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Strong earthquake hits northeast Japan, no tsunami
TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake registering magnitude 6.2 has struck off Japan's northeastern coast, but there was no risk of a tsunami. There were no immediate report of injuries or damage from the temblor. Japan's Meteorological Agency says...Tags: Tsunamis, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), Disasters, Tokyo (Japan), Nuclear Power
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Weather service confirms 3 tornadoes in S. Ind.
CLARKSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Three rare midwinter tornadoes, one with winds of up to 100 mph, touched down in southern Indiana as a wave of severe thunderstorms cut across the state, leaving behind scattered damage, forecasters said. No injuries were...Tags: Clarksville, Air and Space Accidents, Transportation Accidents, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Weather
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NWS says 'all clear' after funnel cloud spotted at Mayflower and State Road 23
Storm sirens were activated Wednesday afternoon after an off-duty firefighter spotted a funnel cloud at Mayflower Road and State Road 23. The National Weather Service has since given an "all clear" message, saying there are no tornadoes.
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Tornado sirens startle some, send schools into 'storm mode'
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY – An off-duty firefighter said he spotted a funnel cloud at Mayflower and State Road 23 around 1:30 Wednesday afternoon, sending tornado sirens blaring throughout St. Joseph County.
Rob Rose is a trained storm spotter. He's...Tags: Weather Warnings, Weather Radar, Disasters, Weather, Tornadoes
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Is your home underinsured?
Hurricanes and wildfires have made it a bad year for homeowners. If disaster strikes and destroys your home, there could be another disaster lurking—your insurance company might not pay enough to rebuild. Sixty-four percent of American homes are...Tags: InsWeb Corporation, Companies and Corporations, Building Material, Disasters, Insurance
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Northern California struck by 2 earthquakes
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Two earthquakes shook Northern California overnight, including a 3.6-magnitude temblor in the San Francisco area that awakened people with a jolt. The U.S. Geological Survey says it hit around 5:36 a.m. Thursday and was...Tags: Disasters, U.S. Geological Survey
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Area Honda dealers hit again
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterWere it not for an earthquake and tsunami in Japan, what could have been a great year has been an OK year in new car sales for area Honda dealers. And this week, they got hit again. Honda announced Monday that parts shortages from three months of...Tags: Disasters, Manufacturing and Engineering, Thailand, Japan, Honda
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Tornado damages buildings in southern Indiana town
PAOLI, Ind. (AP) — A tornado struck a southern Indiana town, tearing the roof off the police and fire headquarters and leaving debris piled on the courthouse square. The National Weather Service says Monday night's storm damaged numerous buildings...Tags: Disasters, Tornadoes
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Auto crisis worsens as Japan shutdowns drag on
AP Business WritersTOKYO (AP) — The auto industry disruptions triggered by Japan's earthquake and tsunami are about to get worse. In the weeks ahead, car buyers will have difficulty finding the model they want in certain colors, thousands of auto plant workers...Tags: New York, Disasters, Manufacturing and Engineering, Japan, Motorvehicle Accidents
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Nuclear power plant crisis in Japan spurs questions about local plant safety
Are we prepared?
As millions of tsunami victims struggle to survive Japan, officials there are scrambling to prevent a nuclear catastrophe. After Friday’s earthquake and tsunami that caused a partial meltdown, there have already been two...Tags: Disasters, Japan, FEMA, Earthquakes, Tsunamis
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Japan braces for N-reactor meltdown after tsunami
SENDAI, Japan (AP) — Japan launched a massive, military-led rescue operation Saturday to the area stricken by a giant earthquake and which now faces the possibility of a meltdown at a nuclear plant. Prime Minister Naoto Kan said he is sending 50,...Tags: Tsunamis, Japan Earthquake and Tsunami (2011), Disasters, Nuclear Power, Naoto Kan
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Obama: Japan earthquake potentially 'catastrophic'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said he was "heartbroken" by images of devastation in Japan following Friday's deadly earthquake and tsunami, and pledged U.S. assistance to help the country recover. "Our hearts go out to our friends in...Tags: Disasters, Naoto Kan, Injuries and Wounds, Japan, Elections
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