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Chile Tsunami Reaches Japan

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The first tsunami from Chile has reached Japan, and Hawaii and other Pacific areas have been spared any significant damage. (Feb. 27)

By:AssociatedPress

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In Japan, where hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated from shorelines, the biggest wave following the magnitude-8.8 quake off Chile hit the northern island of Hokkaido. It was four feet high. There were no immediate reports of damage, though some piers were briefly flooded.

As the waves crossed the Pacific, they dealt populated areas — including the U.S. state of Hawaii — just glancing blows. blog it

UK Police Arrest 3 on Dubai Flight From London

British police arrested three people aboard an Emirates passenger jet at London's Heathrow Airport Friday. Witnesses said police were called after the three suspects made verbal threats as the plane was taxiing. (Jan. 8)

By:AssociatedPress

Dems Ponder Political Fallout of Retirements

The announcement that three prominent Democrats won't be seeking reelection has the party pondering its position in the midterm elections. AP correspondent Julie Pace reports. (Jan. 6)

By:AssociatedPress

Obama: ‘We Were Dealt a Tough Hand’ on Economy

By:AssociatedPress

So what do you think?

Can President Obama continue to blame former President Bush for out of control spending?

(Honor Killing) Woman Hit With Car by Iraqi Father Dies

An Iraqi immigrant accused of running down his daughter with his car because she was becoming 'too Westernized' has been booked in Peoria on two counts of aggravated assault. (Nov. 2)

By:AssociatedPress