U.S. Alerts East Coast to Hurricane Irene Threat
The United States put its eastern seaboard on alert for Hurricane Irene on Tuesday as the powerful storm barreled up from the Caribbean on a path that could hit the U.S. coast on the weekend.
East Coast Quake Cracks Washington Monument Stone
The earthquake that shook much of the East Coast cracked one of the stones at the top of the Washington Monument, a National Park Service spokesman said on Wednesday.
Strong East Coast Quake Highly Unusual: Scientist
The strong earthquake that rattled the eastern United States on Tuesday was highly unusual in its severity, though it was centered in a part of Virginia known for smaller quakes, seismologists said.
New York Earthquake: A Manhattan Shake and a Hurricane in One Week?
People said the daily commute and long working hours would be the hardest part of adjusting to life in New York. Seems somebody forget to mention earthquakes and hurricanes. But that's the reality I'm finding, as the earthquake shook New York Tuesday and forecast models show Hurricane Irene is making its way toward the metropolitan area for a possible Sunday strike at Category 1 strength. Suddenly, the daily commute to work doesn't seem like such a difficult task.
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Japan's 'Computer grannies' Grip Internet Lifeline
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U.S. East Coast was struck by an earthquake of magnitude 5.8 on Tuesday that some in New York and Washington briefly mistook for a terrorist attack.
Wall Street Set for Fall; Bernanke Speech Awaited
U.S. shares were set to fall Wednesday, giving up some of the hefty gains of the previous session, which were based on hopes that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke will announce measures to stimulate the economy
Hurricane Irene and 5.9 Earthquake: Will US Open Starting Next Week be Affected?
Flushing Meadows reportedly felt aftershocks from the earthquake, originated in Richmond, Virginia, measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale, even as the authorities suspended play at the nearby New Haven Open tennis tournament in Conneticut.
Washington Monument Closed Indefinitely After Earthquake
The Washington Monument will be closed indefinitely to the public after engineers found cracks in the stones at the top of the structure.
Mapping Virginia Earthquake 2011 Locations, Tremor, Damages and Hazards
Here are a few maps that explain the Aug. 23, 2011 earthquake in Virginia, its locations, shocks that were felt across eastern U.S., damages it caused and more.
Washington Monument Closed After Possible Quake Damage
The Washington Monument has been closed to the public after Tuesday's earthquake, and will remain so until a proper safety assement can be completed, officials said.
Hurricane Irene Path: High Threat Level in Continental US Including Florida, Georgia and Carolinas
Hurricane Irene, growing dangerous by each passing day, left the northwestern Caribbean, triggering high waves and heavy downpours which left about one million people in the dark in Puerto Rico. According to official storm predictions, the United States' Southeast region is under threat of a potential landfall towards the end of the week.
Facts About 5.8 Magnitude Virginia Earthquake August 23, 2011
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Virginia region in the U.S. on Tuesday at 1:51 p.m. (EDT), causing moderate tremors and several aftershocks across the U.S. East Coast.
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East Coast Earthquake 2011: Unusual Tremor Shocks Residents from Washington to New York (PHOTOS)
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that a 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck central Virginia at 1:51 pm EDT. It is the strongest quake to hit the Virginia area since 1897.
Quake Bolsters Calls for Public Safety Wireless Network
Disruption of cell phone service by a rare East Coast earthquake on Tuesday prompted renewed calls for Congress and regulators to provide a dedicated wireless network for emergency workers.
After the East Coast Earthquake 2011 [PHOTOS]
Tuesday's unusual East Coast earthquake sent tremors from Georgia to New York, surprising residents who were not expecting such an event.
Strauss-Kahn Sexual Assault Case Dsmissed
A New York judge dropped all criminal sexual assault charges against ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Tuesday, leaving him free to return to Franceand rebuild a shattered career.
Rare Strong Quake Rattles U.S. East Coast
A strong earthquake rattled the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, sending tremors as far as Canada, shaking the nation's capital and scaring thousands of office workers who fled onto the streets.
Virginia Earthquake Rocks East Coast August 23, Second Fukushima Averted
The August 23 Virginia Earthquake, the most massive earthquake to hit the East Coast in 67 years, made the United States question the safety of its nuclear power plants Tuesday. The earthquake, a 5.8 on the Richter scale, was only a few miles from the North Anna nuclear power plant.
Moody's Cuts Japan Rating by One Notch to AA3
Moody's Investors Service cut its rating on Japan's government debt by one notch to AA3 on Wednesday, blaming large budget deficits and a buildup of debt since the 2009 global recession.
Virginia Earthquake 2011: 4.2 Magnitude Aftershock Felt in Virginia, More Likely to Come
Hours after the initial quake, an aftershock measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the region of Mineral, Virginia, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
Unusual Earthquakes Strike From Colorado to New York
In an unprecedented several hours, earthquake struck the East Coast, sending tremors from Virginia to Canada, just hours after a separate earthquake rattled Colorado.
DC Earthquake: Area Hit by 4.2 Magnitude Aftershock
Hours after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook the East Coast, the Washington, D.C. area was still experiencing aftershocks of considerable magnitude.
Virginia Earthquake 2011 Shocks Residents
An earthquake is low on the list of potential perils for the residents of Arlington, Va. and Washington, D.C. But after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake convulsed the region on Tuesday, an initial wave of fear was for the most part replaced by incredulity.
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