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EQC battler: 'I want some quality of life in my old years'

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:30:00 +0100

Pauline O'Connor was trapped in her home for two days following the Valentines Day earthquake, after the sinkhole in her driveway flooded. It happens after every major earthquake and reminds her that she can't move on with her life. Like many with unresolved Earthquake Commission (EQC) claims, the....

States digging out from deadly tornadoes

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:21:00 +0100

Gov. Terry McAuliffe met privately with several relatives of the victims. He said the family lost everything and does not have money to bury the child. A deputy sheriff held reporters at bay as the family members left the meeting. The deputy said they did not want to talk to the news media.

East Coast, Midwest Battered by Strong Storm Systems

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:12:00 +0100

Tornadoes tore through towns as far north as Pennsylvania, heavy snow canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest and power outages left tens of thousands of residents from the Carolinas to New England in the dark as severe weather raked across a broad swath of the country for a third day.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:08:00 +0100

tore through towns as far north as Pennsylvania, heavy snow canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest and power outages left tens of thousands of residents from the Carolinas to New England in the dark as severe weather raked across a broad swath of the country for a third day.

New Regent St impasse 'hurting Christchurch reputation', tourism boss says

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 23:44:00 +0100

The council classified her units as dangerous and earthquake prone after a member of the public raised concerns after the magnitude 5.7 Valentine's Day earthquake. Hunter said the tram was a vital cog in the city's tourism industry. "It couldn't be worse.

US East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 22:34:00 +0100

Waverly, Va. — Tornadoes tore through towns as far north as Pennsylvania, heavy snow canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest and power outages left tens of thousands of residents from the Carolinas to New England in the dark as severe weather raked across a broad swath of the country for a third day.

Wolves' LaVine to guest star on upcoming Disney XD program

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 22:17:00 +0100

NEW YORK (AP) — As it turns out, getting to shoot hoops with Zach LaVine is no slam dunk at all. That's what the title character learns on an upcoming episode of "Kirby Buckets," in which LaVine guest stars as himself. The slam dunk champion will appear on the Disney XD series on March 16.

Christchurch birthing unit still closed after Valentines Day earthquake

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 22:13:00 +0100

The future of the Burwood Birthing Unit is in doubt after closing after the Valentines Day earthquake. Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) chief executive David Meates said two staff members evacuated the unit after the earthquake. They were caring for three women and their babies that day. The unit has remained closed since.

The Latest: Police identify Virginia tornado victims

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 22:00:00 +0100

Virginia State Police have released the names of the three people who were killed when a tornado demolished a mobile home Nick Mobley helps clean up a house owned by a family friend, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, after a storm hit Appomattox County, Va. A powerful storm system swept across the East....

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:42:00 +0100

Rescue Task Force team members check a chicken house that was blown down during a storm Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, on Millwood Road in Salisbury Township, Pa. Strong storms have moved through Pennsylvania causing multiple building collapses, tearing roofs off homes and downing trees and power lines.

Health and safety risks after a natural disaster

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:35:00 +0100

After a natural disaster, there are always health and safety risks that need to be taken into consideration for the safety and wellbeing of the family and community at large. Many health risks are associated with the state of the surroundings, whether it is clean and hygienic or littered with rubbish.

Do not send clothes, help Fiji in other ways

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:32:00 +0100

If you follow the news then you already know that Fiji was hit hard by one of the strongest cyclones to hit the southern hemisphere in a very long time. Parts of Fiji were hit so hard that roads were washed away, the most robust buildings torn to pieces by strong winds and many people left homeless.

No support for Christchurch rebuild bill from Opposition

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:28:00 +0100

Opposition parties are withdrawing their support for legislation that sets up a partnership between government and council, replacing the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority. The bill has been through select committee with recommended minor changes, and could come up for its second reading next week.

Data from Chinese Academy of Sciences Advance Knowledge in Geodynamics [Statistical characteristics of seismo-ionospheric GPS TEC disturbances prior...

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 21:25:00 +0100

Data from Chinese Academy of Sciences Advance Knowledge in Geodynamics [Statistical characteristics of seismo-ionospheric GPS TEC disturbances prior to global Mw >= 5.0 earthquakes (1998-2014)] By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Science Letter -- Researchers detail new data in Geodynamics .

East Coast, Midwest Battered by Strong Storm Systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:41:00 +0100

Utility trucks make their way down West Main street in the Town of Waverly, Va.,, after it was hit by a tornado earlier in the day, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. (L. Todd Spencer/The Virginian-Pilot via AP) MAGS OUT. Tornadoes tore through towns as far north as Pennsylvania, heavy snow canceled....

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:33:00 +0100

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:28:00 +0100

Updated 10 hours ago WAVERLY, Va. — Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state.

System that spawned tornadoes descends on Virginia farm town

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:28:00 +0100

Updated 16 hours ago WAVERLY, Va. — A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing three people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A day earlier, the system spawned about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast,....

Massive winter storms bring tornadoes that hit southern and eastern US states

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:00:00 +0100

Richmond : Violent thunderstorms and tornadoes lashed the US Southeast and mid-Atlantic region on Wednesday, killing at least four people in Virginia a day after twisters claimed three lives along the Gulf Coast, authorities said. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of tornado activity along a....

The Latest: Tornado levels Amish schoolhouse in Pennsylvania

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:59:00 +0100

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado struck an area of eastern Pennsylvania where dozens of buildings were damaged and an Amish schoolhouse was leveled Nick Mobley helps clean up a house owned by a family friend, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016, after a storm hit Appomattox County, Va.

Make safe notice issued to owner of 'dangerous' New Regent St buildings

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:58:00 +0100

"I'd rather she got on to it ASAP. She's had five years now to do something about these buildings." Council consenting and compliance general manager Peter Sparrow said the council had legal options under the Building Act and the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act if the March 29 deadline passed without action.

The Latest: Tornado levels Amish schoolhouse in Pennsylvania

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:41:00 +0100

1:15 p.m. Utility crews are working to restore power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses across southern New England after early morning thunderstorms and strong winds knocked down tree limbs and wires. Nearly 49,500 Connecticut customers of Eversource and United Illuminating remained....

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:35:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. (AP) — Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast — killing four in Virginia — heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest and power outages that left hundreds of thousands across several states in the dark. A girl in Michigan died following a three-vehicle crash on a snowy roadway.

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 8

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:22:00 +0100

"I'm just a little nervous and jittery, but overall I'm OK," Williams said. In Appomattox County, a funnel cloud left an 8- to 10-mile path of destruction, injuring seven people and killing one man, state police said. At least 15 structures were destroyed and 25 injuries were reported when the storm....

More Canterbury children scared of wind, rather than aftershocks

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:13:00 +0100

Aftershock anxiety in Canterbury children has given way to a new fear: wind phobia. More children in the region are seeking counselling and treatment for the fear of wind, which experts link to an after-effect of the earthquakes. Canterbury District Health Board clinical psychologists Carolyn....

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:00:00 +0100

Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast — killing four in Virginia — heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest and power outages that left hundreds of thousands across several states in the dark. A girl in Michigan died following a three-vehicle crash on a snowy roadway.

'Can you turn off the wildfire smoke?' Locals who live in holiday destinations reveal the most ridiculous questions tourists ask them

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:45:00 +0100

Despite the fact that the Florida wetland is known for its alligators, on visitor felt the need to ask whether he is 'allowed' to swim in the water. Kinnakeet reflected over the time that he worked at a ski area in North Carolina and a tourist from Florida asked where the snow went in the summer.

East Coast, Midwest Battered by Strong Storm Systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:40:00 +0100

Utility trucks make their way down West Main street in the Town of Waverly, Va.,, after it was hit by a tornado earlier in the day, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. (L. Todd Spencer/The Virginian-Pilot via AP) MAGS OUT. Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast — killing four in Virginia — heavy....

'Can you turn off the wildfire smoke?' Locals who live in holiday destinations reveal the most ridiculous questions tourists ask them

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:29:00 +0100

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 8

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:27:00 +0100

Roads leading into the town had to be closed because of downed trees and debris tossed by winds gusting to 60 mph, Geller said. A 7:30 p.m. curfew was imposed so search and rescue teams could go door to door checking on people. Witnesses said the storm swept through Waverly with little warning.

At least 3 dead as storms, tornadoes rip through Gulf states

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:27:00 +0100

By KEVIN MCGILL and CHEVEL JOHNSON Associated Press. KENNER, La. (AP) - Tornadoes and severe weather ripped through the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, mangling trailers at an RV park, ripping off roofs from buildings and killing at least three people in Louisiana and Mississippi, authorities said.

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 8

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:27:00 +0100

By LARRY O'DELL and MAX BECHERER Associated Press. WAVERLY, Va. (AP) - A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A girl in Michigan died following a three-vehicle crash on a snowy roadway.

Powerful Storm Kills 4 in Virginia, Raising Death Toll to 8

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:10:00 +0100

Laundromat manager Brad Poindexter, of Danville, Va., jumps over bricks at his damaged business after a deadly storm that swept through Waverly, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia....

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 8

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:10:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Virginia A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A girl in Michigan died following a three-vehicle crash on a snowy roadway.

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 8

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:09:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. (AP) â€” A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A girl in Michigan died following a three-vehicle crash on a snowy roadway.

Opposition withdraws support for rebuild bill

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:57:00 +0100

Parliament's local government and environment committee has reported back on the legislation, saying it should be passed with minor changes. But the Labour and Green parties, which both supported the legislation in its first reading in Parliament, say it is flawed and will hamper the city's development.

Powerful storms sweeping East Coast kill 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:48:00 +0100

A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A day earlier, the system spawned about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast, damaging hundreds of homes in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

Powerful East Coast storm system kills 4 in Virginia, raising overall death toll to 7 - Freezing winds hampering rescue of 68 people from icebreaker ship in Antarctica - FOX NEWS WEATHER CENTER

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:48:00 +0100

Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast -- killing four in Virginia -- heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest and power outages that left hundreds of thousands across several states in the dark. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday....

Cabinet expanding checks on buildings

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:37:00 +0100

The Executive Yuan said it would expand safety checks on old homes and buildings to cover those built before 1999, and estimates now put the number of structures that need to be checked at 600,000, up from an initial estimate of 520,000. The decision was made on Wednesday at a meeting presided over....

4 killed as storm swirls up East Coast

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:34:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. — Rattled residents of communities across the South and East were picking through rubble Thursday after a line of vicious storms and tornadoes that blasted through the region killed eight people, injured dozens more and destroyed scores of homes.

Killer tornadoes wreak havoc on the East Coast

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:11:00 +0100

Residents walk through debris left by a deadly storm that swept through Waverly, Virginia. Photo: AP. WAVERLY, Va. — Storm systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov.

System that spawned tornadoes descends on Virginia farm town

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:52:00 +0100

Updated 12 hours ago WAVERLY, Va. — A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing three people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A day earlier, the system spawned about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast,....

Altair's PBS Professional® to Manage Workload for NCAR's Supercomputing System

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:28:00 +0100

National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) will use PBS Professional with new SGI ICE XA system TROY, Mich. , Feb. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Altair announced today that its industry-leading high performance computing (HPC) workload management software, , will be installed as the workload....

Powerful Storm Kills 4 In Virginia, Raising Death Toll To 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:02:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. (AP) — A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A day earlier, the system spawned about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast, damaging hundreds of homes in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 16:01:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. - Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast — killing four in Virginia — heavy snow that cancelled hundreds of flights in the Midwest and power outages that left hundreds of thousands across several states in the dark. Virginia Gov.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 15:32:00 +0100

In Virginia, the tiny town of Waverly took the brunt of the storm. The Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said a 2-year-old child and two men, ages 50 and 26, were killed there during the storm. Their bodies were found about 300 yards from their mobile home.

Death toll reaches 7 from brutal storm system

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 15:30:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. — Rattled residents of communities across the South and East were picking through rubble Thursday after a line of vicious storms and tornadoes that blasted through the region killed seven people, injured dozens more and destroyed scores of homes.

Tornadoes, storms kill 7 on U.S. East Coast, in South

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 15:29:00 +0100

The numbers. • Four people were killed in Virginia on Wednesday. • Three were killed in the South on Tuesday. • Sixteen tornadoes -- eight in Virginia, five in North Carolina and three in Florida -- have been reported on the East Coast, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service.

Kenyir Dam Quake No Reason To Quake In Fear - Academician

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 15:07:00 +0100

By R.S. Ratcharathan KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The earthquake which occurred at the Kenyir Dam in Terengganu last Tuesday is no reason to quake in fear. It is nothing new as there is every likelihood of its recurrence, says Associate Professor Mustaffa Kamal Shuib.

CARE India organises national conference on shelter in emergencies

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:44:00 +0100

New Delhi, Feb.25 (ANI): CARE India launched a detailed study on post-disaster shelters in India, as a part of the 'National Conference on Shelter in Emergencies - Challenges and Possibilities' in the Capital today. The conference, organised in partnership with Christian Aid and Sphere India....

Tornadoes kill 4 in Virginia, including toddler

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:40:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. -- Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 14:23:00 +0100

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state. Elsewhere, officials in South Carolina said a man was killed Wednesday when a tree fell on him. In Virginia, the tiny town of Waverly took the brunt of the storm.

U.S. East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:57:00 +0100

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:40:00 +0100

In Waverly, witnesses said the storm swept through with little warning. Timothy Williams said a friend had just come by to take his new car for a drive when the storm hit. "It picked the car right off the ground, and put it right back on the ground," said Williams, 44. He said they remained in the car until the storm passed.

Parliament braced for Energy Union ‘tsunami of legislation’

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:31:00 +0100

Members of the European Parliament fear they will be swamped by a sudden flood of energy legislations this year, with some urging their colleagues to resist the temptation of “optimising” laws in endless negotiating rounds. The European Commission is preparing a make-or-break “year of delivery” on....

East Coast, Midwest Battered by Strong Storm Systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:28:00 +0100

WAVERLY, VA.— Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:02:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. — Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state.

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:00:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A day earlier, the system spawned about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast, damaging hundreds of homes in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

52 tornadoes reported from line of storms this week

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:58:00 +0100

The numbers. -- Four people were killed in Virginia on Wednesday. -- Three were killed in the South on Tuesday. -- Sixteen tornadoes -- eight in Virginia, five in North Carolina and three in Florida -- have been reported on the East Coast, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:48:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. (AP) — Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 12:31:00 +0100

Tornado damage along Richmond Highway in Appomattox County is shown on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. State police say at least seven people have been injured in Appomattox County, where a funnel cloud left an 8- to 10-mile path of destruction. (The News & Advance/News & Daily Advance via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:55:00 +0100

By LARRY O'DELL and MAX BECHERER, Associated Press. WAVERLY, Va. (AP) — Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after....

Deadly storm system blasts East Coast

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:47:00 +0100

More than a dozen tornadoes touched down. Hail the size of golf balls rained from the sky. And near-100 mph winds were recorded in Florida. The severe threat in regards to hail and tornadoes is over, however the backside of this low-pressure system could bring snow to the Great Lakes and blustery....

Killer weather pounds way from South up East Coast

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:44:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. -- Storms systems killed at least five people on the East Coast Wednesday, four from tornadoes, and brought heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. That brought the death toll from two days of severe weather to at least eight. Virginia Gov.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:20:00 +0100

By LARRY O'DELL and MAX BECHERER Associated Press. WAVERLY, Va. (AP) - Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after....

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:18:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. (AP) Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state.

Do you still read a printed newspaper?

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 11:06:00 +0100

must adopt new methods of delivering news in the face of a lesser hardcopy circulation, shorter attention spans and an increasingly digitally-focused consumer base, according to experts at the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) Middle East Conference in Dubai.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:54:00 +0100

Utility trucks make their way down West Main street in the Town of Waverly, Va.,, after it was hit by a tornado earlier in the day, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. (L. Todd Spencer/The Virginian-Pilot via AP) MAGS OUT. Tornado damage along Richmond Highway in Appomattox County is shown on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:54:00 +0100

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state. The tiny town of Waverly took the brunt of the storm. The Virginia State Police spokeswoman Corinne Geller said a 2-year-old child and two men,....

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:51:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. - Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that cancelled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:47:00 +0100

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:43:00 +0100

Updated 3 minutes ago WAVERLY, Va. — Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:42:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. (AP) â€” Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state.

East Coast, Midwest Battered by Strong Storm Systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:39:00 +0100

Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state.

East Coast, Midwest battered by strong storm systems

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:36:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Virginia Storms systems brought tornadoes to the East Coast, killing four in Virginia, and heavy snow that canceled hundreds of flights in the Midwest. Virginia Gov. declared a state of emergency Wednesday night after tornadoes damaged homes and left thousands without power across the state.

Tornadoes, storms leave at least 4 dead in Virginia

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 10:04:00 +0100

Violent thunderstorms and tornadoes lashed the U.S. Southeast and mid-Atlantic region on Wednesday, killing at least four people in Virginia a day after twisters claimed three lives along the Gulf Coast, authorities said. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of tornado activity along a line of storms stretching from Raleigh, N.

7 dead as tornadoes hit across U.S.

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:35:00 +0100

Snowstorm in U.S. Midwest wreaks havoc on travel, schools

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:21:00 +0100

. A major wind and snow storm downed power lines, closed highways and schools and grounded hundreds of flights over a wide swath of the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday. Blizzard and winter storm warnings were in effect until Thursday morning for parts of Indiana, Michigan and Illinois as the National....

Storm kills 4 in Virginia day after Gulf Coast tornadoes

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:05:00 +0100

Wreckage is seen at a mobile home park a day after it was hit by a tornado, in Convent, Louisiana February 24, 2016 in a photo provided by the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness. Several tornadoes lashed southern Louisiana and Mississippi on Tuesday, killing....

Nigeria: Climate Change Fuels Spread of Diseases in Nigeria

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:04:00 +0100

The devastating effects of climate change are already here with us in Nigeria. Experts have blamed the recent rise in infectious diseases to climate change especially the El Nino event. In fact, medical and environment experts told The Guardian "the effects of climate change are felt at every site of the country.

The Latest: Virginia State Police confirm 4th fatality

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:57:00 +0100

Virginia State Police say a man who had been missing since a funnel cloud destroyed his home has been found dead, bringing to four the number of deaths in the state amid severe weather Wreckage of the Sugar Hill RV Park is scattered in Convent, La., Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:57:00 +0100

By LARRY O'DELL and MAX BECHERER, Associated Press. WAVERLY, Va. (AP) — A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region.

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:49:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. (AP) A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A day earlier, the system spawned about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast, damaging hundreds of homes in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

Powerful storm kills three people in Virginia, raising death toll to six

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:49:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing three people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A day earlier, the system spawned about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast, damaging hundreds of homes in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

System that spawned tornadoes descends on Virginia farm town

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:40:00 +0100

Updated 4 hours ago WAVERLY, Va. — A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing three people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A day earlier, the system spawned about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast,....

US Weather Update: At Least 3 Killed In Virginia As Storms Rip Through East Coast, Virginia Gov. Declares State Of Emergency

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:37:00 +0100

A powerful storm ripped through Virginia Wednesday, killing three people and cutting the power lines for several buildings, reports said. In this photo, wreckage is seen at a mobile home park a day after it was hit by a tornado, in Convent, Louisiana in a photo provided by the Louisiana Governor's....

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:30:00 +0100

In Virginia, Gov. Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency Wednesday evening. The tiny farming town of Waverly in the state's peanut-growing region took the brunt of the storm. The Virginia State Police said at least five structures were damaged in the town of approximately 2,000.

Business: Researchers tap GPS for faster tsunami warnings

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:17:00 +0100

Researchers at University of California, Berkeley, believe that global position system (GPS) instruments could provide more rapid and more accurate warning of a tsunami. In a paper to be published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, the researchers said, by analyzing GPS signals, which....

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:17:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Virginia A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A day earlier, the system spawned about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast, damaging hundreds of homes in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:16:00 +0100

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:15:00 +0100

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:09:00 +0100

Powerful Storm Kills 4 in Virginia, Raising Death Toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:07:00 +0100

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. (AP) â€” A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A day earlier, the system spawned about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast, damaging hundreds of homes in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

Powerful storm kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. — A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A day earlier, the system spawned about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast, damaging hundreds of homes in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

Powerful storm system sweeping East Coast kills 4 in Virginia, raising death toll to 7

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0100

WAVERLY, Va. – A powerful storm system swept across the East Coast on Wednesday, killing four people in Virginia and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses in the region. A day earlier, the system spawned about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast, damaging hundreds of homes in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida.

Death toll rises to 6 as severe storms rake East

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:59:00 +0100

Forecasters warned the threat wasn't over and that more than 88 million people were at risk Wednesday of seeing some sort of severe weather. In the Midwest, heavy snow and biting winds led to mass flight cancellations at Chicago airports and school closings in several states.

5 dead as severe weather strikes from S.C. to N.Y.

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:55:00 +0100

CONVENT, La. -- Four people, including a toddler, were killed Wednesday in Virginia as a severe storm system moved north after leaving a path of death and destruction in the Deep South. Police in Sussex County, Virginia, told CBS affiliate WTVR a 50-year-old man, a 26-year-old man and two-year-old....

At Least 3 Killed As Storms Slam Virginia

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:39:00 +0100

Virginia state police reported severe storm damage and numerous injuries in the riverfront Essex County.

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 07:23:00 +0100

Richmond, Virginia: Violent thunderstorms and tornadoes lashed the U.S. Southeast and mid-Atlantic region on Wednesday, killing at least four people in Virginia a day after twisters claimed three lives along the Gulf Coast, authorities said. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of tornado....

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Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:12:00 +0100

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Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:49:00 +0100