4.1 Magnitude earthquake felt in downtown LA May 19th

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...

Brain Damage Recovery Made Difficult by Smoking

" .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...

Storms In Alabama Cause Damage, Leave One Woman Dead

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....

Three tornadoes touch down in Florida; some damage reported

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...

5.7 earthquake hits Costa Rica: no serious damage

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...

Water shortage could damage business 'more than oil scarcity'

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...

Tornado touches down near Birmingham, Alabama, flooding occurs

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...

Galapagos damage caused by too much tourism must be stopped

Conservationists on the Galapagos Islands are warning that if tourism on the Galapagos Islands is not brought under control, the damage caused could be irreversible. As Charles Darwin turns 200 tomorrow, the...

Oil slick strikes river in Sussex, England

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...

CBI probe into Chennai violence ordered

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...

Rare Tornado touches down in Hawaii

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...

Tornadoes in Oklahoma City; houses damaged

Tornadoes have touched down in Oklahoma City and Edmond and reports say that rescue workers are responding to calls from several large apartment buildings that have major damage. About six houses in the north...

Northwest Arkansas Ice Storm 2009

This series of photos was taken around Fayetteville, Arkansas following the ice storm of January 26 and 27 that hit several states on its way from Oklahoma to New England. The majority of residents in north and...

Playing golf can lead to hearing loss, say British researchers

Not many people think of golf as a high-risk sport. However, British researchers have found that using thin-faced titanium ball drivers can damage hearing of golfers. Researchers believe playing with these...

Governor declares weather emergency in Kentucky

The Governor of Kentucky has declared a weather state of emergency in the state, as a winter storm is expected to cause even more havoc throughout the region. This announcement allows for state resources to help...

closeSign in to NowPublic

is reporting from