Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Storm spawns more tornadoes as it rolls east

Storm spawns more tornadoes as it rolls east


Storm spawns more tornadoes as it rolls east

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 06:47 PM PST

A powerful storm system that started in the Midwest, leaving at least 12 people dead, moved Wednesday evening into the mid-Atlantic region, where it spawned at least two confirmed tornadoes.

Monkees' teen idol Davy Jones dies

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 07:00 PM PST

Davy Jones, whose charming grin and British accent won the hearts of millions of fans on the 1960s television series "The Monkees," died Wednesday, according to the Martin County, Florida, sheriff's office. He was 66.

White House, GOP talk compromise

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 05:14 PM PST

Republican leaders and the White House sent signals Wednesday of possible detente on jobs and energy legislation, but they offered few specifics and congressional Democrats questioned whether any progress would ensue.

Graphic tobacco warnings tossed

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 06:56 PM PST

A federal mandate requiring tobacco companies to place graphic images and words on their products warning of the dangers of smoking was tossed out Wednesday by a federal judge, as a violation of free speech.

Activists: Helicopters fire on Syrians

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 12:37 PM PST

A 13-year-old boy was killed by sniper fire Wednesday as government forces continue tormenting civilians across Syria, opposition activists said.

N. Korea to halt nuke activities for food

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 04:54 PM PST

North Korea will stop nuclear tests, long-range missile launches and enrichment activities at its Yongbyon nuclear plant in exchange for food, the U.S. State Department says.

911 tapes: 'We need to get out of here!'

Posted: 29 Feb 2012 02:30 AM PST

This girl's sob-filled plea is one of the many captured on 911 tapes released by authorities investigating the school shooting at Chardon High School that left three dead , two wounded and a close-knit Ohio community reeling.

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