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KBB’s Top 10 Best Green Cars of 2014

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2014 Best Green Cars Credit: KBB The Kelly Blue Book has released its 10 Best Green Cars of 2014. It would be a welcome announcement for those who are in search of the most efficient and value for money car. KBB annually published its well selected and recommended vehicles. The BMW i3 has taken the number one spot in the KBB list for 2014. Below is the complete list of the 2014 Top 10 Best Green Cars according to KBB. 2014 BMW i3 – The all-new, all-electric BMW i3 will scoot to 60 mph in just over 7 seconds and is … Continue reading KBB’s Top 10 Best Green Cars of 2014

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Barack Obama Meets ASIMO, the Japanese Robot (VIDEO)

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US President Barack Obama meets ASIMO Credit: CNN Video grab US President Barack Obama had a face to face meeting with ASIMO at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, also known as the Miraikan, in the Odaiba District of Tokyo, Japan on Thursday, April 24, 2014. ASIMO is a 55-inch-tall robot created by Honda. He greeted Obama by saying “Welcome to Miraikan, Mr. President, it is a pleasure to meet you.” The US President took a bow on ASIMO and said, “It’s nice to meet you, too.” Watch below the CNN video of ASIMO’s meeting with US President … Continue reading Barack Obama Meets ASIMO, the Japanese Robot (VIDEO)

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Malang Crocodile: Largest Freshwater Crocodile in Captivity (PHOTO)

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Malang crocodile Credit: Willamor A. Magbanua/INQUIRER MINDANAO A crocodile, named Malang, was caught by fishermen from Baranggay Dungguan in M’lang, North Cotabato last April 12, 2014. Reports say that Malang is a Crocodylus mindorensis (Philippine freshwater crocodile), measuring about one third the size of the more popular saltwater crocodile named Lolong. Malang reportedly measures about 2.18 meters long. Ali Hadji Nasser, Central Mindanao Chief of the Protected Areas and Wildlife Division (PAWD) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources declared that Malang is the largest living freshwater crocodile in captivity. Nasser explained that the previous largest freshwater crocodile was … Continue reading Malang Crocodile: Largest Freshwater Crocodile in Captivity (PHOTO)

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New Florida Sinkhole Opens in The Villages (VIDEO)

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Florida sinkhole Credit: Helicon Property Restoration A new Florida sinkhole opened at a residential community called The Villages on Saturday, April 19, 2014. The latest sinkhole in the Florida state is the second to open up within a month. Officials say that the Florida sinkhole is measuring about 25-foot-long and 50-foot-deep. No injury was reported and affected residents were immediately evacuated from the area. Helicon Property Restoration was reportedly tasked to refill and secure the new Florida sinkhole. Watch the latest Florida sinkhole below. More news about the Florida sinkhole will be posted on this site once they are made … Continue reading New Florida Sinkhole Opens in The Villages (VIDEO)

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Rare Baby Camel Ilias at Budapest Zoo (VIDEO)

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Rare baby camel Ilias Credit: A rare baby camel named Ilias made his first public appearance at the Budapest Zoo in Hungary on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Ilias is from the endangered wild Bactrian or Camelus bactrianus ferus species. The rare baby camel was born last April 9 by Iris, an eight-year-old camel. Below is a video of Ilias, a rare baby camel, who is under the care of the Budapest Zoo according to Zoltan Hanga, a spokesperson for the Zoo. Continue reading Rare Baby Camel Ilias at Budapest Zoo (VIDEO)

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South Korea Ferry Named Sewol Sinks with 459 Passengers

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Sewol Ferry sinks in South Korea Credit: Yonhap The South Korean ferry Sewol reportedly sank off the southern coast on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Sewol Ferry sinks in South Korea Credit: Yonhap Most of the 459 ferry passengers were high school students out for a trip to Jeju island, a top tourist area in South Korea. Below is a video of the sunken South Korea ferry. Continue reading South Korea Ferry Named Sewol Sinks with 459 Passengers

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Fort Hood Shooting on Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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Fort Hood shooting Credit: Fort Hood A Fort Hood shooting incident reportedly killed four individual in Texas on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. The Texas military base shooting gunman was identified as 34-year-old soldier Ivan Lopez. According to the US Department of Justice, Lopez died due to a self-inflicted wound. Reports say that about 14 people were injured in the Fort Hood shooting. All injured were taken to the Carl R. Darnall Medical Center and other local hospitals. More details of the Ford Hood military base shooting incident will be posted on this site once they are made available by officials. … Continue reading Fort Hood Shooting on Wednesday, April 2, 2014

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California Earthquake Magnitude 6.9 Strucks Eureka (VIDEO)

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California Earthquake 2014 Credit: AP A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit California on Sunday night, March 9, 2014. The The quake’s epicenter was located at 50 miles west and four miles deep of Eureka, California. There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage to properties. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the 6.9-magnitude quake struck at 10:18 p.m. PDT Sunday . Several aftershocks measuring up to 4.6-magnitude were also felt. Watch the following latest news video report about the 6.9-magnitude quake in Eureka, California. Continue reading California Earthquake Magnitude 6.9 Strucks Eureka (VIDEO)

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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Missing Plane Latest Updates

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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 missing plane Credit: Video Grab There is still no sign of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on Monday, March 10, 2014. Several countries including the Philippines, China, Malaysia, Vietnam and the US are conducting search and rescue operations but no trace of the missing Boeing 777-200 plane has been found. Watch the following news video to know the latest updates on the missing aircraft, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. Continue reading Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Missing Plane Latest Updates

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Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 370 with 227 Passengers is Missing

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Malaysia Airlines Flight Credit: Wikipedia A Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 370 left Kuala Lumpur International Airport heading for Beijing, China at 00:55 a.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014. Unfortunately, the Boeing B777-200 aircraft lost contact with air traffic controllers and went missing. Authorities reported that Flight MH 370 “lost contact with the air traffic controller at about 02:40 am.” A Xinhua report said that Malaysia Airlines lost radar contact while flying over Vietnamese airspace. In a statement issued by Malaysia Airlines, they said that they are “currently working with the authorities who have activated their search-and-rescue teams to locate the … Continue reading Malaysia Airlines Flight MH 370 with 227 Passengers is Missing

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Snake Eating Croc Video

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Snake Eating Croc Credit: Tiffany Corlis A snake was caught on camera while eating a croc in Queensland, Australia on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Watch the following video and see how the struggle ended with the snake eating the croc. Tiffany Corlis, a Mount Isa lady, witnessed the scene. According to Corlis, “[The crocodile] was fighting at the start, so it was trying to keep its head out of water and survive. Finally, the croc sort of gave in and the snake had uncoiled for a little while and had a brief break and then actually started to consume the … Continue reading Snake Eating Croc Video

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Rare Corvette Pulled Out of Museum Sinkhole (VIDEO)

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2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Blue Devil recovered from museum sinkhole in Kentucky. Credit: Adam Boca/Chevrolet/Handout via Reuters Three Corvettes are scheduled to be recovered from a museum sinkhole in Bowling Green, Kentucky within the week. Rare Corvettes were swallowed by a sinkhole that opened up in the National Corvette Museum last February 12. Two Corvettes that include a 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Blue Devil and a 1993 Ruby Red 40th Anniversary Corvette were already pulled out as of Monday. On Tuesday, workers will try to pull out a 1962 black Corvette from the museum sinkhole. Watch the following video and … Continue reading Rare Corvette Pulled Out of Museum Sinkhole (VIDEO)

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Forbes 400 Billionaires List and Richest People in the World 2014

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Forbes has released its annual list of world’s billionaires and richest people on Monday, February 3, 2014. There were 268 new billionaire’s in the Forbes list that include an additional 42 new women billionaires that raised the total women billionaires to 172 from last year’s 138. The net worth of billionaires in the top 20 list for 2014 also increased from $23 billion to $31 billion. Forbes 2014 list has now 1,645 billionaires with a combined net worth of $6.4 trillion, up from $5.4 trillion in 2013. Check out below the Top 10 list of billionaires according to Forbes. Bill … Continue reading Forbes 400 Billionaires List and Richest People in the World 2014

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I-25 Accident in Colorado (Videos)

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About 104 cars were involved in the I-25 accident in Colorado on Saturday, March 1, 2014. The I-25 accident is being attributed to the icy roads in Denver. One person was confirmed dead by authorities and over 20 others were injured. The Colorado Department Of Transportation (CDOT) was forced to closed down the northbound of I-25 due to the accident that resulted into a massive car pileup. Watch the following I-25 accident YouTube videos from several news sites in Denver, Colorado. Credit: NewsHour Credit: World Car Accidents Credit: ne ws Continue reading I-25 Accident in Colorado (Videos)

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Mini Bus Falls Off Skyway in Bicutan

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Mini Bus Falls off Skyway Credit: DZMM A mini shuttle bus fell off the elevated Skyway southbound lane in the area of Sun Valley, Bicutan at around 5:17 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2014. Authorities estimate that the mini bus fell off from a height of about 10 to 15 feet. The mini bus, owned and operated by the Skyway Management, is being used to transport their employees and tellers. A certain Alan Nopal was identified as the driver of the fallen mini bus. According to a report by DZMM, the railings of the Skyway was destroyed when the mini … Continue reading Mini Bus Falls Off Skyway in Bicutan