8.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Chile

One of the largest recorded earthquakes has struck off the coast of Chile.

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Sea World Trainer attacked by Killer Whale "Shamu"

A 40-year-old female trainer was killed Wednesday by a killer whale at SeaWorld in Orlando Florida, a public information officer for the Orange County Sheriff's Office said. The trainer was introducing the show when one of the whales attacked. The show was immediately evacuated and Orange County authorities were called to the scene.

In 2006 a trainer was injured at SeaWorld Adventure Park after a killer whale grabbed him and twice held him underwater during a show.


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6.7 Earthquake Strikes Russia

An earthquake has struck an area near the Russia, China, North Korea Borders.  


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Colorado Springs Can't Afford to Waste Electricity

As a cost-saving measure, Colorado Springs, Colorado is turning off most of its streetlights.   This is expected to save $1.2 million in electricity bills.   NRR has reported this as a terrible circumstance of budget shortfalls.   MapSpy sees a few positives.    Less demand for coal to produce electricity is good for  our environment.   The reduction in light pollution will make Colorado Springs a destination for star gazers.

Climber Falls Into Mount St. Helens Crater

A 52 year old climber fell 1500 feet to his death into the Mount St. Helens Crater.




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Man saved by webcam

A woman watching the sunset on a web cam overlooking the North Sea in northern Germany spotted a man who was lost on the frozen ice and probably saved his life by alerting authorities.
The man had climbed over pack ice to photograph a sunset near the town of St. Peter-Ording, then became disoriented on the ice.  When he was unable to locate the beach, the man began using his camera to flash for help. That got the attention of a woman hundreds of miles away who was watching the sunset on her computer.  The woman contacted local police, who located the man's flashes and guided him to shore by flashing headlights.

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Pennsylvania Ice Rink Roof Collapses

A Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area Ice Rink roof partially collapsed while the ice was being resurfaced during a youth hockey tournament. No injuries were reported.

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Kite Boarder Attacked by Sharks

A south Florida man was attacked by sharks in the waters off of Stuart Florida. A lifeguard pulled Stephen Schafer, 38 500 yards to Stuart beach. Schafer died from the attack at hospital.


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Earthquake Shakes Chicago

A revised 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit 48 miles north west of Chicago. Residents were jolted awake at 4 a.m. In April 2008 a 5.2 quake hit the region.

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California Mudslides Damage Homes

A heavy rainstorm has triggered a major mudslide along Ocean View Boulevard in the La Cañada Flintridge. Of the reported 43 mud-damaged homes in La Cañada Flintridge and La Crescenta, nine were red-tagged, meaning entry was temporarily prohibited. In addition, 25 vehicles were damaged.
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Power Plant Explodes

An explosion has occurred at the power plant on River Road in Middletown,Connecticut.
At least 5 dead in Middletown CT Power Plant explosion.

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