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Hot Air Balloon Explodes in Mid-Air Over Egypt, Killing 18

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:38:33 +0000

A hot air balloon carrying a group of tourists near Luxor, Egypt, exploded in mid-air Tuesday, killing 18 people in the deadliest accident ever of its kind. Twenty-one passengers were onboard at the time; the pilot and two other survivors were taken to the hospital. The explosion, probably caused by gas, occurred while the balloon [...]

Disaster Resources For Residents Affected By Flooding

Nathan Pike — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:20:56 +0000

Continue following this post as we will update it throughout the day as we receive more information on disaster recovery.

Fukushima 'As Bad As Chernobyl'

Steve Wiley — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:47:17 +0000

Fukushima 'As Bad As Chernobyl' That's the latest word from Japanese Officials

(AP) Japanese nuclear regulators said they raised the rating from 5 to 7 — the highest level on an international scale of nuclear accidents overseen by the International Atomic Energy Agency — after new assessments of radiation leaks from the Fukushima Dai-ichi plant since it was disabled by the March 11 tsunami.

Do you remember where you were?

Steve Wiley — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:23:30 +0000

I was on the air on KTDY when a newsperson from across the hall wanted me to interrupt the music for “breaking News”. I thought he was yanking my chain & told him to “Get the H&ll out!”……