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US says it not to blame for failed Russian probe
January 18, 2012 7:50 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department says the U.S. had nothing to do with the failure of the Mars moon probe that crashed to Earth this week, adding that U.S. officials responded to a Russian request to help recover it. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Wednesday the U.S.... more » -
South Pacific 7.3 quake generates a small tsunami no damage or injury reports
December 25, 2010 11:53 AM
SYDNEY (AP) - There are no reports of damage or injuries from a powerful earthquake in the South Pacific. It struck under the sea near Vanuatu, generating a small tsunami. Earthquake monitors say they measured it at 7.3 in magnitude. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says a tsunami wave... more » -
Shark attacks plunge, recession cited
March 2, 2010 10:51 AM
Shark attacks along U.S. coastal waters fell sharply in 2009, according to an annual report released Monday, and the scientist behind the data thinks the reason could have been the weak economy. "The big story is that the number of attacks in the United States dropped dramatically from 41... more » -
Death toll keeps rising as aid flows to tsunami-hit Samoas
October 1, 2009 8:22 AM
Officials say the death toll from the tsunami that crashed over some South Pacific islands is at least 150. Shortly after Samoa's prime minister told reporters 110 people had died in his country, the police commander said the toll would rise and it could take weeks to account for all... more » -
Federal officials rush to help tsunami victims
September 30, 2009 12:55 PM
Federal disaster officials say "tens of thousands" of people on American Samoa and Samoa will need their help after a lethal tsunami in the South Pacific. The Federal Emergency Management Agency was flying into American Samoa with food, water and repair supplies early Wednesday, and officials are anticipating the worst.... more » -
Earthquake, tsunami hit South Pacific
September 29, 2009 5:15 PM
Update: NBC News reports that the death toll is at least 40 following a massive earthquake and tsunami in the South Pacific near Samoa. A visitor says a beach village has been "wiped out" on the island of Samoa, after a powerful earthquake sent a tsunami ashore. The quake, with... more »
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