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Itaipu Dam Problem Cauess Huge Brazilian Power Outage

Michael Santo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:00:50 -0600

Brazil's two largest cities, parts of the rest of the country, and also parts of Paraguay faced darkness tonight as the Itaipu dam went offline. The dam produces 18,000 megawatts of power normally.

Lovelorn Astronaut Lisa Nowak Pleads Guilty

Michael Santo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:44:35 -0600

Lisa Nowak, the so-called lovelorn astronaut who drove cross-country in an attempt to attack her rival pleaded guilty Tuesday to burglary and battery. She received a light sentence, however; only a year's worth of probation and no additional jail time. Nowak had originally been charged with a second felony: attempted kidnapping.

More Muscles Mean Lower Alzheimer's Risk

Mindy Hartman — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:49:17 -0600

Older people with stronger muscles are at reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Has Cancer, Prognosis Good

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:21:01 -0600

NBA basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar revealed today that he has Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia. Abdul-Jabbar was diagnosed in December 2008 and currently undergoing treatment for this rare form of leukemia.

DC Sniper Execution on Larry King Live at 9pm

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:08:51 -0600

The Greensville Correctional Center in Virginia is where John Allen Muhammad, also known as the DC Sniper, will be executed tonight by lethal injection. Coverage of his execution will be on Larry King Live at 9pm ET.

Ex-Bear Stearns hedge fund execs acquitted

Sandy Smith — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:08:53 -0600

The first Federal criminal trial of Wall Street executives involved in the collapse of the subprime mortgage market has ended in acquittals for the two former Bear Stearns Cos. hedge fund managers.

Obama Promises "Justice" At Fort Hood Memorial Service

Michael Santo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:46:22 -0600

President Barack Obama attended a memorial service at Fort Hood on Tuesday. The service was held to remember those fallen in the horrific Fort Hood massacre that took place last Thursday at the Fort Hood Soldier Readiness Center.

Marine Corps Celebrate 234th Birthday with Giant Cake

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:13:11 -0600

There is quite a bit of tradition behind the cutting of the cake when the Marine Corps celebrates its 234th birthday Tuesday, November 10, 2009. Since 1921 the birthday of the Marine Corps has been officially celebrated each year on November 10 because, on that date in 1775, an organization of Marines was authorized with a historical resolution by the Continental Congress.

Jail Time for Health Insurance Scofflaws?

Michael Santo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:58:18 -0600

Under the House health insurance reform bill, those who can afford to buy insurance and don’t will pay a fine. If the refuse to pay the fine there's a threat of jail time. Despite this, today, appearing on ABC News with Jake Tapper, President Barack Obama stopped short of endorsing that threat.

Weight Watchers shed pounds, raise money, feed hungry

Sandy Smith — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:41:58 -0600

A quarter a pound doesn't seem like a lot of money. But when you put 4 million of them together, it adds up to a substantial chunk of change. That amount -- $1 million -- is what Weight Watchers is donating to two groups fighting to combat hunger after the successful conclusion of its second annual "Lose for Good" campaign.

Netflix Streaming To PS3s Arrives

Michael Santo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:14:21 -0600

It's here. Netflix on Tuesday announced that streaming for members to their PS3 video game consoles has arrived.

AT&T Ready for Tropical Storm Ida

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:13:02 -0600

Tropical Storm Ida was located about 30 miles east-southeast of Mobile, Alabama or about 25 miles west-northwest of Pensacola, Florida at approximately 9am CST. Even though the winds are diminishing, there will still be heavy rains and AT&T today announced it stands ready with an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel for a quick response post-landfall.

Peak Oil Is Here, IEA Whistleblowers Say

Michael Santo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:58:36 -0600

"Peak Oil," which is when the supply and production of oil peaks and then drops off slowly, has already been reached, according to two International Energy Agency (IEA) whistleblowers. These two spoke to the Guardian on condition of anonymity, with some alarming information.

Gunman in Custody in NY Hostage Standoff is Former Student

Cheryl Phillips — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:10:31 -0600

The gunman who held the principal at Stissing Mountain High School hostage this morning is now in police custody. The suspect surrendered to police Tuesday morning after a standoff with police that lasted several hours at the Pine Plains high school in upstate New York.

Obamas To Attend Fort Hood Afternoon Memorial Service

Michael Santo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:42:39 -0600

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are on their way to Fort Hood, the U.S.'s largest military base, for an afternoon service today. Fort Hood's Soldier Readiness Center was the scene of a massacre last Thursday, as Major Nadil Malik Hasan appeared to stage a one-man war against the military.