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Earthquake in California Today: 6.0 Magnitude Quake Triggers Fire, Gas Leaks

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A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Northern Bay Area in California on Sunday, August 24, 2014. Reports say that at least 70 people were taken to hospital. There were also several reports of gas leaks, water line breakage, fire, and power outage. Two major injuries have been reported, and hospitals have been very busy with moderate injuries, Napa Division Fire Chief John Callanan said earlier. The quake caused six significant fires, including at four mobile homes, Napa Division Fire Chief Darren Drake said. The damage from the fires is not yet clear but it appears significant, he said. Several other … Continue reading Earthquake in California Today: 6.0 Magnitude Quake Triggers Fire, Gas Leaks

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MRT Train Accident, August 13, 2014

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MRT train accident today, August 13, 2014 Credit: ABS-CBNNEWS.COM A train of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) overshot its track at the Taft Avenue-EDSA intersection on today, August 13, 2014. The MRT train was reportedly being pushed by another train when it suddenly broke loose and went uncontrolled due to lack of brakes. Several passengers were injured and taken to the San Juan de Dios Hospital and Pasay General Hospital. This MRT train accident caused heavy traffic in the area of EDSA-Pasay and Taft Avenue-Roxas. MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino was one of the first officials who arrived at the incident … Continue reading MRT Train Accident, August 13, 2014

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Manchester Airport Incident: UK Fighter Jet Escorts Passenger Plane

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A passenger plane landed at the Manchester Airport while being escorted by a Royal Air Force fighter jet in UK on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Reports say that a “suspicious device” inside the plane forced the pilot to alert authorities. As of posting, airport police are still dealing with the emergency situation. In a statement, Police Chief Superintendent John O’Hare said that they “don’t know how genuine this threat is but it is absolutely vital we deal with the situation as a full emergency. An incoming plane has been escorted into the airport by the Royal Air Force as a … Continue reading Manchester Airport Incident: UK Fighter Jet Escorts Passenger Plane

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Taiwan Plane Crash: TransAsia Airways aircraft fails emergency landing

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A TransAsia Airways plane crashed in Taiwan on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, according to Taiwan’s Central News Agency. The plane was reportedly carrying 54 passengers and four crew members. Identities of the passengers were not yet made available since authorities are still informing their relatives. Reports say that the plane failed its emergency landing attempt in the city of Magong. More details about the latest plane crash in Taiwan will be posted on this site once they are made official. Continue reading Taiwan Plane Crash: TransAsia Airways aircraft fails emergency landing

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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 17 Downed by Missile in Ukraine-Russia Border

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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 Photo Credit: Dylan Stableford/Yahoo News The Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was reportedly shot down by a surface-to-air missile near the border of Ukraine and Russia on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Flight MH17 is reportedly carrying 280 passengers and 15 crew members. On board the Malaysia Airlines include 154 Dutch, 27 Australian, 23 Malaysian, 11 Indonesian, 6 British, 4 German, 4 Belgian, 3 Filipino and one Canadian. All crew members were Malaysian nationals. The nationalities of 47 other passengers were not yet known as of posting. There were no clear report on the number of fatalities or … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 17 Downed by Missile in Ukraine-Russia Border

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President Benigno S. Aquino III: Live PNoy National Address, July 14, 2014 (Complete Transcript)

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Philippines President Benigno S. Aquino III delivered his national address live on national tv on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 6:00 p.m, from the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace. PNoy defended the disbursement acceleration program (DAP) earlier declared by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional. The following video is PNoy’s televised speech. Click here to read the complete transcript of the President’s national address. Continue reading President Benigno S. Aquino III: Live PNoy National Address, July 14, 2014 (Complete Transcript)

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Tropical Storm Arthur Latest Update – July 2, 2014 (VIDEO)

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Tropical storm Arthur was spotted at 80 miles east-southeast of Cape Canaveral, according to the latest forecast by the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Moving to the northwest at about 5 mph tropical storm Arthur has a maximum sustained winds of 50 miles per hour. The following CBS video shows the update on Tropical Storm Arthur. Below is the forecast position and maximum winds of tropical storm Arthur based on data gathered by the NOAA and Air Force reconnaissance planes. INIT 02/1500Z 29.1N 79.1W 50 KT 60 MPH 12H 03/0000Z 30.1N 78.9W 55 KT … Continue reading Tropical Storm Arthur Latest Update – July 2, 2014 (VIDEO)

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Batangas earthquake: Latest Philippines quake at magnitude 5.7, June 25, 2014

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Batangas Earthquake 2014 Image credit: Google Maps An earthquake jolts the southwestern part of Batangas at around 7:52 p.m. on Wednesday night, June 25, 2014. The Batangas quake registered at magnitude 5.7 by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was tectonic in origin. Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) say that the earthquake has a depth of 36 kilometers at 27 degrees west of Batangas. Metro Manila residents also felt the quake at intensity 3. PHIVOLCS is expecting aftershocks to follow. As of posting, there was no report of any damage to properties and no tsunami alert was raised. Continue reading Batangas earthquake: Latest Philippines quake at magnitude 5.7, June 25, 2014

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GM Recalls Chevrolet Camaro Cars

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GM Chevrolet Camaro recall Image credit: Chevrolet.com A new GM recall 2014 has been issued by one of the world’s top car manufacturer. Chevrolet car recall has been issued by General Motors (GM) on its Camaro models sold in North America. About 500,000 cars were being recalled due to a faulty ignition system, according to GM. While the car is running, the driver’s knee may hit the key fob and turn off the car. The car manufacturer has already received reports that the faulty Chevrolet Camaro has resulted into three crashes, with four individuals suffered minor injuries. GM has already … Continue reading GM Recalls Chevrolet Camaro Cars

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Baby 11-story Fall Off Riverside Plaza (VIDEO)

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Baby 11-story Fall Credit: USA Today A baby fell off from the 11th story of Riverside Plaza in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Musa Dayib reportedly survived the 11-story fall and is now in stable condition according to Hennepin County Medical Center spokeswoman Christine Hill. Baby Dayib, a 15-month old baby, may have slipped under the railings with vertical rods that are 5.5 inches apart. Watch the following news videos about the baby the fell off an 11-story structure. Continue reading Baby 11-story Fall Off Riverside Plaza (VIDEO)

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Flights Delayed in Los Angeles Airport Today, April 30

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Computers were being blamed for the delay of several flights in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. The computer problem affected several airports that include the Los Angeles International, third busiest airport in the US. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) explained that there was a failure in their air traffic computer system called, En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system. Some flights were diverted to Phoenix, Las Vegas, Salt Lake City while others were grounded. There were 15 flights diverted to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, and five in Salt Lake City International Airport. Airport authorities say that over … Continue reading Flights Delayed in Los Angeles Airport Today, April 30

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2014 Mercedes-Benz Recalls Cars in US, Canada

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Mercedes-Benz Credit: Mercedes-Benz USA A Mercedes-Benz recall has been initiated by the German car manufacturer on vehicles sold in the United States and Canada. Owners of about 284,000 Mercedes-Benz vehicles are at risk due to the car’s ‘weak electrical connection.’ The faulty connection may result into failed and dimmed tail lights. The unit of Daimler AG is facing its largest car recall in years. Mercedes-Benz recall involves C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles with model years between 2008 and 2011. These cars were reportedly manufactured from January 26, 2007 to July 13, 2011. According to the German car … Continue reading 2014 Mercedes-Benz Recalls Cars in US, Canada