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Italians mourn earthquake victims |
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Written by MST Staff
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Wednesday, 23 September 2009 03:53 |
 Thousands of mourners have attended a state funeral for victims of Italy's worst earthquake in over 30 years, which killed 289 people and left 28,000 homeless.
Grieving relatives and friends prayed before 205 coffins in the mountain city of L'Aquila, the worst hit town by Monday's 6.3 magnitude quake.
Officials declared Friday a national day of mourning, with flags flying at half mast, shops lowering their shutters and flights were stopped at airports for one minute's silence.
Pope Benedict XVI, delivered a message on his behalf at a Good Friday mass and told survivors to keep up hope.
"This is the time to work together,'' Benedict said in a message read by Monsignor Georg Gaenswein, his secretary.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 23 September 2009 04:05 |
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Texas Wildfires Leave 2 Towns Devasted |
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Written by MST Staff
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Friday, 10 April 2009 08:58 |
 There are many wildfires in Texas at this moment but two in particular have left two small towns devastated.
A Montague County Sheriff's Dispatcher confirmed Friday that two people had died when fire engulfed their home. Family members identified the dead couple as former WFAA reporter Matt Quinn and his wife, Cathy. Their son, Chris, was reported in fair condition with burns at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.
The towns of Sunset and Stoneburg in Montague County were also devastated. Several dozen homes were destroyed with only scraps of debris and ashes remaining. The fires that swept through were among a total of approximately 25,000 acres of fires in the county that initiated the evacuations of Montague, Bowie, and Saint Jo about 60 miles Northwest of Fort Worth, Tx.
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Last Updated on Friday, 10 April 2009 09:38 |
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Two 98 Year-Old Women Survive Italy Quake |
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Written by MST Staff
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Thursday, 09 April 2009 16:31 |
 It's an amazing story - two 98 year-old women were pulled from the rubble by rescuers in the aftermath of the earthquake in central Italy several days ago.
Ines D'Alessandro and Maria D'Antuomo are the luckiest people alive today. Ines had already survived a similar earthquake back in 1915 and lost her two sisters in 1918 when their house collapsed on them. Ines also sympathizes for those who have lost loved ones in this recent earthquake. Maria was buried under the rubble in her bed. She was injured but passed the time by crocheting as she waited for help.
When the fireman arrived and carried her off to safety she had some crackers and combed her hair. God's angels were definitely looking out for them on this day. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 09 April 2009 16:45 |
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Small earthquake shakes up the Bay Area |
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Written by MST Staff
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Monday, 06 April 2009 01:12 |
 A small and slightly jolting earthquake struck north of Morgan Hill this morning, making its presence felt as far north as Napa.
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. The U.S. Geological Survey pinpointed the location 11 miles north of Morgan Hill, seven miles east of Seven Trees and 16 miles east-southeast of San Jose's City Hall.
There were no immediate reports of earthquake damage, but some trains were experiencing 7-10 minute delays while inspectors checked for damage.
The earthquake's rattle was felt throughout the Bay Area and beyond from Santa Rosa and Napa on the north, Soledad on the south, and Groveland in Tuolmne County on the east.
It was described by a few residents as "a couple of sharp shakes" that could be felt along the city's "Miracle Mile."
What did we learn here? Don't become complacent - Get your stuff together and have an earthquake kit on hand just in case that day comes. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 06 April 2009 01:16 |
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