Afghan turnout exceeds 2009 as polls close
About 7 million of 12 million eligible Afghans voted about 58 percent turnout in the election. Officials reported lower violence than feared with dozens of attacks but no mass disruption as Kabul sealed roads and Kandahar held tight security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Election Commission
Ahmad Yousuf Nuristani
Haji Ramazan
Kabul
Washington
Barack Obama
Obama
Afghanistan
United States
U.S
Pakistan
al-Qaida
Karzai
Kandahar
Hamida
Reuters
Mazar-i-Sharif
Lawmakers push funds for West Coast quake alert system
A group of lawmakers seeks 38.3 million to build and 16.1 million annually to run an earthquake warning system on the West Coast. Rep. Adam Schiff argues a brief warning saves lives and enables safety measures. California Republicans did not sign a funding letter, facing GOP resistance amid deficit concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
Congress
Adam Schiff
D-Calif
Thomas Heaton
Caltech
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sion
Kunar
Umer Daudzai
Associated Press
Country
Sausag
Epes
Jumers Casino Hotel.com
Wave Mule
Sapphhe
Rudy Plato
Acpi Aly Bay
Dimund
Bart
Nam
Bud Ata Sports Zon
Bud Light
Eeit Neer
Bata
Sapphire
Elit Blayohs
Soa Ava
Ikfast Buffet
Polat Mostoplilas
Diario
Perc Cmt
Pitya
Bud Light Sports Zone
Paro
Silver Image Club
Agit Opu
Este Ea
Image Players Club
WER
Casino & Hotel
Rock Island