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Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In Onslow County
Sheriff Ed Brown says there was no crash as the helicopter was put put down because of engine problems. It happened off Gould Road, that's off of Pony Farm Road in Onslow County. Brown says it's likely the helicopter came from the New River Air
Updated: 03/14/2011 02:17P
Fukushima 'unlikely' to be Chernobyl-like situation: IAEA
"Let me say that the possibility that the development of this accident into one like Chernobyl is very unlikely," Yukiya Amano told a news conference at the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna. The current crisis at the
Updated: 03/14/2011 02:17P
Hold Off on Speculation, Hype after Japan Nuclear Accident
The news coverage of the nuclear plant accident in Japan has relied too much on speculation, third-hand reporting and hype. In the meantime, anti-energy activists and politicians rush to fill the void of hard facts with irresponsible claims and
Updated: 03/14/2011 02:16P
Partial limb amputation causes suit
"He's retired and has time on his hands," explained Dr. C. "Sometimes that allows people to focus on every ache and pain." Late one afternoon, Mr. L was wrapping up with his final patient when the office manager told him that Mr. W was on the phone,
Updated: 03/14/2011 02:16P
Mark Waid Talks Returning to RUSE After 10 Years
Running for 26 issues — with the first 12 written by Mark Waid — from 2001 to 2003, the series ended as a part of CrossGen's bankruptcy. But, following Disney's purchase of the properties in 2004 and Disney's purchase of Marvel in 2009,
Updated: 03/14/2011 02:16P
A Disaster We Can't Unsee
Unlike a plane crash, the tsunami was an event whose effects were (and are) ongoing. Unlike disasters like the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, which affected a wide range of areas, from remote settlements to tourist centers, the Japan quake hit an
Updated: 03/14/2011 02:16P
Bicyclist struck, killed by SUV after surviving crash with pickup
by khou.com staff HOUSTON—A bicyclist survived a crash with a pickup truck in southeast Houston early Monday, but was struck and killed a few moments later by an SUV, according to Houston police. Police said the man was trying to cross the Gulf Freeway
Updated: 03/14/2011 02:16P
Cops: Driver who struck trooper way over the limit
Assistant Norfolk District Attorney Brendan Bowes said Leduc's Kia endured “extensive front-end damage” and that Leduc was “swaying side to side” at the crash scene and stumbled through field sobriety tests. Leduc, he said, blew a .20 on the
Updated: 03/14/2011 02:15P
Woman who glassed Blackburn actress cleared of wounding with intent
Sarah Harding, 21, from Nelson Street, Horwich, near Bolton, broke down in tears when the jury returned the unanimous verdict at Manchester Crown Court. Harding had earlier admitted the lesser charge of causing grievous bodily harm by throwing the
Updated: 03/14/2011 02:15P
Murder accused says killing was 'accident'
A man accused of murdering a father-of-four in his own home has admitted killing him but maintained it had been "an accident". 60-year-old Geoff Kerr a financial advisor was killed at his home in Templepatrick in April 2009. Giving evidence to Belfast
Updated: 03/14/2011 02:15P
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