Tornado science seeks better models for deadly storms
Scientists describe tornadoes as brief violent whirlwinds over 200 mph, tearing farms and cars across the U S daily. University engineers detail a computer model showing upward pressure and variable wind forces on buildings, potentially guiding future design standards while cautioning that predicting exact stresses remains early-stage.
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Predicting Tornadoes With New Tools for Forecasters
Weather forecasters combine radars satellites and computer models to identify areas likely to experience tornadoes and severe weather. Watches issued when conditions favor tornadoes while warnings follow radar and spotter data. The science of funnel ground contact and air rushing to form updrafts remains less understood.
Prince William at Kenya hunting trip sparks animal welfare backlash
Animal welfare groups condemn Prince William over reports he speared a dik-dik on a Kenya hunting trip. Daily Express and Daily Mirror headlines sensationalize the claim, while St James's Palace declines to comment on the tabloid tale.
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Birthday tributes for Pat Harrington Don Ho and others
The list marks today as the birthday anniversary for Pat Harrington Don Ho Kevin Tighe Dan Fogelberg Danny Bonaduce Quinn Cummings Andy Griggs with ages 74 73 52 36.
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Don Ho
Kevin Tighe
Dan Fogelberg
Danny Bonaduce
Quinn Cummings
Andy Griggs
Lisa Marie Presley speaks on love and heartbreak after Jackson era
Lisa Marie Presley recalls a chaotic period after her 1996 split from Michael Jackson, describing life as insane and confusing while trying to adjust to her world. She notes her marriage to Nicolas Cage lasted three months, and she has two children with Danny Keough. She adds she has not found love often and feels currently nowhere.
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Michael Jackson
Elvis Presley
Jane Magazine
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Presley
Nicolas Cage
Danny Keough
Danielle
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Geraldo Rivera weds Erica Levy for fifth time
Geraldo Rivera marries Erica Michelle Levy, his fifth marriage after four prior divorces. Levy, 28, is executive producer of Voyager and former producer of Rivera Live, meeting Rivera at CNBC.
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Associated Press
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Geraldo
CNBC
Schwarzenegger distance from milk remark sparks political push
California governor hopeful Arnold Schwarzenegger faces spin control after his lawyers demand PETA remove a quote from MilkSucks.com saying milk is for babies. PETA notes the line came from the documentary Pumping Iron where he played himself.
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Health woes sack Kellys European tour
Kelly Osbourne cancels her European concerts for health reasons. She was to join Ozzy Osbourne in London and Birmingham after a string of shows headlined by Coldplay Red Hot Chili Peppers and Underworld at V-2003 festivals. Her brother Jack left a Pasadena rehab clinic on June 18.
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