Pacific Tsunami
Japan faces quake aftershocks, threat of new radiation leaks
Japan faced the threat of new radiation leaks at an earthquake-crippled nuclear plant after the cooling failed at a second reactor and strong aftershocks continued to rock the country's main island. Full Article
"Is it a dream?"
Two days after a ferocious earthquake and tsunami submerged Japan's northeast coast, killing hundreds and forcing tens of thousands from their homes, the country is struggling to comprehend the scale of one of its worst disasters. Full Article
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- Q+A: Dangers posed by Japan's quake-hit nuclear plant
- Factbox: Status of quake-hit Fukushima nuclear plants in Japan
- Wind direction monitored near quake-hit Japan nuclear plant
Arab states back Libya no-fly zone against Gaddafi
RAS LANUF, Libya/CAIRO (Reuters) - Arab countries appealed to the United Nations on Saturday to impose a no-fly zone on Libya as government troops backed by warplanes fought to drive rebels from remaining strongholds in western Libya. | Video
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Housing market isn't out of the woods yet
Is the housing market on an upswing? Signs suggest we're on our way, but states and Feds need to get on the same page and realize keeping people in their homes is still a good idea. Full Article
Top 10 St Patrick's Day parades
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