Strong cyclone Ian devastates Tonga killing at least one
A powerful cyclone hit Tonga causing widespread destruction with up to 70 percent of homes flattened in some areas. Cyclone Ian upped gusts to 178 mph, downgraded to category four, as aerial surveys and navy patrols moved to assess and assist the disaster zone.
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Nuku
Alofa
Tonga
South Pacific
Kalolaine Kavaefiasi
Plan International
Ian
Levens
Africa faces early 2014 violence with South Sudan toll rising
Africa endures a harsh start to 2014 as South Sudan violence escalates with estimates of nearly 10,000 dead, while Central African Republic battles between Muslims and Christians devastate civilians. U.N. and regional actors face limited peacekeeping capability and mixed international responses.
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Nairobi
Kenya
South Sudan
Central African Republic
Sub-Saharan Africa
Congo
Somalia
Africa
J. Peter Pham
Think
Fers
U.N
The
ONUC
Uganda
Casie Copeland
International Crisis Group
U.N. Security Council
Copeland
Chemical spill seriously hurts Charleston West Virginia economy
The three day water ban in Charleston and nearby counties cripples dining rooms and shops as nearly 300,000 residents face unsafe tap water. Restaurants closed, hotels emptied, and foot traffic down as residents avoid using water for meals and cleaning. The spill stems from a 40,000 gallon tank leak at Freedom Industries, with 7,500 gallons confirmed released into the Elk River.
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Beijing
China
Dukezong
Shangri-La
Degen Prefecture
Gyaitang Zong
James Hilton
Shangri- la
Charleston
W.va
West Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
Bill Rogers
Tudor’s Biscuit World
Marmet
Capitol Street
Freedom Industries
Elk River
Christie aide used private email in bridge lane closure
Private emails centered on the George Washington Bridge lane shutdown surfaced after a New Jersey newspaper sought records. The emails show Bridget Anne Kelly directing Port Authority official David Wildstein to close three lanes, causing major backups and highlighting use of private accounts to conduct official business.
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Washington
New Jersey
Chris Christie
Christie
Port Authority of
New York
George Washington Bridge
Bergen
N.J
Port Authority
David Wildstein
State Assembly Democrats
Yahoo Mail
Bridget Anne Kelly
Wildstein
VA faces backlash over disability filing rule change
Veterans groups warn that a proposed VA regulation to require a standard form and push computer use could slow processing and shift burden to claimants. Critics call it draconian and heavy handed while noting current informal claims often date back months or years and yield backdated benefits.
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Washington
Department of Veterans Affairs
Vas
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Bergmann & Moore
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Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel
ABC
U.S
Yunnan Province
Tank Africa Center
Atlantic Council
United Nations
African Union
Suf
Miskine
Bangui
West Virginia Army National Guard
Belle Police Department
Belle Fire Department
Kanawha County
Health Department
Christie Aide
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