the United States today, and emergency crews in various major US cities are working around the clock to clear ice and roads of fallen tree limbs, as another winter ice storm is on...

Crews hoist US Airways 1549 engine from Hudson River

The destroyed engine of US Airways flight 1549 has been pulled from the Hudson River today, after eight days of trying to get it out. The crews used a floating plane to put the engine on a barge and the engine itself is wrecked, with metal and wiring hanging off it and most...

Military jet crash in San Diego kills 3; 1 missing

"Residents near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar are accustomed to loud, low-flying military jets, but they immediately knew something was wrong when they heard the skies thunder. The explosions came moments...

BREAKING: Massive explosion levels home in Las Cruces, New Mexico

"LAS CRUCES - An early morning explosion leveled a home near "A" Mountain Thursday. No injuries are reported, but the home is a total loss and federal investigators have been called in.The Dona Ana County...

Wildfires force frantic evacuations near LA; 2 die

Update. LA Governor has declared a state of emergency. A fire in Porter Ranch has scorched more than 5,000 acres and 19 homes. The Marek fire near Lake View Terrace has burned 5,300 acres.The dry and warm...

The Ghost in the Machine

This story is touching and needs no explanation" Train Victim's Cell Kept Calling Loved Ones After He Died More Related Content Charles Peck,...

Crews From 31 States in Texas to Restore Power

Line crews from 31 of the United States has offered their help to eastern Texas to help heal the largest power failure in Texas' history."In the wake of Hurricane Ike, officials fear it could take weeks to restore...

Texans endure sleepless night as Ike roars ashore

"A massive Hurricane Ike menaced the darkened Texas coast early Saturday, ensuring a sleepless night for thousands who huddled and waited to find out if a gamble to face the storm head-on could cost them their lives.Before the eye even crossed land, the first bands were...

Body Dumped on Toronto Highway After Deadly High Speed Shootout

A man was shot dead and his body dumped on one of Canada's busiest highway after a high speed carchase Tuesday afternoon. Someone driving a gold lexus drove off after the shooting, and dozens of police and emergency personnel have blocked off the eastbound side of the...

UK's Fleetwood pier destroyed by fire

One of the UK's "golden age" piers was destroyed by a fire in the early hours of this morning. The pier in Lancashire was one of the first to be built in the golden age of pier building in Britain, which lasted...

FUEL OIL SPILL on the RIVER! River is Open!

UPDATES: (Wednesday) The spill on the Mississippi was NOT crude oil! Brought to my attention by local writer that drilling opponents, McCain opponents, and some of our 'major media', have been using this...

Power off for Hundreds After Toronto Vault Fire

It's the second underground fire in Toronto in a week, and the third in Canada this month after last week's power-cutting Vancouver fire. While this one wasn't nearly as serious, hundreds of people were left...

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