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Historical, Historical Event|
Comments Off on Nov. 9, 1965: The great Northeast blackout occurred as several states and parts of Canada were hit by a series of power failures lasting up to 13 1/2 hours.
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Transportation incident|
Comments Off on A number of passengers were killed & more than 50 others were injured after a tram overturned early on Wednesday morning in south London.
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Flood, Historical, Historical Event|
Comments Off on 50 years ago this month, the Arno River spilled over its banks in Florence, killing 35 people, causing lasting damage to homes, buildings and treasured artworks, ruining some 6,000 businesses and leaving 70,000 citizens without electricity, gas or heating for days.
“…Daniels could face 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if he’s convicted. ….”
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Terrorism|
Comments Off on FBI: Aaron Travis Daniels, 20, of Columbus, OH admitted having sent money to an intermediary for ISIS recruiter Abu Issa al-Amriki and having planned to travel to Libya “for the purpose of joining” the terrorist group.
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Smog|
Comments Off on Smog Alert: In New Delhi and Lucknow, the levels of PM2.5 — the tiny particulate matter that can clog lungs — were at least above 400 micrograms per cubic meter on Monday, more than 40 times what’s considered safe by the WHO
