International Citizens Radiation Monitoring Network
If we could rely on the Japanese and American governments to inform us of any danger, we wouldn't have to be so vigilant.But given the American government's cover up of the severity of the BP oil disaster, the health risk to New Yorkers after 9/11, and...
American survivor in Japan has long-distance TV reunion with parents
Under cold and overcast skies, a ferry pulled into the harbor in Kesennuma, Japan. The captain shouted to people on the shore to grab a rope and help tie down his boat. With the dock underwater, crushed by Friday's tsunami, this is the only way the ferry has been able to return to service. Dozens [...]
Gotta Watch: Libya under fire; John Oliver gets serious; police car smashed
Photographer films grenade attack- CNN iReporter Gyula Sopronyi shot this disturbing video of a rocket-propelled grenade attack against rebel forces in Libya. She says the grenade was fired by pro-Gadhafi forces in Ras Lanuf, where the country's largest crude-processing plant is. Oliver: No comedy in tragedy – CNN sits down with "The Daily Show's" John Oliver to [...]
WWI German U-boat found sunk off Netherlands
Dutch researchers found the wreck of a World War I German submarine in 2009 but kept the discovery secret until this week, Radio Netherlands Worldwide reported. The crew of the research ship HNLMS Snellius hoped they'd found a Dutch submarine that disappeared in 1940, but the vessel turned out to be much older. A brass [...]
Feds seize Georgia’s supply of lethal-injection drug
Federal officials have seized Georgia's supply of a drug used in executions while they investigate whether it was imported legally, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Wednesday. Spokespeople for the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Georgia Department of Corrections told the newspaper the state's supply of thiopental had been seized. Thiopental is available only from international sources, [...]
Wednesday’s live video events
Watch CNN.com Live for continuing coverage of the crisis in Japan. Today's programming highlights... Ongoing coverage - Japan earthquake/tsunami aftermath 9:30 am ET - Energy secretary talks Japan, budget - Energy Secretary Steven Chu testifies before a Congressional committee on budget priorities. He is also expected to take questions on the Japan crisis and possible [...]
Nuclear Plant Operator: Water in Pool Storing Spent Nuclear Fuel Rods May Be Boiling, an Ominous Sign for Release of Radioactivity
Kyodo News reports: A nuclear crisis at the quake-hit Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant deepened Tuesday as fresh explosions occurred at the site and its operator said water in a pool storing spent nuclear fuel rods may be boiling, an ominous sign fo...
Breaking – Japan Nuclear Meltdown Confirmed; Plant Operations Suspended; Workers Evacuated
Latest updates out of Japan via Rush Transcripts from live press conference on NHK. Highlights: The steady stream of white smoke coming from the nuclear reactors is most likely radiation being leaked to due to compromised containment vessels. Radiation levels climbed so high the worker operations at the plant have been suspended. The Japanese government will be talking to the US government to get better nuclear protection equipment so operations to cool the reactors can be resumed. Although the legal radiation level for workers was recently raised to 2.5 times the previous limit, the radiation levels are still to high for workers to continue operations at the facility. CNN reports that not only have operations been suspended but the workers have now been evacuated. News from Kyodo says fuel rod damage at the two plants estimated to be 70% and 33% implying a meltdown is underway.
‘The situation is deteriorating,’ expert says of Japan’s nuclear crisis
A look back at Japan's nuclear crisis in the last 24 hours, through CNN.com videos: The situation at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant has reached a strange state of continual deterioration, international security analyst Jim Walsh says. As it gets worse, "The good news is that the bad news isn't quite as bad as it [...]
Japan quake live blog: Official death toll rises to 3,676
An 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan early Friday, 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, tsunami and the fears surrounding Japan's damaged nuclear reactors. [11:30 p.m. ET Tuesday, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Tokyo] A [...]
The day’s most popular stories
The five most popular stories on CNN.com in the past 24 hours, according to NewsPulse: New fire at Japan nuclear plant: A fire was discovered Wednesday in the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, the latest in a series of setbacks at the stricken plant that has heightened fears that the incidents could lead to widespread radiation [...]
Experts: Japan Radioactive Fallout Could Enter Food Chain
Experts: Japan radioactivity could enter food chain, kids at risk. 'For some individuals even a small amount of radiation can raise the risk of cancer'
Logical Assessment of Japan’s Nuke Disaster – FAQ
Deadline Live By Jack Blood March 15th, 2011 There has been a lot of speculation about Japan’s ongoing, and ever widening Nuclear Reactor Disaster. Maybe to put your mind at ease, or to give some hope for those who might be effected by this event… We have put together some best and worst case scenarios, [...]
Breaking: New Explosion & Fire At Japan Nuclear Reactor #4 Kills 2, Holes in Containment Structure Confirmed
Another explosion at nuclear reactor #4 kills 2 and cracks the reactor roof. Another explosion at nuclear reactor #4 kills 2 and cracks the reactor roof. NHK is reporting holes in the containment structure have now been confirmed in reactor #1 and reactor #4 following the explosion.
Expanding U.S.-Mexico Economic and Security Cooperation
The Intel Hub By Dana Gabriel – Contributing Writer March 15th, 2011 There were growing concerns over drug violence prior to the recent U.S.-Mexico summit, along with other issues which have been a source of friction between the two countries. Despite any perceived tension, both leaders showcased their bilateral partnership and vowed to enhance collaboration. [...]
Level 6 Event – Radiation Levels Soar As Radioactive Winds Sweep Toward Tokyo
Source of Graphic: Rense (Click To Enlarge) Live Show On Japan Nuclear Crisis LIVE NOW The Intel Hub Shepard Ambellas March 15, 2011 According to our sources this is now a Level 6 event and readings will be fluctuating and rising rapidly. At this time it is openly admitted that readings are 400 mR/hr at [...]
Tuesday’s live video events
Watch CNN.com Live for continuing coverage of the situation in earthquake-devastated Japan. Today's programming highlights... Ongoing coverage - Earthquake, tsunami devastate Japan 8:15 am ET - Frank Buckles memorial - Friends, family and other honor World War I veteran Frank Buckles, who died last month at age 110. A memorial in Buckles' honor takes place [...]
Japan Confirms Nuclear Disaster ‘Worse than Chernobyl’ – Exposed Spent Fuel Rods On Fire
According to Reuters Japan has told the IAEA that the worse case scenario of exposed fuel rods on fire has occurred. Two days ago Forbes warned that such a scenario would be worse than 'Worse than Chernobyl'
Bus accident kills 2, injures 42 in New Jersey
A bus accident along the New Jersey Turnpike near East Brunswick killed two people and injured 42 others Monday night, state police said. The 50-year-old bus driver was killed when he was ejected through the front window, according to Sgt. Stephen Jones. A second person died at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Brunswick. Five [...]
Nuclear Radiation Fallout Hits Tokyo – Levels 80 Times Higher Than Normal
Reuters and NHK are reporting that high levels of radiation are being detected all over japan with levels in Tokyo being detected at levels 80 times higher than normal.
Japanese Nuclear Disaster: Live Report from Japan and Breaking News
The Intel Hub Radio The Intel Hub Radio with Shepard Ambellas, Bob Tuskin, and Joe Joseph as well as special guests Thomas Malone live from Japan, Steve Stars, and Dr. Judy Wood. Join us for our special broadcast on the ongoing disaster in Japan. In these trying times it is very important to remain vigilant [...]
Japan’s earthquake and tsunami by the numbers
A look at some key figures relating to Friday's 9.0-magnitude earthquake that hit northern Japan, triggering a tsunami that caused widespread devastation and crippled a nuclear power plant. 9.0: Magnitude of the earthquake that struck off the coast of northeastern Japan Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey and Japanese officials, revised from the USGS’s earlier [...]
2 More Nuclear Reactors In Japan Explode, Spent Fuel Rods Burning Directly Into Atmosphere
Japan's Prime minister announced that 2 More Nuclear Reactors In Japan Explode. Reactor #4 is burning spent Fuel Rods and releasing high levels of radiation into the atmosphere.
Japan quake live blog: Fire erupts in fourth reactor; radiation warning issued
An 9.0-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan early Friday, 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, tsunami and the fears surrounding Japan's damaged nuclear reactors. [11:22 p.m. ET Monday, 12:24 p.m. Tuesday in Tokyo] The [...]
Number 2 Reactor Explodes, Damaging Core Containment Structure
There has now been an explosion at Fukushima reactor number 2 (reactors number 1 and 3 experienced explosions previously).NHK reports:The sound of a blast was heard Tuesday morning at the troubled No. 2 reactor of the quake-hit Fukushima No. 1 nucle...
Jihadist magazine advises women on beauty, marrying mujaheddin
For those women who felt left out by previous jihadist magazines, the people behind a new publication may think they have an answer. The newly released Arabic-language Al-Shamikha magazine mixes advice on beauty and fashion with instruction to raise children to be ready for jihad, according to Britain’s Daily Mail and the Independent. The magazine’s [...]
Japan Nuclear Alert Upgraded to Level 5 – Evacuation Zone Expanded
Japanese officials have upgrade the nuclear alert level to level 5 and have expanded the evacuation zone after the fuel rods become completely exposed and a reactor completely loses its ability to cool the rods.
A Third Japanese Nuclear Reactor Melting Down
The Fukushima I and Fukushima 3 nuclear reactors have both previously experienced explosions, and are in some stage of meltdown.Today, Kyodo News reports:Fuel rods at the quake-hit Fukushima ... No. 2 reactor were fully exposed at one point after its ...
Are We In Danger of Radioactive Exposure from the Japanese Nuclear Leaks?
If we could rely on the Japanese and American governments to inform us of any danger, we wouldn't have to be so vigilant.But given the American government's cover up of the severity of the BP oil disaster, the health risk to New Yorkers after 9/11, and...
Winds Carry Radioactive Cloud 100 Miles North of Japan Nuclear Plant
The US Navy confirms winds have carried the radioactive cloud coming from the recently exploded Japan nuclear reactors over 100 miles north from the original blast site.
Gotta Watch: iReporters capture scope of quake
Earth opens, shuts, gurgles - Brent Kooi explains his experience of the quake as he films the ground open and shut. Despite a seemingly composed narration, this video is anything but calm as the cracks in the earth and sidewalks gurgle up water. Quake sloshes water from pool - A man working pool maintenance at [...]
Monday’s intriguing people
Tad Boyle The head coach of the University of Colorado Buffaloes basketball team is trying to comprehend why his team did not make the field of 68 in the NCAA tournament while trying to motivate his guys to begin play in the post-season National Invitation Tournament. Boyle was hosting a watch party at his house [...]
Tsunami aid and relief: How you can help
For more information, check out CNN's "Impact Your World" section. The world is mobilizing to help victims of Friday's 8.9-magnitude earthquake that unleashed a devastating tsunami on Japan. The U.S. State Department is urging U.S. citizens to contact friends and family as soon as possible. They can also e-mail the State Department at [email protected] Those [...]
Fuel Rods Exposed – U.S. Ships Conduct Full Radiation Decontamination of Crew – Crisis In Japan Ensues
The Intel Hub Shepard Ambellas March 14, 2011 Fukushima reactor No. 2 has suffered an explosion (Level 4 incident) typical of a high energy release and the fuel rods are now fully exposed according to the news source Jiji who had quoted the plant operator. The Japanese government is quickly loosing credibility with the people [...]
Monday’s live video events
CNN.com Live is your home for the latest developments from Japan, where an earthquake has devastated parts of the country. Today's programming highlights... Ongoing coverage - Japan earthquake aftermath 9:30 am ET - NYSE opening bell - Japan's Nikkei stock exchange took a hit on its first full day of trading following the earthquake, falling [...]
33 killed in Afghanistan attack
A suicide attack has killed 33 people in Afghanistan's Kunduz province, a spokesman for the provincial governor, Mohibullah Saidi, said Monday.
DON’T Take Potassium Iodide Unless You Are Exposed to Radiation
Because of the fear that the radiation from the Japanese nuclear meltdowns will hit the Western United states (see this and this), potassium iodide has sold out in most health food and supplement stores in many California, Oregon and Washington locatio...
Japan quake live blog: Explosion at nuclear plant’s reactor building
An 8.9-magnitude earthquake hit northern Japan early Friday, 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, tsunami and the fears surrounding Japan's damaged nuclear reactors. [11:43 p.m. ET Sunday, 12:43 p.m. Monday in Tokyo] Six [...]
Breaking: Second Nuclear Reactor Explodes In Japan, White Smoke Rising From Another
Breaking: Japan Second Nuclear Reactor Explodes, White Smoke Rising From Another. Another Tsunami spotted and predicted to hit within 5 minutes
Explosion at Fukushima 3 Nuclear Power Plant … Which Used Plutonium
Japan's biggest news service - Nikkei - reports:An explosion hit the Daiichi No. 3 nuclear plant in Fukushima Monday.Here is footage:And here is a before and after photo of number 3 from Japanese television station NHK:This looks worse than yesterday's...
Ahead of the curve: The next 7 days
Walls of water decimated towns and drowned people in their vehicles. Homes were flattened or swept onto fields, and more than 1,600 are known dead, though thousands more are unaccounted for. The world is trying to grasp the scope of the devastation and the dangers still ahead after Friday's 8.9-magnitude earthquake and tsunami in Japan, [...]
Reign-of-Terror Continues As Japanese Volcano Erupts
The Intel Hub Shepard Ambellas March 13, 2011 The reign-of-terror that has wrecked havoc on Japan appears to have only begun. Now Japan’s Shinmo-Dake volcano is erupting following a major 9.1 earthquake, tsunami, and massive aftershocks. Photo: Boingboing Looks as if mother earth is breaking loose, possibly shifting on her axis. Volcano erupts in southern [...]
U.S. agencies provide insight into how to prepare for, respond to nuclear disaster
Disasters like those at Three Mile Island and Chernobyl long ago prompted nations with nuclear power plants to ensure detailed plans are in place in case of an emergency. With potential crises unfolding at two nuclear plants, Japanese authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of residents from the danger areas. A handful of people have [...]
Looking for ‘tiger blood’ on the Web? Boston man’s got it
Former “Two and a Half Men” star Charlie Sheen may have put tiger blood on the map, but he didn’t put it on the internet. The Web latched on when the embattled actor told NBC's "Today Show" in a late February interview that he has "tiger blood and Adonis DNA". The term quickly became a Twitter [...]
Japan Declares State of Emergency On Another Nuclear Power Plant As It Preps For Another Meltdown
Note: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Japan – The Intel Hub Onagawa Nuclear Plant – Japan The Intel Hub Shepard Ambellas March 13, 2011 The following opening statement to this article is an excerpt; Novinite – A state of emergency has been declared at a Japanese nuclear facility at Onagawa after [...]
Quake Moved Entire Japan Coast 8 feet, Shifted Entire Earth’s Axis
The mega earthquake has moved Japan's entire coast 8 feet and tilted the entire earth off its axis. Must see before and after satellite images of the damage.
Experts: Wind will likely blow Japan nuclear radiation across the Pacific
California is closely monitoring efforts to contain leaks from a quake-damaged Japanese nuclear plant, as experts say wind will likely blow radiation from nuclear fallout across the Pacific to the US west coast.
CNN: 3rd Nuclear Reactor Fails – Japan ‘assuming a meltdown occurred’
Following an explosion at a nuclear reactor damaged by the 8.9 earthquake in Japan officials are assuming a nuclear meltdown has occurred as a 3rd reactor fails.
Two Japanese Nuclear Reactors Have Melted Down
Early this morning, the Fukushima I nuclear power plant melted down. Now, MSNBC now reports a meltdown is under way at second quake-stricken nuclear reactor in Japan.
