Global floods tornadoes and outbreaks dominate Earthweek diary
A Caribbean disturbance triggered floods and landslides in the Dominican Republic and Haiti killing nearly 2,000, with Mapou suffering over 1,000 deaths. Severe weather struck the Midwest, Nebraska towns faced a deadly tornado day, and outbreaks spread from Oklahoma to Ontario. Bird flu surged in Chiang Mai, Thailand, prompting large poultry culls. Popocatepetl volcano erupted with steam plumes near Mexico City. Indonesian villagers fled Sulawesi as Mount Ana vented ash. Tropical Storm Agatha formed off Mexico. Earthquakes rattled South Australia, Japan, Iran, Greece, Herzegovina, Quebec, and New Mexico. WHO reports a Sudan Ebola outbreak with 19 cases and 4 deaths. A bat journey from Germany to Spain highlights migratory wonder. Iowa heat and river observations frame a broad environmental week with river measurements in Central City and flood relief in Olin.
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Tornadoes and Flooding Chronicle Moves Online
A state wide photo chronicle of recent storm damage and flooding is now featured at GazetteOnline.com. The feature highlights tornado impacts across multiple counties with images and captions.
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Love pleads guilty to Los Angeles drug charge
Courtney Love pleads guilty to a misdemeanor for being under the influence of a controlled substance at the time of her October arrest in Los Angeles. She faces sentencing on July 16 and is to enter a drug treatment program. a disorderly conduct charge is expected to be dropped.
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Parker to star in Gap marketing campaign
Sarah Jessica Parker, famed for her Sex and the City role Carrie Bradshaw, will represent Gap in a marketing campaign debuting in August. Gap president Gary Muto praised Parker for embodying the brand's individual style and noted this marks the retailer's first broad celebrity campaign.
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Richard Simmons cleared in airport assault charge
Richard Simmons, 55, faced an assault accusation for allegedly slapping Christopher Farney at an airport. Farney agreed to drop the charge, with court papers filed May 19. reasons for dismissal were not disclosed.
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Today’s Birthday List Highlights Stars and Singers
Actress Carroll Baker and Sondra Locke join a roster of notable birthdays. Gladys Knight, John Fogerty, Phil Vassa, Kylie Minogue, Chubb Rock, and Monica Keena also mark anniversaries. One entry notes actress Monica Keena turning 73, with other ages listed as 57 and 42 for various figures.
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