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Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Bilked Pa. Fire Company Suffers Second Blow - Firehouse

Bilked Pa. Fire Company Suffers Second Blow - Firehouse
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Taking the High Ground: FEMA Trailer Siting after Hurricane Katrina

Taking the High Ground: FEMA Trailer Siting after Hurricane Katrina
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Done deal: Highmark-WPAHS deal OKd

Done deal: Highmark-WPAHS deal OKd
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UPMC asks judge to throw out city's tax case

UPMC asks judge to throw out city's tax case
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Monday, April 29, 2013

Federal regulations, emergency protocols not followed in West | wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth

Federal regulations, emergency protocols not followed in West | wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth
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Looters Target Homes Under Repair After Superstorm Sandy « CBS Philly

Looters Target Homes Under Repair After Superstorm Sandy « CBS Philly
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Thursday, April 25, 2013

3 hurt as fuel barges explode, catch fire on Mobile River in Alabama | Fox News

3 hurt as fuel barges explode, catch fire on Mobile River in Alabama | Fox News
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Statement for the Record on the Status of the Highway Trust Fund

Statement for the Record on the Status of the Highway Trust Fund
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Boston bomb suspect's name was on classified government watch lists | Reuters

Boston bomb suspect's name was on classified government watch lists | Reuters
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Sandusky charity to transfer programs

Sandusky charity to transfer programs
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Texas fertilizer plant owner sued over deadly explosion

Texas fertilizer plant owner sued over deadly explosion
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GOP report: Key facts on Benghazi attack omitted to avert criticism

GOP report: Key facts on Benghazi attack omitted to avert criticism
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PJ Media » Potential Clues in Fort Hood Report on FBI’s Treatment of Tsarnaev Lead

PJ Media » Potential Clues in Fort Hood Report on FBI’s Treatment of Tsarnaev Lead
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Congress Has New Shelter Built in Case of Attack

Congress Has New Shelter Built in Case of Attack
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Stocks Notch Strong Finish After Fake Tweet Sends Markets Reeling - WSJ.com

Stocks Notch Strong Finish After Fake Tweet Sends Markets Reeling - WSJ.com
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With Ricin Case Crumbling, FBI Targets New Man | The Smoking Gun

With Ricin Case Crumbling, FBI Targets New Man | The Smoking Gun
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Boston Bombing Suspects Roused by Jihadist Thought - WSJ.com

Boston Bombing Suspects Roused by Jihadist Thought - WSJ.com
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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

How the Federal Government Charged Dzhokar Tsarnaev with Using a “Weapon of Mass Destruction”

How the Federal Government Charged Dzhokar Tsarnaev with Using a “Weapon of Mass Destruction”
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Giving to federal charity drive continues to decline

Giving to federal charity drive continues to decline
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China confirms 108 H7N9 cases, 22 deaths - Xinhua | English.news.cn

China confirms 108 H7N9 cases, 22 deaths - Xinhua | English.news.cn
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2 Accused in Canada of Plot to Derail Train - NYTimes.com

2 Accused in Canada of Plot to Derail Train - NYTimes.com
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Mylan gives $1M for Pittsburgh Promise

Mylan gives $1M for Pittsburgh Promise
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Highmark: UPMC hurting hospitals

Highmark: UPMC hurting hospitals
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Historic Federal Training Strengthens Public Health Preparedness and Response in Pennsylvania.pdf

Historic Federal Training Strengthens Public Health Preparedness and Response in Pennsylvania.pdf
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Officials delay TSA policy allowing knives on planes- VIDEO: Should knives be allowed on planes?

Officials delay TSA policy allowing knives on planes- VIDEO: Should knives be allowed on planes?
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FEMA to telephone survey 6,000 individuals on its community preparedness efforts

FEMA to telephone survey 6,000 individuals on its community preparedness efforts
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GAO concludes that FEMA should study how other agencies train their disaster reservist workforce

GAO concludes that FEMA should study how other agencies train their disaster reservist workforce
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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Boston Marathon Bombings: FBI Hunts Terror 'Sleeper Cell' Linked to Tsarnaev Brothers - IBTimes UK

Boston Marathon Bombings: FBI Hunts Terror 'Sleeper Cell' Linked to Tsarnaev Brothers - IBTimes UK
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Tamerlan Tsarnaev: Boston bomber was thrown out of his mosque for 'raged filled rant' against Martin Luther King | Mail Online

Tamerlan Tsarnaev: Boston bomber was thrown out of his mosque for 'raged filled rant' against Martin Luther King | Mail Online
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Boston bomb suspect cannot speak as doctors treat throat wounds - Telegraph

Boston bomb suspect cannot speak as doctors treat throat wounds - Telegraph
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Did younger 'bomber' KILL his own brother by running him over? Police chief's dramatic account of firefight reveals suspect was still alive when he was hit by sibling's car | Mail Online

Did younger 'bomber' KILL his own brother by running him over? Police chief's dramatic account of firefight reveals suspect was still alive when he was hit by sibling's car | Mail Online
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Boston bomber arrested: Tamerlan Tsarnaev was questioned by FBI in 2011 - Telegraph

Boston bomber arrested: Tamerlan Tsarnaev was questioned by FBI in 2011 - Telegraph
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Rescuers struggle to reach China quake zone as toll climbs | Reuters

Rescuers struggle to reach China quake zone as toll climbs | Reuters
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Official: Boston bombing suspect 'sedated' - CNN.com

Official: Boston bombing suspect 'sedated' - CNN.com
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Texas Mayor, Fire Chief: 'We're Going to Be OK'

Texas Mayor, Fire Chief: 'We're Going to Be OK'
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Saturday, April 20, 2013

Boston bombers were revealed to police in eight words written by hero runner Jeff Bauman, who helped with manhunt | Herald Sun

Boston bombers were revealed to police in eight words written by hero runner Jeff Bauman, who helped with manhunt | Herald Sun
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Watertown Police Chief: Dzhokhar Killed Brother by Running over Him

Watertown Police Chief: Dzhokhar Killed Brother by Running over Him
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What's Next: Civilian Criminal Trial for Marathon Bombing Suspect

What's Next: Civilian Criminal Trial for Marathon Bombing Suspect
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What's next: The interrogation of the Boston bombing suspect - Open Channel

What's next: The interrogation of the Boston bombing suspect - Open Channel
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Timeline of Boston Bomber Suspect Radicalization, 2000-2013

Timeline of Boston Bomber Suspect Radicalization, 2000-2013
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FBI Admits It Interviewed Big Brother Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect

FBI Admits It Interviewed Big Brother Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect
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'HE WAS JUST RELAXED': Suspect Seen Partying 2 Nights After Bombing

'HE WAS JUST RELAXED': Suspect Seen Partying 2 Nights After Bombing
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Sixty Remain Missing in West, Texas

Sixty Remain Missing in West, Texas
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After Sandy

After Sandy
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Boston Reopens, Kind Of

Boston Reopens, Kind Of
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Firefighter Missing in Texas Blast Was in Town for EMT Class

Firefighter Missing in Texas Blast Was in Town for EMT Class
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Investigators: Texas plant explosion death toll raised to 14 - U.S. News

Investigators: Texas plant explosion death toll raised to 14 - U.S. News
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LIVE UPDATES: Boston Bombing Suspect in Custody, Say Police - ABC News

LIVE UPDATES: Boston Bombing Suspect in Custody, Say Police - ABC News
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Boston Bomb Suspect Captured Alive in Backyard Boat - ABC News

Boston Bomb Suspect Captured Alive in Backyard Boat - ABC News
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Volunteer fire company decimated in blast

Volunteer fire company decimated in blast
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UPMC sues Pittsburgh over nonprofit challenge

UPMC sues Pittsburgh over nonprofit challenge
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'EXTREMIST TIES'?FBI Checked Out Marathon Bomb Suspect in 2011

'EXTREMIST TIES'?FBI Checked Out Marathon Bomb Suspect in 2011
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At least 70 dead after quake hits southwestern China

At least 70 dead after quake hits southwestern China
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'EXTREMIST TIES'?FBI Checked Out Marathon Bomb Suspect in 2011

'EXTREMIST TIES'?FBI Checked Out Marathon Bomb Suspect in 2011
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DEDICATED OFFICER:MIT Cop Shot By Suspects Was Well Liked, Chief Says

DEDICATED OFFICER:MIT Cop Shot By Suspects Was Well Liked, Chief Says
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CHILLING CHATTER:Report: Suspect Tweeted 'Stay Safe' After Bombing

CHILLING CHATTER:Report: Suspect Tweeted 'Stay Safe' After Bombing
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Friday, April 19, 2013

MIT Officer Fatally Shot in Cambridge, Mass by Heavily Armed Robbery Suspects – Explosives Possibly Found

MIT Officer Fatally Shot in Cambridge, Mass by Heavily Armed Robbery Suspects – Explosives Possibly Found
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Boston Marathon suspect is killed, second on loose after extraordinary firefight - U.S. News

Boston Marathon suspect is killed, second on loose after extraordinary firefight - U.S. News
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1 Boston Marathon bombing suspect dead, another on the run, authorities say | Fox News

1 Boston Marathon bombing suspect dead, another on the run, authorities say | Fox News
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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Officials probe ammonium nitrate-filled rail car near Texas plant; force of deadly blast shocks community - NYPOST.com

Officials probe ammonium nitrate-filled rail car near Texas plant; force of deadly blast shocks community - NYPOST.com
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Several Injured in Texas Plant Explosion

Several Injured in Texas Plant Explosion
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Blast at Texas Fertilizer Plant Leaves Many Injured - Firehouse

Blast at Texas Fertilizer Plant Leaves Many Injured - Firehouse
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Carnival says it'll repay US government for costs of dealing with Triumph, Splendor incidents | Fox News

Carnival says it'll repay US government for costs of dealing with Triumph, Splendor incidents | Fox News
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History of US bombings, failed attempts - News - Stripes

History of US bombings, failed attempts - News - Stripes
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Pressure cooker bombs used in past by militants

Pressure cooker bombs used in past by militants
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12 highest Dams in the World | Wonders-World.com

12 highest Dams in the World | Wonders-World.com
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Boston: Counterterrorism Officials Reviewing Threat Information

Boston: Counterterrorism Officials Reviewing Threat Information
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Boy, 8, Killed in Bombing While Cheering Runners

Boy, 8, Killed in Bombing While Cheering Runners
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Boston Terror Update: No Undetonated Explosives Found; 3 Dead, 176 Injured

Boston Terror Update: No Undetonated Explosives Found; 3 Dead, 176 Injured
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Runners, Fans Describe Boston Marathon Finish Line Chaos - Firehouse

Runners, Fans Describe Boston Marathon Finish Line Chaos - Firehouse
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Boston doctor: ‘This is what we expect from war’

Boston doctor: ‘This is what we expect from war’
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The 10 Worst Bombings in US History - John Hawkins - [page]

The 10 Worst Bombings in US History - John Hawkins - [page]
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Boston cops, feds descend on Revere buildings | Boston Herald

Boston cops, feds descend on Revere buildings | Boston Herald
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City mourns bomb victims | Boston Herald

City mourns bomb victims | Boston Herald
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Two US nuke plants tighten security after blasts | The Times of Israel

Two US nuke plants tighten security after blasts | The Times of Israel
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Boston Marathon explosions: FAA shrinks Boston restricted flight area - Burgess Everett - POLITICO.com

Boston Marathon explosions: FAA shrinks Boston restricted flight area - Burgess Everett - POLITICO.com
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US official: 2 more explosives found at marathon - WTOP.com

US official: 2 more explosives found at marathon - WTOP.com
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Authorities ID person of interest as Saudi national in marathon bombings, under guard at Boston hospital - NYPOST.com

Authorities ID person of interest as Saudi national in marathon bombings, under guard at Boston hospital - NYPOST.com
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Boston Marathon Explosion Witnesses: Smoke, Trampling, 'Like a War Zone' - ABC News

Boston Marathon Explosion Witnesses: Smoke, Trampling, 'Like a War Zone' - ABC News
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NYPD Increasing Security Following Boston Marathon Blasts « CBS New York

NYPD Increasing Security Following Boston Marathon Blasts « CBS New York
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Boston Marathon Explosions | Washington Free Beacon

Boston Marathon Explosions | Washington Free Beacon
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Aftermath Footage of Boston Bombs | The Weekly Standard

Aftermath Footage of Boston Bombs | The Weekly Standard
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Explosion reported at Boston Marathon finish line - ITV News

Explosion reported at Boston Marathon finish line - ITV News
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Death toll at 3 in Boston Marathon bombing seen by White House as terrorism | Fox News

Death toll at 3 in Boston Marathon bombing seen by White House as terrorism | Fox News
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BREAKING: EXPLOSION AT JFK LIBRARY in Boston – Police Investigating | The Gateway Pundit

BREAKING: EXPLOSION AT JFK LIBRARY in Boston – Police Investigating | The Gateway Pundit
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Monday, April 15, 2013

Pittsburgh nonprofits work to remove stigma attached to state "welfare" agency - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh nonprofits work to remove stigma attached to state "welfare" agency - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Sunday, April 14, 2013

Developing an approach to assess the influence of integrating disaster risk reduction practices into infrastructure reconstruction on socio-economic development

Developing an approach to assess the influence of integrating disaster risk reduction practices into infrastructure reconstruction on socio-economic development
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Louisiana town bans sagging pants - NY Daily News

Louisiana town bans sagging pants - NY Daily News
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It started with a cough: Deadly China bird flu outbreak raises fears of pandemic - Behind The Wall

It started with a cough: Deadly China bird flu outbreak raises fears of pandemic - Behind The Wall
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Agent 99 reminisces about role in history - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Agent 99 reminisces about role in history - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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Saturday, April 13, 2013

Sandy Dog Nannies helps take bite out of superstorm for displaced pets

Sandy Dog Nannies helps take bite out of superstorm for displaced pets
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Dozens injured after strong earthquake strikes Japan

Dozens injured after strong earthquake strikes Japan
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Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Review of Fluoridation and Regulation Issues

Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Review of Fluoridation and Regulation Issues

Note: This is NOT authored by General Ripper  ;-)

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Highmark ad campaign to push WPAHS merger

Highmark ad campaign to push WPAHS merger
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Friday, April 12, 2013

Ants can sense earthquakes a day in advance - The Times of India

Ants can sense earthquakes a day in advance - The Times of India
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Mine fire costs Consol at least $15M

Mine fire costs Consol at least $15M
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Ted Kaczynski aka "Unabomber" was captured this day 17 years ago

Ted Kaczynski aka "Unabomber" was captured this day 17 years ago
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New London Texas Gas Explosion of 1937

New London Texas Gas Explosion of 1937
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1964 Alaska Earthquake and Tsunamis

1964 Alaska Earthquake and Tsunamis
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UPMC challenge hinders nonprofits

UPMC challenge hinders nonprofits
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Japan Deploys Patriot Missiles to Defend Tokyo from North Korean Threats - IBTimes UK

Japan Deploys Patriot Missiles to Defend Tokyo from North Korean Threats - IBTimes UK
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Pittsburgh universities tell Ravenstahl: UPMC lawsuit harms higher education

Pittsburgh universities tell Ravenstahl: UPMC lawsuit harms higher education
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Voters support challenge of UPMC

Voters support challenge of UPMC
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Monday, April 8, 2013

North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons: Technical Issues

North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons: Technical Issues
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Sunday, April 7, 2013

Deadly new bird flu vindicates controversial research - Yahoo! News

Deadly new bird flu vindicates controversial research - Yahoo! News
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Wecht thinks JFK assassination is ultimate 'cold case'

Wecht thinks JFK assassination is ultimate 'cold case'
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YouthWorks nonprofit merging with Goodwill of Southwest Pa.

YouthWorks nonprofit merging with Goodwill of Southwest Pa.
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Tarentum shelter residents evicted

Tarentum shelter residents evicted
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Saturday, April 6, 2013

Embassies face decisions as tensions rise in North Korea - CNN.com

Embassies face decisions as tensions rise in North Korea - CNN.com
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Overhaul of federal charity drive proposed

Overhaul of federal charity drive proposed
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Castro To N. Korea: Do Not Start A War | Fidel Castro | Fox Nation

Castro To N. Korea: Do Not Start A War | Fidel Castro | Fox Nation
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Friday, April 5, 2013

Climatologists are no Einsteins, says his successor | NJ.com

Climatologists are no Einsteins, says his successor | NJ.com
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I am an assistant professor of public administration and the director of public administration and undergraduate organizational leadership programs at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA. I have over 30 years of experience in public safety and disaster management and 25 years as a teacher, instructor and professor.
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