Tuesday, May 15, 2007 The first website in the world allowing consumers to buy life insurance online instantly has been launched today, targeting specifically New Zealanders. The website, run by life insurance company Pinnacle Life, allows New Zealanders in many…
Major snowstorm sweeps across Eastern US
Sunday, February 7, 2010 A major winter storm, which has been nicknamed by some as “Snowmageddon“, has pummeled parts of the U.S. Middle Atlantic region, dumping up to 19 inches (50 centimeters) of snow in some parts of the Washington…
Oil spill in Alaska closes 800 miles of pipeline
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 800 miles of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System were closed down following a spill of thousands of barrels of crude oil south of Fairbanks, Alaska. A power failure following a routine fire-command system test caused relief valves…
Bush’s Katrina statement contradicted by emerging evidence
Thursday, March 2, 2006 Recently emerging evidence seems to contradict a statement by United States President George W. Bush during Hurricane Katrina. He stated in an interview with ABC on September 1st that, “I don’t think anybody anticipated the breach…
Japanese earthquake death toll surpasses ten thousand
Friday, March 25, 2011 The death toll from the Sendai earthquake has now increased to over ten thousand. In Japan, the National Police Agency has stated that 10,019 are now known to have been killed as a result of the…
HIV-positive man receives 35 years for spitting on Dallas police officer
Sunday, May 18, 2008 An HIV-positive man was sentenced to 35 years in prison Wednesday, one day after being convicted of harassment of a public servant for spitting into the eye and open mouth of a Dallas, Texas police officer…
Former US Speaker of the House Hastert planning to retire
Wednesday, August 15, 2007 Republican officials announced today that Rep. Dennis Hastert of Illinois will be leaving the United States Congress when his present congressional term concludes at the end of next year. Hastert has served in Illinois’ 14th district…
Queensland braces for Category 5 cyclone
Sunday, March 19, 2006 Thousands of residents are evacuating coastal areas of far north Queensland (QLD), set to be lashed by Cyclone Larry tomorrow morning. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology warns that the “very destructive core of Severe Tropical Cyclone…
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John Vanderslice plays New York City: Wikinews interview
Thursday, September 27, 2007 John Vanderslice has recently learned to enjoy America again. The singer-songwriter, who National Public Radio called “one of the most imaginative, prolific and consistently rewarding artists making music today,” found it through an unlikely source: his…