Sadly, I have been changing the numbers in this story's headline: The death toll in the deadly Peshawar blast has now risen to 105. Over 200 people are said to be wounded. There will perhaps be more casualties as...
Hurricane Bill, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, made landfall in Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland as a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday afternoon, causing much less damage than was originally predicted. Road floods and power outages topped the...
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Children living near the manganese plant in Wugang have tested positive for high levels of lead in their blood. Lead, a dangerous substance for the nervous and reproductive system, has been found to cause a...
Twenty-three homes have been ravaged by a powerful tornado in Cape Coral, Florida on Sunday. No deaths or injuries have been reported. Meanwhile, tropical storm Claudette came ashore in Florida panhandle early Monday. "Cape police spokeswoman Connie Barron says the tornado...
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said the government is 'sorry' for its failure to respond faster to typhoon Morakot that ravaged parts of Taiwan last week, leading to hundreds of deaths and billions lost in property damage. Thousands of people have been left homeless. Some are...
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was felt in downtown La today, May 19 2009, just two days after a 4.7 magnitue earthquake hit the city. There were no reports of damage or injuries, and geologists said this is a typical...
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" .fullpost{display:inline;} Some of the damage would have otherwise been reversedThe frontal and parietal cortices of the human brain are especially prone to being damaged by excessive alcohol consumption, researches show, but most of that damage can be reversed by...
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Sunday storms ravaged through parts of Alabama, causing widespread damage and leaving a 46-year-old woman dead. There were reports of tornadoes and funnel clouds. Thousands are now without power in the counties of Jefferson, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, and Opelika-Auburn area....
Storms across Florida today created three tornadoes that touched down in the region, and caused some damage such as roof damage, uprooting trees, and closing schools to keep everyone safe. There were no injuries...
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An earthquake measuring 5.7 shook Costa Rica today, but the damage is relatively minor. It was 11:24 am when the quake was felt, which sent people in buildings an on to the streets. The epicenter was 58 miles west of David in Panama.""It was pretty strong and caused a scare...
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A tornado has touched down in Birmingham, Alabama, has downed major power lines and trees and could cause flooding in the area. Tornado warnings are in effect for the rest of the day. Many strong storms are reported...
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A water shortage could hurt businesses more than the threat of oil running out, according to a new report released today. Companies that use a high volume of water to manufacture products, such as silicon chips, and...
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A grand heritage building was turned into a war zone as lawyers turned their anger on the police in the Madras High Court, after two lawyers were arrested. A CBI inquiry has been ordered into the violence."The High...
A local oil slick has struck a river in Sussex, England. It has spilled into the River Ouse and has spread for six miles between the towns of Newick and Maresfield. The Environmental Agency are on the scene at the...
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The tornado did touch down briefly in Kapolei in Hawaii near the golf course, and while there was minor damage, and several sightings, none of the reports were extensive. Previous: The fire department in Hawaii...
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