Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Cleanup begins after Sandy

Cleanup begins after Sandy

Cleanup begins after Sandy

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 07:31 PM PDT

"If they need something, we figure out a way to say yes," President Obama says in promising a rapid federal response to the superstorm. FULL STORY

Diesel tank ruptures

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 07:34 PM PDT

The refining company Motiva has notified officials that an estimated 300,000 gallons of diesel spilled at its facility in Sewaren, New Jersey, when Superstorm Sandy pushed through, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman said.

Christie: Obama 'sprung into action'

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 02:23 PM PDT

N.J. Gov. Chris Christie (R) thanked President Obama for his response as they toured the damage from Superstorm Sandy.

W. Virginia buried in snow, fallen trees

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 03:27 PM PDT

Sandy churned up a tragic deluge for millions of East Coast residents, but in mountainous West Virginia, the superstorm morphed into an unforgettable and deadly blizzard.

India evacuates 5,000 ahead of cyclone

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 06:21 PM PDT

At least 5,000 people were evacuated from India's southern coast Wednesday as powerful Cyclone Nilam surged in, authorities said.

High court on dogs: Stay? Overturn?

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 05:51 PM PDT

It was no Halloween trick that dogs were on the docket at the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Report: Apple exec refused to apologize

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 07:45 AM PDT

Apple asked Scott Forstall to leave the company because Forstall refused to sign his name on a letter apologizing for Apple's Maps app, according to a report.

Rebels: Iranian drones guide Syrian fire

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 01:51 PM PDT

Syrian rebels call them "wizwayzi," humming eyes in the sky they say guide the government warplanes and gunners who bombard their positions.

Pregnancy rumors swirl in N. Korea

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 05:57 PM PDT

Is she or isn't she? Pregnancy rumors and speculation are swirling around the world but the lady in question is saying nothing.

Killing the market for stolen cell phones

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 02:40 PM PDT

On Wednesday some U.S. wireless carriers implemented the first part of a national strategy to deter cell phone theft: a joint "blacklist" database of identifying information about cell phones reported lost or stolen.

What $10 and 10 minutes can do

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 07:05 PM PDT

CNN's Fred Pleitgen on Germany's build-it-yourself furniture line for the unemployed.

Disney + Star Wars = Quite a mouse-ful

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 08:22 PM PDT

Commenters on CNN stories have been mixing and matching highlights from the Disney and Star Wars universes, just like the rest of the Internet.

Police investigate 3 home bombings

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 03:56 AM PDT

Police are investigating three explosions at homes in Virginia. WRIC has more.

Injured dog caught in rusted can

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 03:54 AM PDT

Dallas Animal Services worked to peel a rusted can off the neck of an injured dog. KTVT reports.

'DWTS' elimination shocks judges

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 05:28 PM PDT

The judges were visibly shocked at who was sent home on "Dancing with the Stars". Plus a dancer seeks medical help.

Therapy can change autistic brains

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 10:47 AM PDT

A particular type of behavioral therapy not only improves symptoms in children with autism, but actually normalizes brain activity and improves social behavior, research finds.

Just stand up to a bully? Not so easy

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 10:52 AM PDT

Fall is upon us, and that means classes and extracurricular activities are in full swing. Along with the stress of homework assignments and afterschool competitions, some students bear an additional burden -- bullying. October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, pushing this issue to the forefront of the nation's consciousness.

Shark leaves 14-inch bite wound

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 12:28 PM PDT

A 25-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries when a shark attacked him while he was surfing in California.

Why Election Day won't be postponed

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 04:49 PM PDT

With Superstorm Sandy leaving communities under water, stranding millions without power and consuming public resources in several states, could next Tuesday's vote for president be moved to a later date?

Opinion: Don't let storm sway vote

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 02:33 AM PDT

Frida Ghitis says before this election, both camps will use the handling of Sandy to sell their candidate. Voters must not let that determine their vote.

A different approach to running the border

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 06:34 PM PDT

Tunnels under the U.S.-Mexico border are nothing new, but authorities spotted two smugglers taking a different approach this week: driving a Jeep over the 14-foot fence dividing the two countries.

Photos: Celebrities celebrate Halloween

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 05:50 PM PDT

Need some Halloween costume inspiration? See how your favorite celebrities celebrate the most frightful night of the year: Kim Kardashian "Poisonous!!!" the reality star Tweeted of her Poison Ivy outfit.

Distraction: Prankster loses his head

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 03:50 AM PDT

Magician Rich Ferguson surprises unsuspecting passersby with his unique sneezes. See more at richferguson.com.

Exploding pumpkin demo goes awry

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 05:27 PM PDT

A Halloween chemistry experiment on live TV doesn't go exactly as intended.

Experts warn of superstorm era to come

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 01:25 PM PDT

Superstorm Sandy was no freak, say experts, but rather a hint of a coming era when millions of Americans will struggle to survive killer weather.

'My heart is breaking a thousand times'

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 04:10 PM PDT

Across the Northeast, victims' stories from Superstorm Sandy were reported. Another tree, another town, another broken home.

What Sandy left in its wake

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 09:00 AM PDT

Sandy -- the hurricane turned superstorm -- damaged homes, downed power lines and flooded streets.

Opinion: This is why we need FEMA

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 07:21 PM PDT

I'm writing this from a Dunkin' Donuts in northern Virginia the day after Hurricane Sandy blasted through, wiping out power to millions of homes, including my own. My 13 year-old daughter sits across from me, doing her homework on her laptop. I'm very grateful that Dunkin' is open and has some outlets in the wall and a decent wireless connection -- though for some reason, they don't have any donuts.

Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Saving tiny Emma

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 10:32 AM PDT

Emma, just 13 days old and weighing only 2 pounds, was among the tiniest and most fragile patients evacuated from NYU Langone Medical Center.

Sheltering the whole family together

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 05:12 PM PDT

Superstorm Sandy sent families along the east coast running for cover this week. For those households that count animals among their family members, the storm brought an extra worry: What do I do with my pet?

Watch superstorm uproot huge tree

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 04:41 AM PDT

Superstorm Sandy causes a tree to uproot in a Huntington, New York, backyard.

Voting after Sandy

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 04:52 AM PDT

Widespread damage in the East from Superstorm Sandy threw state and local agencies tasked with running next week's election into turmoil, sending them scrambling to make sure they can accommodate voters.

Apple shakeup

Posted: 31 Oct 2012 08:58 PM PDT

Apple asked Scott Forstall to leave the company because Forstall refused to sign his name on a letter apologizing for Apple's Maps app, according to a report.
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