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Wired (blog)

How to Build an Earthquake-Resistant Bridge Wired News It's the eastern span, shown here, that took a hit during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. A section of the upper roadway collapsed in that quake. Gallery: How to Build an Earthquake-Resistant BridgeWired (blog) all 4 news articles »

Reuters India

Wyclef Jean for President? Not Just a Song Lyric Anymore Politics Daily (blog) Not long after the earthquake in January, the Smoking Gun accused Jean of, at worst, moving some of the funds his organization raised into his own pocket, ... Wyclef Jean steps toward Haitian presidential raceReuters Is Wyclef Jean About to Run for President of Haiti?TIME Wyclef Jean Not Immediately Considering A Run For Haitian PresidentRTT News NPR -Voice of America -The Atlanta Post all 77 news articles »

KVAL

No injury or damage after moderate earthquake shakes Oregon coast Examiner.com A moderate 5.2 magnitude earthquake of shook the sea off the Oregon coast on Wednesday morning. There are no reports of injury or damage after a moderate ... Magnitude 5.3 earthquake reported off Oregon coastSeattle Times 5.3 magnitude earthquake hits off coast of OregonCNN (blog) Moderate quake strikes off Oregon coastLos Angeles Times Siuslaw News -KCBY.com 11 -Bend Bulletin all 30 news articles »

Reuters AlertNet

Haiti aid effort: My TOP 10 PHOTOS Huffington Post (blog) The outpouring of global public support in response to the January 12th earthquake in Haiti earthquake enabled Oxfam and other agencies to get aid through ... Local teams lift up hopeless of HaitiFort Wayne Journal Gazette Champion for Haiti stresses local roleBoston Globe Six months after earthquake, Haiti ill-served by aidBellingham Herald WCAX -The Associated Press -TVNZ all 209 news articles »

Stock Market Today

5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Bogota The Epoch Times The earthquake had its epicenter in the western mountain regions near the Sumapaz National Park, which mapping shows to be not densely ... 1st Ld-Writethru: Moderate earthquake hits ColombiaTMCnet Earthquake in Bogota Colombia: 5.4 Degrees On The Richter ScaleDaily Hot News Bogota Colombia Earthquake Felt TodayLALATE (blog) Island Crisis (blog) all 13 news articles »

The Guardian

Musician Wyclef Jean considers Haiti leadership bid BBC News Haiti was hit by a devastating earthquake in January which killed more than 250000 people. A family statement said Wyclef was "committed" to his homeland. ... Wyclef Jean rumoured for Haitian PresidencyMonsters and Critics.com Wyclef Jean changes his tune over run for Haiti's toughest jobThe Guardian Wyclef Jean mulling Haitian presidential bidThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com Wall Street Journal (blog) -Boston Herald -Examiner.com all 817 news articles »

msnbc.com

Haiti earthquake girl reunited in England...seven months on Mirror.co.uk These wonderful wide smiles say it all - as a baby pulled from the rubble two days after the Haiti earthquake is reunited with ... 'Emotional' reunion: Mom embraces baby she thought died in Haiti quakemsnbc.com Haiti earthquake mother reunited with baby she thought had been killedMetro Haiti Rescue Baby Reunited With Mom After Six MonthsTonic The Press Association -Channel 4 News -Sky News all 45 news articles »

West Seattle Blog (blog)

State saves $500000 on Viaduct gate contract Seattle Times The state hopes to pay 27 percent less than expected to fit the Alaskan Way Viaduct with nine gates that could close within two minutes of an earthquake. ... DOT plans Seattle viaduct closure systemPuget Sound Business Journal (blog) Crews demolish Pier 48 warehouse for viaduct constructionSeattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Demo starts on Pier 48 warehouseSeattle Daily Journal of Commerce (subscription) all 9 news articles »

Southeast Texas Record

Earthquake ruins cruise, travel agency sued over denied reimbursement Southeast Texas Record GALVESTON - Four Galveston County residents had reservations to take a South American cruise in March, but an earthquake prevented them from taking the ... and more »

New York Times (blog)

Bronx storm was a tornado New York Post The violent storm that blew into The Bronx Sunday afternoon included a tornado with 100-mph winds that ripped through part of Riverdale ... Fierce storm that rocked Bronx WAS a tornado; first for borough in 36 yearsNew York Daily News National Weather Service official wanted his research used for 'public good'Washington Post Unusual, but Not Unheard-Of: 6 Twisters in 60 YearsNew York Times (blog) Examiner.com -KAKE -AOL News all 86 news articles »

WJFW-TV

Tornadoes confirmed in Tuesday's storm, damage "tremendous" BusinessNorth.com Stewart says the storm survey team is also inspecting wind and hail damage in Bayfield County. They'll determine the strength of the tornadoes later on the ... Family's lakefront property left in ruins after storm rips through areaLakeland Times National Weather Service in Duluth Confirms TornadoesWDIO-TV Large Montana tornado ratedThe Weather Space WJFW-TV -Duluth News Tribune -CBS 5 - Green Bay all 39 news articles »

The Virginian-Pilot

Hampton Roads under flash-flood warning from severe storm The Virginian-Pilot A tornado could have developed at any time and the radar showed the storm moving east at 10 mph. Funnel clouds have also been reported near Mount Trashmore, ... City of Norfolk; City of Virginia BeachWTKR Your NewsChannel 3 City of Norfolk; City of Virginia BeachWTKR Your NewsChannel 3 City of Virginia BeachWTKR Your NewsChannel 3 WVEC.com (subscription) -WTKR Your NewsChannel 3 all 15 news articles »

Washington Post

2 killed, 1 hurt in rare Montana tornado CNN It was "kind of an on-again, off-again tornado-producing storm," Proton said. It died down almost three hours later in North Dakota, he added. ... Winds in killer Montana tornado rip deck off bridgeExaminer.com 2010 Storm SeasonKULR-TV Northeast Montana fatal tornado area declared disasterGreat Falls Tribune WZZM -Billings Gazette -KFYR-TV all 515 news articles »

Kdal610.com

Local weather experts want you to take lightning seriously KSFY He says a 100 mph wind is just like an F1 tornado. Weisser adds that you don't have to be standing in the middle of a storm to get hit by lightning. ... Teen hit by lightning: Thunderstorms leave damage across MetroKARE all 58 news articles »

CNN International

West Fire continues Ridgecrest Daily Independent Fire activity on the eastern flank has increased because of high gusty winds from the west. High winds from the west are forecast for today. ... California Fire Fighters Work 24/7 to Contain WildfiresFire Department Network News Firefighters brace for strong winds while battling Kern County wildfiresLos Angeles Times (blog) Mother Nature helping firefighters battle Cal fireThe Associated Press Bakersfield Californian -Ct Post -CNN all 1,699 news articles »

KRTV Great Falls News

Severe weather to continue today DL-Online Most of Detroit Lakes area residents woke up to loud thunder, high winds and pouring rain Tuesday morning, but it's not over just yet. ... Forecast: High winds, thunderstorms in store for next 48 hoursReno Gazette Journal Forecast for July 29: More of the same forecast morning clouds afternoon sunExaminer.com WEATHER: Showers, thunderstorms expected this afternoonAsbury Park Press Clarksville Leaf Chronicle -Times Herald-Record -Yorkdispatch.com all 105 news articles »

msnbc.com

Idaho fires threaten homes as wind fans flames The Associated Press The region's dry desert landscape, coupled with high winds, make southwestern Idaho prime territory for fast-moving wildfires, given the right conditions. ... Wildfire in Eagle foothills destroys homes, hundreds evacuatedKTVB Wildfire Destroys Three HomesKEZI TV Firefighters say no flare ups overnight at Highway 16 fireistockAnalyst.com (press release) all 249 news articles »

Centre Daily Times

High winds, hail possible as cold front approaches Utica Observer Dispatch Some storms could be severe, with large hail and damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west. ... RI Weather forecast: Thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rainfall, damaging winds ...Examiner.com WEDNESDAY'S WAKE-UP WEATHER: Chance of afternoon showersThe Missoulian DELMARVA WEATHER: Thunderstorms possible todayDelmarva Daily Times Daily Camera -Huntington Herald Dispatch -StarNewsOnline.com all 221 news articles »

MyFox Washington DC

Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Area Until 7pm MyFox Washington DC Some of these storms are producing hail and high winds. Warnings will be possible over the next 2 hrs. Areas affected: Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, ... Severe Thunderstorm watch in effect until 7PMCape May County Herald Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains in Effect for Several Southwest Saskatchewan ...Southwest TV News Much of state under severe thunderstorm watchRichmond Times Dispatch NewsNet5.com all 53 news articles »