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Hurricane Katrina's wrath, rebuilding marked on 10th anniversary - KABC-TV

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 02:33 PM PDT

Christian Science Monitor

Hurricane Katrina's wrath, rebuilding marked on 10th anniversary KABC-TV Mississippi and Louisiana marked the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday by ringing church bells, laying wreaths and celebrating the resiliency of a region still recovering from a disaster that killed more than 1,800 people and caused ... Katrina's wrath and rebuilding marked on 10th anniversary U.S. News & World Report From church bells to concerts: How 'unbowed and unbroken' New Orleans ... Christian Science Monitor Hurricane Katrina made landfall 10 years ago today WTVD-TV all 4,890 news articles »

Even No. 2 Halep rooting for Serena to win US Open - NewsWest9.com

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 12:24 PM PDT

NewsWest9.com

Even No. 2 Halep rooting for Serena to win US Open NewsWest9.com Halep's comment during the trophy ceremony at Cincinnati raised some eyebrows because of the implications: If Williams wins the U.S. Open, that means Halep doesn't. The Romanian said Saturday that of course if the two meet in the final at Flushing ... and more »

Residents across Gulf remember Katrina's might, recovery - Foster's Daily Democrat

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 11:34 AM PDT

Foster's Daily Democrat

Residents across Gulf remember Katrina's might, recovery Foster's Daily Democrat NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With prayer and the somber ringing of church bells, residents in Mississippi and Louisiana gathered Saturday to mark the 10th anniversary of the day that Hurricane Katrina slammed into their states — causing deadly and costly havoc.

Mozambican journalist, known for crime reporting, killed - 12NewsNow.Com

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 10:03 AM PDT

Mozambican journalist, known for crime reporting, killed 12NewsNow.Com He said he heard four gunshots before seeing young men drive away. Machava once hosted a radio show covering crime on the state-run Radio Mozambique. He then reported for a weekly newspaper, covering the assassination of well-known journalist ...

From church bells to concerts: How 'unbowed and unbroken' New Orleans ... - Christian Science Monitor

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 09:46 AM PDT

Christian Science Monitor

From church bells to concerts: How 'unbowed and unbroken' New Orleans ... Christian Science Monitor NEW ORLEANS — With prayer and the somber ringing of church bells, residents in Mississippi and Louisiana gathered Saturday to mark the 10th anniversary of the day that Hurricane Katrina slammed into their states, causing deadly and costly havoc. and more »

Police arrest foreigner, find passports in Bangkok bomb case - NewsWest9.com

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 07:02 AM PDT

Police arrest foreigner, find passports in Bangkok bomb case NewsWest9.com A photograph of the suspect showed a young man with short brown hair and a light beard and mustache. Asked what could be the motive for the bombing, the police chief told reporters, "it's a personal grudge .. not international terrorism." He did not ... and more »

Feature: Appeal launched to save landmark spire - Evesham Journal

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 06:05 AM PDT

Feature: Appeal launched to save landmark spire Evesham Journal ... and weatherproof. The spire is held firm inside by a counterweight hanging from the top, and there is a risk that because of corrosion, the rod holding the weight may break, allowing it to fall and damage the inside of the spire and tower, as well ... and more »

Feature: Appeal launched to save landmark spire - Hereford Times

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 06:04 AM PDT

Hereford Times

Feature: Appeal launched to save landmark spire Hereford Times ... the spire wind and weatherproof. The spire is held firm inside by a counterweight hanging from the top, and there is a risk that because of corrosion, the rod holding the weight may break, allowing it to fall and damage the inside of the spire and ...

AP PHOTOS: Hindu holy men lead bath rituals in Indian river - NewsWest9.com

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 05:46 AM PDT

NewsWest9.com

AP PHOTOS: Hindu holy men lead bath rituals in Indian river NewsWest9.com NASIK, India (AP) - Brass bands played and people passed out fruit and cookies as hundreds of thousands of Hindu holy men and believers plunged into the Godavari River to wash away their sins on the first "royal" day of bathing at one of the world's ... and more »

Hurricane Katrina: 10 years since storm killed 1800 - PennLive.com

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 05:25 AM PDT

PennLive.com

Hurricane Katrina: 10 years since storm killed 1800 PennLive.com Bryan Vernon and Dorothy Bell are rescued from their rooftop after Hurricane Katrina hit, causing flooding in their New Orleans neighborhood, Monday, Aug. ... NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With prayer and the somber ringing of church bells and the uplifting ... and more »

Holy Trinity Church Tower Repairs Essential If Bells Are To Keep Pealing - The Guildford Dragon NEWS

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 05:09 AM PDT

The Guildford Dragon NEWS

Holy Trinity Church Tower Repairs Essential If Bells Are To Keep Pealing The Guildford Dragon NEWS “All towers with bells sway a little – if they didn't they would crack – but it is becoming very difficult to ring the bells. In ten years it ... There are eight bells in Holy Trinity's church tower and the tenor – the heaviest bell – weighs 24 ...

From Hyndford Street to Cyprus Avenue: Van Morrison's Belfast - Irish Times

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 04:42 AM PDT

Irish Times

From Hyndford Street to Cyprus Avenue: Van Morrison's Belfast Irish Times He talks about the blues coming rolling down Royal Avenue. There's a deliberate ... But Elmgrove Primary, where Morrison first went to school, and St Donard's Church, where his parents were married – its bells ring in On Hyndford Street, and Morrison ... and more »

38 girls, young women killed in Swaziland crash, says group - NewsWest9.com

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 03:11 AM PDT

38 girls, young women killed in Swaziland crash, says group NewsWest9.com JOHANNESBURG (AP) - At least 38 girls and young women were killed in a crash while travelling to Swaziland's most famous traditional festival, a rights group said on Saturday. About 20 others were injured when the truck they were in collided ... About ... and more »

38 girls, young women killed in Swaziland crash, says group - 12NewsNow.Com

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 03:06 AM PDT

38 girls, young women killed in Swaziland crash, says group 12NewsNow.Com JOHANNESBURG (AP) - At least 38 girls and young women were killed in a crash while travelling to Swaziland's most famous traditional festival, a rights group said on Saturday. About 20 others were injured when the truck they were in collided with ... and more »

AP News in Brief at 5:58 am EDT - Miami Herald

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 02:56 AM PDT

AP News in Brief at 5:58 am EDT Miami Herald NEW ORLEANS (AP) — With prayer and the somber ringing of church bells and the uplifting sounds of brass bands and music, residents across Mississippi and Louisiana Saturday will pay homage to those who died in Hurricane Katrina, thank those who came ... and more »

Wall Street turmoil could slow cooling IPO market - CNBC

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 02:23 AM PDT

CNBC

Wall Street turmoil could slow cooling IPO market CNBC James Park (C), Fitbit CEO, stands as company officials applaud after ringing the opening bell on the day of the company's IPO at the New York Stock Exchange, June 18, 2015. The stock market turmoil of the last five days, following weeks of broader ... and more »

Arbour's success with 1 team _ Isles _ stands out to Bowman - NewsWest9.com

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 01:16 AM PDT

NewsWest9.com

Arbour's success with 1 team _ Isles _ stands out to Bowman NewsWest9.com In 1992, he was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy in 1992 for contributions to ice hockey in the United States. "He had that special touch that only a few people are gifted to have naturally," said former Islanders goaltender Glen 'Chico' Resch, who ... and more »

Survivor's husband recounts story before gunfire erupted - NewsWest9.com

Posted: 29 Aug 2015 12:14 AM PDT

NewsWest9.com

Survivor's husband recounts story before gunfire erupted NewsWest9.com "I really feel bad for the two young people who were killed that day," he said. The visitor center was scheduled to reopen Saturday. Flanagan shot himself to death after a police chase. Flanagan, a former reporter at WDBJ, was fired from the station in ... and more »

Tysons outclass Old Boys to claim Taranaki netball title - Taranaki Daily News

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 11:38 PM PDT

Taranaki Daily News

Tysons outclass Old Boys to claim Taranaki netball title Taranaki Daily News The Waitara side triumphed 72-29, totally dominating the second half of the McDonalds Real Estate-sponsored final after leading 29-18 at halftime. So dominant were Tysons in the fourth quarter, the first seven goals went their way and at one stage they ...

North Korean Army Threatens to Destroy Seoul's Loudspeaker Systems - Dispatch Times

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 09:08 PM PDT

North Korean Army Threatens to Destroy Seoul's Loudspeaker Systems Dispatch Times North Korea marked the start of the new time zone by ringing the Pyongyang Bell at the Pyongyang Astronomical Observatory at the stroke of midnight, according to KCNA. This year the North also announced that it was altering its time zone, moving it 30 ... and more »

Vin Scully to return for record 67th year with Dodgers - 12NewsNow.Com

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 08:02 PM PDT

Vin Scully to return for record 67th year with Dodgers 12NewsNow.Com "He was aware of our players, of course, but he wanted to know about a lot of the young guys," the manager said. "I've never asked for my photograph to be taken with anybody, but we did and I'll keep that. It was a very nice meeting and to get my ... and more »

Urban Academy students are news kids on the block in East Village - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 05:31 PM PDT

Urban Academy students are news kids on the block in East Village The San Diego Union-Tribune ... take possession of the brightly colored classrooms, the performing arts venue and the visual arts studio. They are excited about ringing the iconic 100-year-old tower bell, and they are ready to go on field trips to the cultural institutions of ...

Town clock keeps ticking, but tower needs repairs - Wiscasset Newspaper

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 04:09 PM PDT

Wiscasset Newspaper

Town clock keeps ticking, but tower needs repairs Wiscasset Newspaper A hammer attached to the clock's workings strikes an iron bell housed above it in the belfry. Cahoon said the clock gets a yearly checkup from the Balzer Family Clock Works and keeps pretty accurate time. He hopes the newspaper story will prompt the ...

Rippingale, Lincs

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 04:00 PM PDT

More fun in store than ever at Old Town Autumn Fayre - Swindon Advertiser

Posted: 28 Aug 2015 09:38 AM PDT

Swindon Advertiser

More fun in store than ever at Old Town Autumn Fayre Swindon Advertiser Among the new activities will be stunning birds of prey flying demonstrations with falcons, raptors and owls with a chance to handle these beautiful birds. For the first 100 children there is a free teddy bear to claim! There will be a real ale and ...

Tysons eye netball prize after missing out last year - Taranaki Daily News

Posted: 27 Aug 2015 07:04 PM PDT

Taranaki Daily News

Tysons eye netball prize after missing out last year Taranaki Daily News "We've been standing in this line for 12 months. We know we should have had the title last year," said Tysons coach Che Tamati ahead of the McDonald Real Estate-sponsored match. "We're still waiting and if Old Boys think they're going to jump the queue ... and more »