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Washington (CNN) — Heightened security was visible in New York City and Washington Friday, as intelligence officials worked to pin down information about a potential al Qaeda threat coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Police checkpoints jammed Manhattan streets following reports of a potential vehicle-borne strike, causing traffic delays throughout […]
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — President Obama unveiled a stimulus plan Thursday night that he says will boost hiring and provide a jolt to the stalled economy if it becomes law. A mix of $253 billion in tax cuts and $194 billion in new spending, the total bill for the plan is $447 billion. Given staunch […]
via: cnn.com (CNN) — Reese Witherspoon was struck by a car Wednesday while out for a run in Santa Monica, California, but was not seriously injured, a spokesperson for the actress confirmed. Read More
Earlier this summer, reports surfaced that Tiger Woods ex wife, Elin Nordengren was dating her financier Jamie Dingman. Now the National Enquirer is reporting that Elin and Jamie are getting married: In a bombshell development, the disgraced golfer’s ex-wife ELIN NORDEGREN plans to wed her new boyfriend, financier JAMIE DINGMAN — and the two shared a sizzling […]
via: cnn.com Wildlife authorities in the Philippines say they have captured a 21-foot-long, 2,370-pound saltwater crocodile, thought to be the largest creature of its kind now in captivity. Read More
via: cnn.com A witness captures a tornado crossing over a freeway near Cranesville, New York. See More
via: cnn.com Washington (CNN) — Twenty-five of 27 spent-fuel storage casks at a Virginia nuclear plant were shifted between 1 and 4 inches during last week’s 5.8-magnitude earthquake, officials said Thursday. Read More
(CNN) — This summer, a group of University of Kentucky students and staff has been patrolling campus grounds — scouting out any student, employee or visitor lighting a cigarette. Unlike hall monitors who cite students for bad behavior, the Tobacco-free Take Action! volunteers approach smokers, respectfully ask them to dispose of the cigarette and provide […]
via: cnn.com (CNN) — Comedian Katt Williams has apologized for a rant he directed at Mexicans during a show in Phoenix over the weekend. “My remarks were not meant to be offensive,” Williams said. “I want to apologize if my comedy act was taken out of context.” Read More
via: cnn.com [Updated at 10:23 a.m. ET] A total of 3.3 million customers are still without power due to Hurricane Irene, the Department of Energy said Tuesday. [Updated at 8:59 a.m. ET] Emergency officials report at least 38 people in 11 states have died as a result of Hurricane Irene. North Carolina – 6 Pennsylvania […]
LONDON (AFP) – A diet heavy in processed and fatty foods increases the risk of depression, according to British research published on Monday. Researchers at University College London also found that a diet including plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit and fish could help prevent the onset of depression. They compared participants — all civil servants […]
Miami (CNN) — Three governors declared states of emergency Thursday as Hurricane Irene threatened to wreak havoc along the United States’ Eastern Seaboard. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie declared emergencies for their states, while North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue declared a state of emergency in counties east of Interstate 95. […]