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New York snowstorm kills at least five people

The New York snowstorm has killed at least five people after dumping 5ft of snow in parts of the state.…

10 years ago

Keystone XL oil pipeline bill fails to pass Senate

The US Senate has failed to pass a bill approving the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline. The Senate voted by…

10 years ago

New York hit by season’s first big snowfall

New York has been hit by the season's first big snowfall. On November 18, three feet of snow blanketed the…

10 years ago

Charles Manson granted license to marry 26-year-old Afton Elaine Burton

Mass murderer Charles Manson has reportedly been granted a license to marry a 26-year-old woman who has been visiting him…

10 years ago

Michael Brown case: Missouri governor declares emergency ahead of grand jury decision

Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has activated the state's National Guard in anticipation of a grand jury decision over the killing…

10 years ago

Martin Salia: Sierra Leone surgeon with Ebola arrives in US for treatment

Martin Salia, surgeon from Sierra Leone, who is critically ill with Ebola, has arrived in the US for treatment. Dr.…

10 years ago

Donald Blankenship: Former Massey Energy CEO charged in West Virginia coal mine explosion

Former Massey Energy CEO, Donald Blankenship, has been indicted for his role in a 2010 West Virginia coal mine explosion…

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House authorizes Keystone XL oil pipeline construction

On November 14, the House of Representatives passed legislation authorizing construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline by a decisive…

10 years ago

Harold Hamm divorce: Sue Ann Hamm to appeal $1 billion award

The ex-wife of Continental Resources CEO Harold Hamm, Sue Ann Hamm, who was awarded cash and assets worth more than…

10 years ago

Immigration reform: Barack Obama defends plans to use executive powers

President Barack Obama has defended plans to use his overriding executive powers to push through changes to the US immigration…

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