Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:32:50 GMT
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No damage from 5.1 quake in Aleutian Islands
(AP)
AP - The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says a magnitude 5.1 quake has struck the Andreanof Islands region of the Aleutian chain, but there are no reports of damage and the quake did not generate a tsunami. |
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:21:59 GMT
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The nation's weather
(AP)
AP - Mixed precipitation was expected in the Plains, while another system would bring more snow to the Rocky Mountains on Tuesday. |
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:37:10 GMT
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Quake-stricken Chile needs more aid: Red Cross
(AFP)
 AFP - The Red Cross on Tuesday doubled its aid appeal for Chileans made homeless by last month's massive earthquake, saying the costs of the disaster will be greater than anticipated.
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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:40:43 GMT
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Rain, warm weather could spark Midwest flood
(Reuters)
Reuters - Rains and warmer weather this week could trigger flooding in portions of the Midwest grain belt, prompting concerns of delays to field work ahead of seeding the corn and soy crops, a forecaster said on Monday. |
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:03:57 GMT
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Chile's earthquake-delayed school year begins
(AP)
 AP - Chile's earthquake-delayed school year began Monday, but education officials said it may take until April 1 before all students are back in classrooms.
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Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:44:46 GMT
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At least 7 die in snow-linked accidents in Germany
(AP)
 AP - Heavy snowfall in parts of Germany triggered a deadly avalanche and caused thousands of accidents, leaving at least seven people dead and dozens more injured, police said Sunday.
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Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:41:43 GMT
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Some Chile quake areas awaiting aid a week later
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Some Chileans were still waiting for government aid on Saturday, a week after one of the strongest earthquakes on record and a roaring tsunami killed hundreds and ravaged cities and villages along the South American country's south-central coastline.
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Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:40:17 GMT
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'Beast of a storm', record floods hit Australia
(AFP)
 AFP - Melbourne was bracing for more bad weather Sunday after a "beast of a storm" ripped through Australia's second largest city, bringing with it hailstones the size of tennis balls.
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Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:25:52 GMT
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Hailstorm delays sports, trains in Australia
(AP)
AP - A severe thunderstorm dumped hail and rain on the eastern Australian city of Melbourne on Saturday, delaying sporting events, shutting down transportation and forcing the evacuation of a train station when the storm tore a hole in its roof. |
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:48:08 GMT
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After slow start, tornado season under way
(AP)
 AP - Forecasters say a wetter-than-usual winter and a jet stream ripping over the part of the country known as "Tornado Alley" could lead to an active spring — perhaps starting with the strong twister that nicked a small western Oklahoma town Monday night.
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