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US lawmakers urge go slow on nuclear energy
WASHINGTON (AFP) – The unfolding nuclear disaster in Japan at reactors damaged by a massive earthquake and tsunami has led some lawmakers to call for putting the “brakes” on US nuclear development. “I’ve been a big supporter of nuclear power because it’s domestic — it’s ours and it’s clean,” Senator…
Quake moved Japan by 8 feet: USGS
WASHINGTON — Japan’s recent massive earthquake, one of the largest ever recorded, appears to have moved the island by about eight feet (2.4 meters), the US Geological Survey said. “That’s a reasonable number,” USGS seismologist Paul Earle told AFP. “Eight feet, that’s certainly going to be in the ballpark.” Friday’s…
Tsunami evacuations ‘very possible’ in California
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) – The tsunami generated by a massive earthquake in Japan could reach 6 feet when it hits parts of the northern California coast and force some evacuations, a state emergency agency spokesman said. “It is very possible there may be some evacuations here,” California Emergency Management Agency…
Obama offers support to quake-hit Japan
WASHINGTON — US President Barack Obama on Friday offered his “condolences” to the people of Japan and said his country stood ready to help them after a massive earthquake and tsunami. “(First Lady) Michelle (Obama) and I send our deepest condolences to the people of Japan, particularly those who have…
LIVE VIDEO: 8.9 Earthquake hits Japan; tsunami watch issued across US west coast
An 8.9 magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of Japan, sending a series tsunami waves crashing across heavily populated areas. Warnings have now gone out across the Pacific, including the entire North American west coast. This is a live video from CNN, provided courtesy of Justin.tv. Watch live video…
2010 ‘one of worst’ years for disasters, UN says
GENEVA — 2010 was one of the worst years on record for natural disasters over the past two decades, leaving nearly 297,000 people dead, research for the United Nations showed on Monday. The devastating earthquake in Haiti a year ago accounted for about two thirds of the toll, killing more…
Indonesian volcano erupts powerfully; quake hits
Indonesian volcano unleashes its biggest eruption yet; strong earthquake hits eastern province Indonesia’s deadly Mount Merapi erupted Wednesday with its biggest volcanic explosion yet, forcing hasty evacuations of more villagers and the panicked refugees who already fled the initial blast a week ago. A strong earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia…
Two million Chileans affected by quake while Hawaii ‘dodged a bullet’
Death toll rises to 300 in Chile Update: Tsunami warning canceled Update: Expert says Hawaii ‘dodged a bullet’ Update: Initial predictions may have overestimated tsunami size Update: Experts say tsunami becoming more powerful at it hits Two million people have been affected by the massive earthquake that struck central Chile…
Haiti judge to free U.S. missionaries
PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - A Haitian judge has decided to release 10 U.S. missionaries accused of kidnapping 33 children and trying to spirit them out of the earthquake- stricken country, a judicial source said on Wednesday.…
Coulter does her best to out-Limbaugh Rush
Ann Coulter is jealous of the attention Rush Limbaugh has been getting since making his comment about the Obama administration wanting to exploit the Haitian tragedy to “burnish” his credentials with the black community. So she’s making a conscious effort to out-controversy the controversial radio host, and on Fox News…
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