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Belfast 'celebrates' Titanic ship's launch 100 years ago

On May 31, 1911, about a hundred years ago, RMS Titanic, the largest passenger steamship in the world owned by the White Star Line and constructed at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Ireland, was launched into the waters of Victoria Channel in Belfast Harbor.

Aftermath Photos of Tornado Wreck in Joplin, Missouri

The number of missing people from a devastating tornado that hit Joplin, a city of 50,000 in southwestern Missouri, on May 22 reduced to 29, while Missouri officials continued the process of identifying the remains of bodies recovered.
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Deadly E.Coli outbreak in Germany spreads panic worldwide - what you should know

The recent E.coli outbreak in Germany, which killed 11 people, has spread panic and concern throughout Europe and the world. In what is considered the largest E.coli outbreak in Germany, the origin of the recent event is still under investigation. Countries such as Spain and Sweden have been linked to the transport of contaminated cucumbers. Precautions has been taken into account as vegetables are under serious testing and selected kinds may be banned from entering certain countries. Here is...
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Mother in Bronx fatally shot while holding 2-year-old son

Sunday around 11 p.m., a mother of four was fatally shot in the Bronx. The victim, identified as Claudia Millan, 29, was shot in the face in her apartment on Park Avenue near 179th Street in Tremont. She collapsed on the street while still clutching her 2-year-old son's hand, police said.

Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery (Photos)

President Barrack Obama honored the fallen soldiers in today's Memorial Day speech in Arlington National Cemetery. His speech remembered those who gave their life for America and also recognized the families and veterans of those beloved heroes. The country is at debt to the fallen heroes as President Obama's speech is presented below:
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Fleet Week 2011 in NYC [Photos]

Beginning from May 25, Fleet Week in Manhattan, New York has attracted New Yorkers and tourists, and will continue through Memorial Day weekend until June 1.

Memorial Day – What you should know

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is not just another day to take a day-off from work, have BBQ with friends, or get a special discount while shopping, but a day meant to commemorate the U.S. soldiers who died while serving in the military.

NASA Shuttle Endeavour Bids Farewell to Space Station (PHOTOS)

NASA space shuttle Endeavour has left the International Space Station for the last time late Sunday and is headed home ending nearly two weeks of joint flight. Endeavour's next mission will be attracting guests to the California Science Center museum in Los Angeles.
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Top 5 Bogeymen Americans Dread

Adult Americans have their own bogeyman – those shadowy, poorly-understood, but powerful things that are out to get them.

Deadly E.coli cucumbers kill 10 Germans, other countries at risk

In Germany, the current outbreak of E.coli found in cucumbers have claimed two more lives, totaling 10 deaths and over 300 infected. Concerns have been raised as other countries with cucumber shipments may also be at risk. The outbreak started with the shipment of Spanish cucumbers from farms in Malaga and Almeria, which may have been the main cause according to German health chiefs. No official evidence has linked Spain to the outbreak.
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Severe China drought triggers 'Yellow Alert'

The persistent drought that has been affecting many southern China regions, kept the country's National Meteorological Center, maintaining its Yellow Alert high, say reports.

Monday’s A Beach - NYC beaches open Saturday

You’ve had a long hard winter and a very confused spring. It’s finally starting to look like summer so be sure to stop by the beach this Monday for your Memorial Day celebration. The weather will top 90°F (32.2°C), possibly with a thunderstorm early afternoon. But don’t let that rain on your beach parade.

Casey Anthony Trial: A strong odor in Casey's car

George Anthony, father of Casey Anthony who has been charged with killing her 2-year old daughter Caylee, took the witness stand on Friday, saying he smelled strong odor in his daughter Casey' car.

5 Ridiculous Things People Steal

Most people think thieves just steal ‘normal’ things like cash, jewelry, watches, and cars. However, a combination of greed, amorality, and desperate times – as well as demand for potential customers – has driven creative thieves to steal some pretty ridiculous things.

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