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North America has enough summer power, but Texas problem possible
Reuters(Reuters) - North America should have enough power to meet electricity demands this summer, the region's electric reliability organization said on Thursday. But continued growth in power demand with only a small increase in power resources could cause...Tags: Nuclear Power, Alternative Energy, Weather, Electricity Production and Distribution, Weather Warnings
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U.S. drought area continues to shrink; some wheat still at risk
ReutersMay 16 (Reuters) - Areas of severe drought continue to shrink across many key agricultural areas of the central United States, though it may be too late for some wheat farmers who are preparing for harvest. A new weekly drought report issued by a...Tags: Droughts, Weather, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Weather Reports, Arable Farming
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Texas tornadoes: 6 dead, dozens injured, at least 7 missing
ReutersUp to 10 tornadoes swept through north Texas on Wednesday night, leaving six people dead, dozens injured and widespread destruction. At least six people died when one of the tornadoes ripped through a neighborhood including a Habitat for Humanity low...Tags: National Weather Service, Joplin, Missouri Tornado (2011), Tornadoes, Jimmy Carter, Weather Warnings
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Officials: Multiple Fatalities, 100 Injuries In Severe Texas Storm
CNNBy CNN Staff (CNN) -- Several people were killed and more than 100 others injured Wednesday night when a possible tornado cut a wide swath through north Texas, officials said. Kathy Jividen, a spokeswoman for the Hood County sheriff's office, said...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, National Weather Service, CNN (tv network), Tornadoes, Justice System
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Palm Beach County hurricane season preparations target social media, smart phone
The hurricane season to-do list now includes adding friends, followers and apps, along with stockpiling bottled water, canned goods and batteries. With the June start to storm season fast approaching, Palm Beach County is counting on social media...
Tags: Telecommunication Service, Social Media, Hurricanes, Lake Okeechobee, Twitter, Inc.
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South American corn bolsters drought-ravaged U.S. stocks
Reuters* Corn from Brazil, Argentina seen going north until August * United States 2012 crop staggered by Midwest drought * U.S. chicken, hog producers bitten by high feed costs * New U.S. corn to be harvested September through November By Hugh Bronstein...Tags: Droughts, Buenos Aires (Argentina), Brazil, U.S. Department of Agriculture, South America
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3.9 earthquake strikes near Rancho Palos Verdes
A shallow magnitude 3.9 earthquake was reported Wednesday afternoon six miles from Rancho Palos Verdes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 1 p.m. PDT at a depth of less than a mile, the agency said. The epicenter was...Tags: U.S. Geological Survey
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4.0 earthquake rattles L.A. coastal area
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake occurred about 1 p.m. Wednesday off the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The quake was centered in the Pacific Ocean six miles south of Point Fermin. No damage was immediately reported, but the earthquake was felt over a large...
Tags: Pacific Ocean
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Conard Grad Nominated For Service To America Medal
The Hartford CourantA Conard High School graduate is a finalist for a prestigious award given to federal employees for achievement in international affairs. Along with the relief team she led, Cara Christie, who graduated from Conard in 1996, is a finalist for the...Tags: Droughts, Human Interest, Awards and Prizes, New York City, Johns Hopkins University
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Stephen Goldstein: Bush Library a lesson in hypocrisy
Everything that looked right about the recent dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is what's wrong with America. First, hypocrisy was in overdrive: Against the backdrop of an architecturally pre-pubescent building, on a...Tags: White House, George W. Bush, Same-Sex Marriage, Media Industry, Central Intelligence Agency
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Record low tornado touchdowns this year
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe April 2012 tornado that attacked the Oaklawn neighborhood is still fresh in people's minds. But Dalana Morales says there hasn't been much weather this spring to remind people of that terrifying night. "I like this weather," Morales says. "You can...Tags: Tornadoes
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Weather service confirms 2 small tornadoes in Vigo County; minor damage reported in area
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that two small tornadoes touched down in Vigo County as thunderstorms moved through the Terre Haute area. The weather service says both tornadoes carried winds of about 80 mph. The...Tags: National Weather Service, Weather, Tornadoes, Weather Reports
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