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Storm Sweeps through Southeast Asia
Storm Sweeps Through Southeast Asia (Aug. 10): TyphoonMorakot, which started in the Philippines, causes a mudslide in a rural mountain village in southern Taiwan that buries schools, homes, and at least 600 people. The storm, which unleashed more than 80 inches of rain in three days, forces the evacuation of about 1 million people in southern China. Total number of casualties is not known. -
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Current Events August 13-November 23
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Large-Scale Bombings kill 95 in Baghdad
Large-Scale Bombings Kill 95 in Baghdad (Aug. 19): Two massive bomb attacks kill at least 95 and wounds over 600 in Baghdad, Iraq. Though violence has been escalating in recent weeks, this is the worst attack in the region since the U.S. military ceded control of the security of the country back to its government, on June 30. -
Michael Jacksons Death not an accident!
According to court documents, the Los Angeles County coroner's preliminary assessment is that Michael Jackson's death was caused by an overdose of the anesthetic propofol.(Reuters) August 24 -
Ryan Turbidy takes over as host of The Late Late Show
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Federal Ruling: New York Discriminated against mentally ill
Federal Ruling: New York Discriminated Against Mentally Ill (Sept. 8): New York violated the Americans With Disabilities Act by using more than two dozen adult homes to shelter 4,300 mentally ill patients instead of smaller apartments and buildings. The ruling, by Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis, called the homes "segregated settings" that kept patients from interacting with other people in the community. -
Chief advices more troops in Afghanistan
Military Chief Suggests More Troops Needed in Afghanistan (Sept. 15):U.S. military chief, Adm. Mike Mullen, suggests that the U.S. will need to send more troops into Afghanistan, despite disagreement from Democrats in Congress. Mullen did not officially request more troops, however. -
Kennedys Temprary Replcement Named
Kennedy's Temporary Senate Replacement Named (Sept. 24): MassachusettsGovernor Deval Patrick names Paul Kirk, former Democratic National Committee chairman and friend of the late Ted Kennedy, as Kennedy's temporary replacement in the Senate. Voters in Massachusetts will elect a permanent replacement in January. -
General Motors Phasing Out Saturn Line
General Motors Phasing Out Saturn Line (Oct. 1): In a surprising turn of events, General Motors announces it will shut down the Saturn line of cars after Penske Automotive Group cuts off talks to acquire the automotive brand. Saturn's 350 dealerships around the country will close. -
Three U.S. Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize
three U.S. Scientists Awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine (Oct. 5): Americans Elizabeth H. Blackburn, Carol W. Greider and Jack W. Szostak win the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their research on the connections between chromosomes and cancer. Only 10 women have ever won the prize in medicine. -
Two Americans are awarded the Nobel Piece Prize for Economics
Oct. 12): Two Americans are awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics: Elinor Ostrom for "her analysis of economic governance, especially the commons," and Oliver E. Williamson for "his analysis of economic governance, especially the boundaries of the firm." -
Pay Cuts ordered for Top Banking Executives
Pay Cuts Ordered for Top Banking Executives (Oct. 21): The Obama administration orders pay cuts for the top-paid employees at those banks that received the most stimulus money. The top 25 earners at seven of the companies that received the most tax-payer money will be given cut in compensation up to 50%. -
U.S. Economy Grew in Third Quarter
U.S. Economy Grew in Third Quarter (Oct. 29): The U.S. gross national productgrew at an annual rate of 3.5% in the third quarter, the first growth the nation has seen in over a year. -
Shooting at Ford Hood Leaves 13dead 31Injured
Shooting at Fort Hood Leaves 13 Dead, 31 Injured (Nov. 5): A shooting at the Fort Hood army post in Texas left 13 dead and 31 injured. Ten of those killed are military personnel, while two are civilians. The alleged shooter is Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, an army psychiatrist, was shot four times by an officer on the scene, but he survived the attack. Hasan's motive is unknown, though he was slated to deploy to Iraq orAfghanistan soon. (Nov. 12): Hasan is charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder -
D.C. Sniper who killed 10 in 2002 is Executed
D.C.Sniper Who Killed 10 in 2002 is Executed (Nov. 10): John Allen Muhammad, known as the D.C. sniper who killed 10 people in shooting spree in the nation's capital in 2002, is executed in a Virginia prison. -
Afghanistan President Starts Second Term
Afghanistan President Starts Second Term (Nov. 20): Hamid Karzaiis sworn in as the President of Afghanistan, marking the beginning of his second five-year term. Among his campaign promises, Karzai declares that Afghanistan's Army will have full control of the country's security within five years.
