Japan quake live blog: Radiation exposure possibility low, U.S. envoy says
A magnitude 9.0 earthquake hit northern Japan on March 11, triggering tsunamis that caused widespread devastation and crippled a nuclear power plant. Are you in an affected area? Send an iReport. Read the full report on the quake's aftermath and check out our interactive explainer on Japan's damaged nuclear reactors. [2:07 p.m. Tuesday ET, 3:07 [...]
Shell wins approval to drill new Gulf of Mexico deepwater wells
Shell wins approval to drill new Gulf of Mexico deepwater wells By Richard Blackden Telegraph Original Article U.S. authorities have given the green light to the Anglo-Dutch compan...
Tuesday’s intriguing people
Dallas Wiens The 25-year-old construction worker received a full face transplant last week at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital. Wiens, of Fort Worth, Texas, was severely burned in 2008 when the cherry picker he was using to paint a church touched electrical wires. He lost his nose, teeth, one eye, his lips and the muscles [...]
Gotta Watch: Human shuttle; Sheen smooch; car seat guidelines
Shuttle mob? – No, this is not some sort of nerdy, space flash mob. It's 2100 Kennedy Space Center employees gathered in formation of a shuttle to memorialize the soon-to-be defunct shuttle program. Kimmel gets a Sheen kiss – He's the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to "did-he-just-do-that?" moments. Jimmy Kimmel gets [...]
Egyptian Interior Ministry burning
The Egyptian Interior Ministry was on fire Tuesday in downtown Cairo following a protest earlier in the day. Flames could be seen on the roof of the multi-story building, and a dark plume of smoke loomed over the city. People could be seen fleeing the building as it burned. The ministry was the site of [...]
Egyptian Interior Ministry burning
The Egyptian Interior Ministry was on fire Tuesday in downtown Cairo following a protest earlier in the day. Flames could be seen on the roof of the multi-story building, and a dark plume of smoke loomed over the city. People could be seen fleeing the building as it burned. The ministry was the site of [...]
On the Radar: U.S. jet crash in Libya, Japan nuclear crisis, Afghanistan security
Libya – Both crew members from a U.S. fighter jet that crashed in Libya are safe, the U.S. military said. The pilot and weapons officer on board ejected and have minor injuries, according to the military. The military said the F-15E Strike Eagle was not brought down by enemy fire but had an equipment malfunction. American officials said [...]
Radiation 1,600 times normal level 20 km from Fukushima plant: IAEA
Radiation 1,600 times normal level 20 km from Fukushima plant: IAEA Kyodo News Original Article Radiation 1,600 times higher than normal levels has been detected in an area about 20 k...
Radiation 1,600 times normal level 20 km from Fukushima plant: IAEA
Radiation 1,600 times normal level 20 km from Fukushima plant: IAEA Kyodo News Original Article Radiation 1,600 times higher than normal levels has been detected in an area about 20 k...
Source of 30-mile oil spill in Gulf puzzles officials
Source of 30-mile oil spill in Gulf puzzles officials By Mark Schleifstein Times-Picayune Original Article Emulsified oil, oil mousse and tar balls from an unknown source were wash...
Alabama AG: GCCF Dragging Its Feet On Oil Spill Claims
Alabama AG: GCCF Dragging Its Feet On Oil Spill Claims Associated Press Original Article BAYOU LA BATRE, Alabama – Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange says payment of claims fro...
Tuesday’s live video events
Watch CNN.com Live for continuing coverage of the conflict in Libya and the nuclear crisis in Japan. Today's programming highlights... 8:00 am ET - Obama heads to El Salvador - President Obama begins his day in Chile, but he'll soon be headed to El Salvador as nears the conclusion of his tour of Latin American [...]
Japan Extended Reactor’s Life, Despite Warning
Japan Extended Reactor’s Life, Despite Warning By Hiroko Tabuchi, Norimitsu Onishi & Ken Belson New York Times Original Article TOKYO — Just a month before a powerful earthquak...
Japan Extended Reactor’s Life, Despite Warning
Japan Extended Reactor’s Life, Despite Warning By Hiroko Tabuchi, Norimitsu Onishi & Ken Belson New York Times Original Article TOKYO — Just a month before a powerful earthquak...
Friction over disclosure of fracking fluids leads to bill
Friction over disclosure of fracking fluids leads to bill By Allison Sherry Denver Post Original Article WASHINGTON — Rep. Diana DeGette says she is not opposed to hydraulic frac...
Radiation Levels 20km Away From Fukishima Nuclear Power Plant 1,600 Times the Normal Level
NotForSale2NWO March 21st, 2011 Radiation 1,600 times higher than normal levels has been detected in an area about 20 kilometers from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, International Atomic Energy Agency officials said Monday. http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/03/80057.html The Intel Hub Radio Free Archives http://oraclebroadcasting.com/archives.php?who=Intel_Hub Smoke and steam again rise from Fukushima nuclear power plant http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/special-reports/two-survivors-found-under-ru… Smoke [...]
The Surprising PNAC Connection to Libya
Before Its News by Zen Gardner March 21st, 2011 Looks like the PNAC, or Project for A New American Century, agenda of 1997 is rolling along as planned. Just as has been outlined by other think tanks, Illuminati writers and social programmers. PNAC (Photo: News.Webshots.com) But a blind world reels on the defensive when they [...]
50 people in 50 days: Authorities search for California woman’s body
Editor's note: Nancy Grace's new show on HLN, "Nancy Grace: America's Missing," is dedicated to finding 50 people in 50 days. As part of the effort, which relies heavily on audience participation, CNN.com's news blog This Just In will feature the stories of the missing. This is the 46th case, and it was shown Monday [...]
Libya live blog: U.S., Britain fired 159 Tomahawks since Saturday
The latest developments on the situation in Libya, where coalition forces launched a series of coordinated airstrikes on Saturday after they were convinced Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi was not adhering to a cease-fire mandated by the United Nations. Read our complete story and check out our full coverage on unrest in the Arab world. Also, [...]
Japan quake live blog: U.S. considering evacuation of troops in Yokosuka
A magnitude 9.0 earthquake hit northern Japan on March 11, triggering tsunamis that caused widespread devastation and crippled a nuclear power plant. Are you in an affected area? Send an iReport. Read the full report on the quake's aftermath and check out our interactive explainer on Japan's damaged nuclear reactors. [9:30 p.m. Monday ET, 10:30 [...]
Congressman: "We’re In Libya Because Of Oil"
Congressman Ed Markey said today:Well, we're in Libya because of oil. And I think both Japan and the nuclear technology and Libya and this dependence that we have upon imported oil have both once again highlighted the need for the United States to h...
Police: Nevada councilwoman killed husband hour before her suicide
Mesquite, Nevada (CNN) - Embattled Nevada councilwoman Donna Fairchild killed her husband of 21 years in his sleep at least an hour before she took her own life early January 25, law enforcement officials have concluded. Douglas Law, police chief in Mesquite, Nevada, where Fairchild served on the city council, said a toxicology analysis revealed [...]
U.S. Coast Guard Dances Around the Question: Is It an Oil Slick or Not?
U.S. Coast Guard Dances Around the Question: Is It an Oil Slick or Not? When is oil not oil? Apparently, when it’s only an “oily substance” in the eyes of the U.S. Coast Guard and others trying, once again...
Yemeni president mulling deal that would have him stay through 2011
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh and a top military general are discussing a deal for a peaceful transition of power that would allow Saleh to stay in place for the rest of the year, a Yemeni official and senior U.S. official said Monday. The general, Maj. Gen. Ali Mohsen al-Ahmar, declared his support Monday for [...]
Japan nuclear plant emergency effort delayed by worker evacuation
Japan nuclear plant emergency effort delayed by worker evacuation By David Nakamura Washington Post Original Article TOKYO — Emergency workers lost precious hours Monday in their...
Oily Matter Washing Ashore in Louisiana
Oily Matter Washing Ashore in Louisiana By Ryan Dezember WSJ Original Article HOUSTON—The U.S. Coast Guard and Jefferson Parish officials said an oily substance was washing ashor...
WHO: Japan Nuclear Fallout Food Radiation ‘More Serious’ Than Thought; Officials Worried Of High Levels Of Radiation In Food Supply
The World Health Organization reports that food radiation from Japan's nuclear fallout is 'More Serious' than thought. Japanese officials are now worried that high levels of radiation have entered the food supply. To make matters worse contaminated food has been sent beyond the affected area.
Gotta Watch: Why we’re Tweeting 5 years later…
Today marks the five-year anniversary of Twitter. Despite all the skeptics who said the concept was just a fad, it looks like Tweeting is here to stay. Here are some of our favorite videos highlighting how communication through 140 characters or less has changed our world. The Twitter revolution – Twitter's impact as a tool [...]
New Oil Spill in Gulf … 100-Mile Slick
A new 100-mile slick has been confirmed in the Gulf, only 30 miles from the site of the Deepwater Horizon. See this, this, this, this, this and this.As I noted after the Deepwater Horizon spill, big oil spills will keep happening if we go for harder to...
Monday’s Most Intriguing: Yemeni leader, Japan’s power chief, record-setting runner
Huda al-Ban Yemen's human rights minister resigned from her position Saturday after 44 demonstrators were killed in clashes with the government. Al-Ban said the Yemeni government committed a "horrible, cowardly, and perfidious crime." Others have resigned from their posts as well, including Yemen's ambassador to the United Nations and the head of the state news [...]
WHO: Radiation in Japan food ‘more serious’ than thought
WHO: Radiation in Japan food ‘more serious’ than thought By CNN Wire Staff Original Article Tokyo (CNN) – The detection of high levels of radioactivity in certain Japane...
Oil Slick Investigation: Bonny Schumaker’s “On Wings of Care” Continues to Keep a Watchful Eye on Gulf
Oil Slick Investigation: Bonny Schumaker’s “On Wings of Care” Continues to Keep a Watchful Eye on Gulf When reports of significant new oil slicks and spills make the rounds, it provides comfort knowing tha...
Take part in CNN’s search for extreme science
CNN is going to the Arctic Circle – and we want you to be part of the journey. Our special correspondent, environmental activist Philippe Cousteau, grandson of acclaimed explorer Jacques Cousteau, will be accompanied by CNN producer Matt Vigil and cameraman Darren Bull. They’ll battle the sub-zero elements and the threat of polar bears on [...]
Frack Heads: Conservatives Prepare for Battle in New York, and Beyond
Frack Heads: Conservatives Prepare for Battle in New York, and Beyond The national fracking issue has become so huge and so divisive with so much money at stake that it’s forcing elected officials and institutions –...
On the Radar: Yemen generals, Gadhafi’s whereabouts, more Japan reactor smoke
Protests in Yemen – Three top generals in Yemen have made an about-face and declared their support for anti-government protesters. One said he will order troops to protect protesters demonstrating against the country's long-time president, Ali Abdullah Saleh. Maj. Gen. Ali Mohsen Al-Ahmar's announcement ramps up the pressure on Saleh, who has ruled the nation [...]
Monday’s live video events
Watch CNN.com Live for continuing coverage of the conflict in Libya and the nuclear crisis in Japan. Today's programming highlights... 9:00 am ET - NRC meeting on Japan crisis - Members of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission meet to discuss the ongoing situation in Japan, as well as how the United States should react to the [...]
Coast Guard: Gulf sheen likely came from river
Coast Guard: Gulf sheen likely came from river By Eric Heisig Daily Comet Original Article Oil washes ashore at Elmer’s Island Sunday afternoon. The Coast Guard is investigat...
Oil Re-Emerges In Gulf
Oil Re-Emerges In Gulf By WKRG Staff Original Article UPDATE: The U.S. Coast Guard has tested a substance that has washed into the Gulf of Mexico and confirms that it does contain tra...
5.8 quake rocks Afghanistan
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 has struck the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, the U.S.Geological Survey reported Monday.
Effect of radiation on humans still harbors mysteries
Effect of radiation on humans still harbors mysteries By Thom Patterson CNN Original Article (CNN) – Japan’s alarm over radiation found in spinach and milk has also raised ...
Japan quake live blog: U.S. military families in Japan to get iodide pills Monday
A magnitude 9.0 earthquake hit northern Japan on March 11, triggering tsunamis that caused widespread devastation and crippled a nuclear power plant. Are you in an affected area? Send an iReport. Read the full report on the quake's aftermath and check out our interactive explainer on Japan's damaged nuclear reactors. [1:04 a.m. Monday ET, 2:04 [...]
Ahead of the curve: The next 7 days
Here is a look at this and some of the other stories CNN plans to follow this week: Arab League sending mixed signals about air strikes in Libya After an international military coalition began implementing a no-fly zone over Libya and pounding Libyan air defenses over the weekend, U.S. President Barack Obama and his national [...]
Levels of Radiation Rapidly Rising Near Ibaraki Prefecture, Closest Area To Fukushima That Isn’t Under Survey
View the TargetMap website updates HERE Update: Mike Rivero of WhatReallyHappened.com has noted the large increase and also speculated that it may actually be from another power plant. Coincidentally, Kyodo News reported on the 13th of March that a cooling system had broken at Tokai No. 2 Power Station in the Ibaraki Prefecture. At this [...]
‘Voice of Free Libya’ silenced by sniper’s bullet
"A true hero, Mohammed Nabbous of Sawt Libia al-Hurra, the Voice of Free Libya, was killed in fighting in Benghazi today." It was a stark, raw tweet from Ben Wedeman with a big impact on our newsroom Saturday morning. One of our first and most-trusted sources of information on the conflict in Libya had become [...]
WAC-OK Holds Street Action Calling for the Freeing of Bradley Manning
By Andrew W. Griffin Red Dirt Report, editor March 20, 2011 OKLAHOMA CITY – Activists with We Are Change Oklahoma took to the crowded pathways of Oklahoma City’s Bricktown entertainment district Saturday afternoon and engaged tourists and locals about the plight of Pfc. Bradley Manning, the Crescent, Okla. native currently held in a military brig [...]
For Japan disaster survivors, trust is as badly destroyed as the landscape
Trust in the Japanese government by Japan citizens has been destroyed worse than the landscape in the wake of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear fallout disaster.
Revealed: US spy operation that manipulates social media
Shocking details on the Military's 'sock puppet' software creates fake online identities to spread pro-American propaganda and trash online stories that don't fit with the Feds Agenda
Google accuses China of interfering with Gmail email system
Chinese government's crackdown on activists thought to be behind what Google calls 'politically motivated attacks'. Japan nuclear disaster emails have also been compromised.
Libya: the Arab view
On the other side of the compact, viewing the attack on Libya through the eyes of the Arab world. Compared with the war in Iraq, regional reactions to western involvement in Libya have been cautious and muted.
AT&T to acquire T-Mobile USA
AT&T will acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom for an estimated $39 billion, the companies said in a joint release Sunday.
