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Eastern USA Hit With Heat Waves and Thunderstorms

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Caroline

Blistering heat blanketed much of the eastern United States for the third straight day on Sunday, after violent storms that took at least 15 lives and knocked out power to more than 3 million customers. Emergencies were declared in Maryland, … Continue reading →

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Calming the April 2012 Oklahoma storm by prayers

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Marc Berger

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We will be praying today against the threatening new Midwest storm. Abc News is reporting that: Forecasters Warn of Violent,’ Life-Threatening’ Storms for Midwest The midwest is bracing itself for an outbreak of violent weather today that could be “life-threatening,” … Continue reading →

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Winning Mega Millions tickets sold in Maryland, Illinois, Kansas

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Marc Berger

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Facts: – An Illinois town where a winner was sold is buzzing, a store manager says – A person in Maryland paid $1 for a single ticket – which ended up being a winner – The final estimated jackpot was … Continue reading →

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Donate to Red Cross Tornado Relief Operation

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Lara Queen

Red Cross Continues Tornado Relief Operation in Midwest, South The American Red Cross is providing relief across multiple states after dozens of tornadoes swept through the South and Midwest on Friday. On Sunday evening, Red Cross shelters were open in … Continue reading →

Posted in America, News | Tagged Henryville, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Red Cross, Tornadoes, West Liberty | Leave a comment

Web gambling gets boost from Obama administration

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Marc Berger

The Obama administration cleared the way for states to legalize Internet poker and certain other online betting in a switch that may help them reap billions in tax revenue and spur web-based gambling. A Justice Department opinion dated September and … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Money, News, Technology and Social Networks | Tagged District of Columbia, Illinois, Internet, Internet poker, Jim Wolf, Justice Department, New York, New York Sight Seeing, Obama Administration, Reuters, tax revenue, The United States Department of Justice, Web gambling | Leave a comment

President Obama visits Alabama as South reels in tornado aftermath

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Lara Queen

CNN reports that President Barack Obama arrived in Alabama on Friday, the hardest-hit of six states ravaged by a series of storms and tornadoes that killed nearly 300 people and left entire neighborhoods in ruins. Obama was scheduled to meet … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Barack Obama | Tagged Alabama, Families, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, People, President Obama, Robert Bentley, South Carolina, Storms, Survivors, Tennessee, Tornadoes, Tuscaloosa, Virginia, Walter Maddox, West Virginia. | Leave a comment

Gabrielle Giffords stabilizes as suspect heads to court

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Lara Queen

Tucson, Arizona (CNN) — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona remained in critical but stable condition in a Tucson hospital Monday as her alleged would-be assassin prepared for his first appearance in court. The alleged shooter, Jared Lee Loughner, 22, is … Continue reading →