Bay Area Reels From Quake Toll And Aftermath
Rescuers with dogs and sensors searched for survivors after a devastating earthquake that killed hundreds and caused billions in damage across the Bay Area. By dusk, Bay Area streets showed fragile normalcy as power returned to about half of San Francisco and thousands faced gas-leak repairs.
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Earthquake risk eyed for Midwest along New Madrid Fault
Scientists warn a major quake like San Francisco 1906 could strike the New Madrid Fault in ten years with a 50 50 chance. The 100 mile fault runs from New Madrid Missouri to near Marked Tree Arkansas and produced quakes in 1811 1812 and 1895 that were felt to Chicago.
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Wife describes fatal stabbing night in Linn County jury
Victoria Waller testified to a Linn County jury about a 24 year marriage ending with one heart stabbing. She said she armed herself after feeling humiliated and frightened by husband Larry Waller and swung a steak knife in a dark hallway. Prosecution seeks second degree murder while defense argues involuntary manslaughter.
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Davenport mother speaks after Hass guilty of first degree murder
Linda Sorenson expressed relief after Scott County District Court jurors found Jeffery Hass of Cedar Rapids guilty of first degree murder for strangling her 17 year old daughter Leah Wara last spring. The jury deliberated two days before returning the verdict at 4 31 p m.
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