Global Weather and Disaster Summary in Brief
In South Asia a deadly winter storm brings 86 deaths across Pakistan Afghanistan and India amid floods and winds. Congo reports 73 Ebola cases with 59 deaths near Gabon border, echoing earlier outbreaks. Presidents Day blizzard shuts Eastern U S while Popocatepetl volcano erupts southeast of Mexico City. Ice jams freeze Badger Newfoundland, Canada, creating skating floodwaters. Austral drought hits New Zealand and Australia, kangaroo road hazards spike auto claims in Canberra.
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Firefighter Proposes On Bachelorette Finale
Ryan Sutter from the Vail Fire Department surprised colleagues when he proposed to Trista Rehn on ABCs The Bachelorette. Capt Jim Spell said the crew was stunned yet thrilled and noted the town and television moment left many mouths open. Rehn, 29, accepted, choosing Sutter, 27, over other suitors.
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Jane Pauley leaves NBC after 27 years
Jane Pauley, longtime NBC journalist and Dateline NBC co anchor, will depart NBC in June after 27 years with the network. The Today show announcement cited her choice to start the next phase of her career and noted she returned recently from time off to write a book.
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Johnny Cash Still Roars at 70 with Hurt video
Knight Ridder reports Johnny Cash at seventy shows no slowing, performing a Nine Inch Nails cover Hurt. Directed by Mark Romanek, the video blends concert film and new footage to reveal emotional depth, challenging the usual eye candy of music videos.
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P Diddy eyes South Beach for Justin's restaurant
P Diddy plans a Miami location for Justin's soul food Caribbean eatery, with Andre Suite visiting Florida to scout sites and negotiate franchisees. Justin's is reported by Bad Boy Entertainment to generate over 6 million dollars yearly. Suite says the chain succeeds by prioritizing food and service despite celebrity restaurant failures.
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Today’s Birthdays: Nina Simone and Tyne Daly
Notable celebrants include singer Nina Simone record executive David Geffen actress Tyne Daly actor Alan Rickman actor William Petersen CSI actor Kelsey Grammer singer Mary Chapin Carpenter actor Billy Baldwin actress Jennifer Love Hewitt singer Charlotte Church newspaper note lists birthdays and public figures.
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Polanski Still Not Welcome at Oscars Amid Fugitive Status
The Los Angeles District Attorney warned that Roman Polanski could be arrested if he attends the next Academy Awards ceremony. Polanski, 69, remains a fugitive after fleeing in 1978 before sentencing on a statutory rape conviction involving a 13 year old. Some view the nomination as forgiveness, even the victim now aged 39.
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