July 3, 2021

Nuclear leaks after Japan quake are worse than first reported

Tuesday, July 17, 2007 In the wake of yesterday’s earthquakes, Japan is today reporting that leaks at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant are worse than first reported. In addition to a leak of 315 gallons (1200 liters) of radioactive water into the Sea of Japan, reports say that drums with nuclear waste lost their lids […]

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July 2, 2021

Body of missing teenager Amber Dubois found

Monday, March 8, 2010 The skeletal remains of 14-year-old Escondido, California teenager Amber Dubois were found north of the Pala Indian Reservation Saturday morning, police said. Dubois disappeared February 13, 2009 while walking to Escondido High School. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s office made a positive identification through dental records. According to Escondido Police […]

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July 1, 2021

Dog laws strengthened in Virginia county

Thursday, May 12, 2005 Amid publicity that arose from deaths and injuries due to dog attacks in the region, the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to impose tougher penalties on dog owners who let their dogs run free. After a public hearing Tuesday evening, the board voted for a new animal control ordinance. […]

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June 28, 2021

Flight from Armenian capital Yerevan crashes near Sochi

Tuesday, May 2, 2006 An Armavia Airbus 320 passenger plane flying from Armenia‘s capital, Yerevan, to the city of Sochi in southern Russia has crashed into the Black Sea. The jet was found 6 km from the coast and carried a total of 113 people. Among the passengers were 8 crew and 6 children. Controllers […]

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June 27, 2021

News briefs:July 14, 2010

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June 26, 2021

Six aid groups suspend work in Chad after killing

Saturday, November 14, 2009 Six aid groups have suspended work in Chad today after the killing of one aid worker, a rash of banditry, and a kidnapping, according to the United Nations. The UN says about 37,000 people will be affected in some way by the move. UN spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs noted that the Red […]

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