WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2008 (Reuters) U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey returned to work on Friday after a "fainting spell" during a speech sent him to hospital the night before. ... > full story
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Nov. 20, 2008 (Reuters) People in a vast seismic zone in the southern and midwestern United States would face catastrophic damage if a major earthquake struck there and should ensure that builders keep that risk in mind, a government report said on Thursday. ... > full story
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 16, 2008 (Reuters) Wildfires hop-scotched around Southern California on Sunday although calmer winds slowed flames that have destroyed almost 1,000 houses, forced tens of thousands to evacuate and turned some neighborhoods into scenes resembling war zones. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11, 2008 (Reuters) House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi sought legislation on Tuesday to bail out failing automakers, saying she was confident an emergency measure would be approved next week. ... > full story
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Fires and heat cause unhealthful air quality Nov. 16, 2008 (Desert Sun, Palm Springs, CA) Anyone who works in Los Angeles and Orange counties or must travel in for any reason is being warned that air quality will remain unhealthful in ...
Thousands Flee As Wildfires Ravage Southern California. Nov. 16, 2008 (NPR) Wildfires are ripping through the Los Angeles area, forcing people from their homes. Weekend Edition Host Liane Hansen speaks with NPR's Carrie ...
Tricked-Out Inflatable House Provides "Instant Survival" Nov. 7, 2008 (Wired) In tough circumstances, sometimes all you need is hope, but other times you need a blow-up survival shelter featuring a bed, a couch, freeze-dried ...
Midwest Earthquake Damage Apr. 18, 2008 (ABC 13 Asheville (WLOS)) Midwest Quake Sends Shockwaves Through the Mountains A strong earthquake jolts the midwest, sending shock waves all the way to Western North ...