Storm causes hazardous conditions, school closings

Wisconsin St

The threats and school closings came after a gunman opened fire in the cafeteria at Chardon High School Monday, killing three students and seriously wounding tw. Or is the rightsizing of religious education being handled as Snow and ice woes around Lake Minnetonka cause cancellations and late starts for Westonka, Orono, Wayzata, and Minnetonka public [...]

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Branson, Mo.: Storms damage country music resort town, kill 9

Reno Gazette

Foodies take note: Silver Dollar City (Branson, MO) 2012 Exciting Festivals. It's really what's not to like about Silver Dollar City attractions in Branson, Missouri. The moment you get past the gates to this (more than 100 acres) (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BRANSON, Mo. — One person is dead, dozens are injured and [...]

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Midwest tornadoes claim 9 lives; Harrisburg mayor vows to rebuild

Los Angeles

If York High couldn't find a way to beat Harrisburg's suffocating pressure defense in the second half, there was no way that it would advance to the District 3 Class AAAA boys' basketball championship game for the third time in four years. prayers for the people of Harrisburg. condolences to the families and friends of [...]

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A cold, snowy day for New England; evening commute could be tough

Boston.com

Anyone know how long it takes to set a new weather bouy? Are they mining the ore to make the steel for it or something? By Brendan Hall The MIAA announced this afternoon that all boys and girls basketball contests in the North and Central districts scheduled for tonight have been postponed due to inclement [...]

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Eyes turn to Super Tuesday after Romney survives Michigan

CNN

After Romney's wins in Arizona and Michigan, the Republican showdown moves to Super Tuesday where the other candidates hope to get back into the mix. 28, 2012 – GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich on Tuesday downplayed the primaries in Arizona and Michigan saying "the primaries next Tuesday really matter." (/CBS News) Correction: Clarification: SuperFan badge [...]

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Is Snooki Pregnant?

Access Holly

Actress plays a ringleader of a group of grown-up mean girls on new ABC show. Duchess of Cambridge gives students a chance to design shoes for her to wear. World-famous chef kicks off "Mother's Day Breakfast-in-Bed" contest on "GMA." (Miami Herald) Snooki really IS pregnant, and already has brokered a deal to sell the story. [...]

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Tornadoes hit Branson, Missouri

Worcester Te

BRANSON, Mo. (AP) — Branson tourism officials were putting a positive spin on conditions Wednesday, saying most of the damage from a tornado was cosmetic and wouldn't prevent most shows from going on. Branson Area Chamber of Commerce spokeswoman Mary by Steve Grant, KY3 News news@ky3.com BRANSON, Mo. — Mayor Raeanne Presley promised Wednesday morning [...]

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Monsanto protested after class-action lawsuit is dismissed

Washington P

Monsanto Co., the world's largest seed company, won the dismissal of a lawsuit by growers of organic crops seeking to have its patents for genetically altered seeds invalidated. US District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald in Manhattan threw out the organic Seed industry titan Monsanto is infamous for its patent infringement lawsuits against farmers for allegedly [...]

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5 cool things railgun developed for Navy warship will be able to do

Washington P

By Daniel Cooper posted Feb 29th 2012 12:46PM You're about to watch a test firing of BAE's experimental railgun demonstrating why the technology isn't science fiction anymore. Load an aluminum projectile into the 12-meter barrel and one million amps The electromagnetic railgun launcher is a long-range weapon that fires projectiles using electricity instead of chemical [...]

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Leap Year Baby: How February 29 Shaped My Life

Huffington P

There are all sorts of geeks — electronics geeks, mobile geeks, math geeks, so I guess it makes sense that there are calendar geeks as well. Of course to be a calendar expert you have to be a history and math geek too, but I wonder at what age people born on February 29 decide [...]

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