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Earthquakes in Central U.S. ‘Almost Certainly’ Tied To Fracking

The marked increase in earthquakes in the central U.S. is almost certainly being caused by fracking, according to a new study.

Strong Earthquake Rattles Western Coast Of Mexico

The western coast of Mexico was struck by a more powerful earthquake Thursday morning after a 6.5 magnitude trembler rocked the sparsely populated mountain region in Michoacan state Wednesday evening.

Strong Quake Shakes Mexico; No Major Damage

A strong earthquake hit western Mexico on Wednesday, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and sending people rushing out of offices onto the streets, though there were no reports of major damage.

Wall Street Rebounds After 5-Day Decline

Stocks rose on Wednesday, bouncing back after five days of sharp losses that pushed the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq below their key technical levels.

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Indonesia Tsunami Warning 2012: 8.7 Earthquake, Huge Aftershock Strike Fear On Wednesday

On Wednesday an 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck right off the waters of Indonesia. The huge quake could be felt in Singapore, Thailand and India. In 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, setting off a tsunami. Over 226,000 people in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Indonesia, India and nine other countries were killed, reports CNBC. The latest earthquake has set fears of a Tsunami in residents.

Indonesia Earthquake: USGS Says Less Chance of Tsunami; No Casualties Reported

A geophysicist with the US Geological Survey has said it was unlikely that a tsunami would be generated given that this type of earthquake that largely involved the horizontal movement of the earth's blocks, does not produce a column of water that could cause a tsunami.

Indonesia Hit By 8.7 Magnitude Quake: How Serious Is A Tsunami Threat?

A tsunami can be caused by a sudden disruption of the sea floor resulting in the vertical displacement of water. When earthquakes happen beneath the sea, as in the present case, water above the area, which is deformed, will undergo sudden displacement from its equilibrium position.

2 Quakes Hit Indonesia's Coast; Tsunami Watch Canceled

An 8.2-magnitude temblor struck 618 kilometers off the coast of Aceh province, epicenter of the December 2004 tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands of people in Asia. Two hours earlier, a magnitude-8.6 quake struck off Sumatra.

Twitter Saves Lives: Johannesburg Carjacking Victim Rescued Via Tweets, Top 5 Life Saving Social Media Moments

Twitter may be known as one of the most prominent social media tools to hit the web. However, the social networking service may be useful for more than keeping in touch with friends and sharing information.

Mysterious Illness Strikes Polar Bears; Scientists Are Baffled

Alaska polar bears are suffering from a mysterious illness that causes fur loss and skin lesions. The illness appears similar to a disease that killed over 60 seals last summer.

Virginia F-18 Crash: Navy Fighter Jet Crashes In Virginia Beach Community, Pilots Reportedly Safe [PHOTOS]

An F-18 military fighter jet crashed into an apartment building near a small community in Virginia Beach on Friday afternoon. The two-man crew reportedly ejected before the plane careened into the ground just in between a grade school and an animal rescue center.

Dallas Tornado 2012: Flight Cancellations Continue at DFW Airport

Hundreds more American Airlines flights were canceled on Friday at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport in the wake of Tuesday's powerful tornado-riddled storm.

US Coast Guard Canon Fire Sinks Japanese Ghost Ship Adrift Since Tsunami [PHOTOS]

A US Coast Guard cutter used cannon fire Thursday to sink a Japanese fishing vessel that got washed out to sea by the March 11 tsunami. The Ryou-Un Maru was sunken 180 miles west of the US and Canadian borders off Southeast Alaskan coast.

Artist and activist Ai Weiwei is a staunch critic of the Chinese government

Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei Ordered To Stop Web Broadcasting

Dissident artist Ai Weiwei's self-broadcasting webpage is taken down just days after its launch

A geothermal power station in northeastern Japan

Japan Turns To Geothermal Energy Amid Nuclear Uncertainty

Japan plans to build the nation's largest geothermal power plant in Fukushima Prefecture, the location of the massive earthquake and tsunami which led to last year's nuclear disaster.

Japan Storm 2012: Strongest Squall Since 1959 Causes Travel Chaos

Japan's strongest storm since 1959 caused travel chaos on Tuesday, grounding over 600 flights, halting rail service, and causing major traffic jams.

A student lifts a placard as he and others line up to take part in a march for peace in Mumbai

Pakistan Militant Saeed Rejects U.S. Terrorist Designation

After the Mumbai attacks, Saeed and other LeT members were arrested by Pakistani police, but later released on appeal.

March Auto Sales Surge in Japan Despite Strong Yen

New car, truck and bus sales shot up 78.2 percent in March compared to a year earlier in Japan, as government subsidies buoy-up the industry and the nation moves into a fuller recovery from last year's March 11 tsunami and earthquake.

Miguel De La Madrid, Ex-President Of Mexico, Dead At 77

Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado, who led Mexico from 1982 to 1988 during economic crisis and a devasting earthquake, died Sunday at age 77, President Felipe Calderon announced.

Japan Retail Sales Increase 3.5 Percent In February

Retail sales in Japan increased 3.5 percent year-on-year in February, supported by subsidies on cars and higher fuel prices, according to data from the Japanese ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg (L) shakes hands with Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda in front of a monitor displaying a facebook page of the Prime Minister's Office of Japan as they meet at the latter's official residence in Tokyo March

Facebook To Stop Insider Trades Before April Roadshow For IPO

Facebook (NYSE: FB), the No. 1 social network website, will stop insider trades of its shares Friday because its initial public offering roadshow will begin next week.

Asian Markets Dip On U.S., China Growth Worries

Asian shares eased for a second day in a row Thursday, as investors limited their risk exposures on concerns about growth prospects in the world's two largest economies, the United States and China.

The construction site of the scrapped Belene nuclear power plant

Bulgaria Shelves Belene Nuclear Plant Plans

Bulgaria cites a lack of funding for not pursuing a planned nuclear power plant at Belene

Lloyds of London Blames Disaster-Filled 2011 for £516 Million Loss

The insurance market listed the litany of disasters in its annual report, which included claims from flooding in Australia in January, the February earthquake in New Zealand, the Japanese earthquake and tsunami in March and the floods in Thailand.

Kony 2012: 'Drunk' Invisible Children Leader Joked About Stealing From $1M Grant [VIDEO]

A senior executive at Invisible Children--creators of the viral Kony 2012 activism campaign--recorded a video in which he jokes, while appearing to be heavily drinking, about stealing money from a 2010 $1 million award, some of which was intended for earthquake aid to Haiti.

US Stock Index Futures Signal Further Gains

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.25 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.29 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.36 percent at 0920 GMT.