Tropical storm 'Pablo' threatens Philippines

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) today raised signal no. 1 in the islands of samar and Leyte on eastern Visayas due to the impending bad weather brought...

Strong Earthquake Shakes Philippines

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake rumbled through the Bicol region, southeast of Manila late Monday. There have been no reported injuries or damage as the 'quake was located 56km below the surface."Philippine scientists put the preliminary magnitude at 6.5.The quake was felt in...

Norfolk, Va: Navy Ship Fire

Norfolk, Va: CNN reports A Navy Ship, the USS Leyte Gulf caught on fire Saturday morning. Five civilian contractors were injured. The fire is reportedly extinguisehd and an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway. See here for the official website of the ship....

Today in history - Oct. 20

"Today is Friday, Oct. 20, the 293rd day of 2006. There are 72 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 20, 1944, during World War II, Gen. Douglas MacArthur stepped ashore at Leyte in the Philippines, 2 1/2 years after he'd said, "I shall return." On this...

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