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7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Reported

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Three weak earthquakes rattled portions of New Jersey and northern New York State early Tuesday according to USGS. While they struck within 16 minutes of each other, they were too weak to create any damage or injuries. The first of the three quakes struck at 4:40 am near Califon, New...

Three Earthquakes Rattle New Jersey and New York Within 16 Minutes

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Kayakers and snorkelers exploring the Southern California coast spotted an extremely rare oarfish, nicknamed a "doomsday fish" since they are seen in some parts of the world as harbingers of imminent disasters.  It's one of less than two dozen confirmed sightings of an oarfish in the state in over 120 years, according to UC  San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The oarfish is a "strikingly large, odd-looking fish" with a long, silvery, ribbon-shaped body, according to the Ocean Conservatory. The fish can grow to more than 30 feet long, and have large eyes and "foreboding" red spines in a crown-like...

Extremely rare "doomsday fish" found off California coast

Japanese authorities are urging people across their country to take precautions against the possibility of a mega-earthquake in the coming days; if such a huge earthquake were to occur, there could be significant tsunami impacts across Hawaii and the west coast of North America. A strong magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck...

Megaquake Earthquake Advisory Issued; Expires in 7 Days

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

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COPALIS BEACH, WASH. — When Japan issued its first-ever “megaquake” warning last week, Harold Tobin, Washington state’s seismologist, was watching carefully. The advisory came after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the southern island of Kyushu. Although that shaking caused little major damage — the biggest tsunami wave it produced would have risen up to your knee — it wasn’t the main worry.

Earthquake scientists are learning warning signs of 'The Big One.' When should they tell the public?

Several live and recorded shows were interrupted by a magnitude 4.4 earthquake that hit the Los Angeles area. According to the LA Fire Department, there were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage.

Watch: Magnitude 4.4 earthquake caught during live broadcast on ESPN

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Canada’s two largest freight rail networks could come to a halt Thursday as thousands of workers are threatening to go on strike. Industry groups say it will have a devastating impact on businesses across North America

Canada faces a massive impending railway strike

A volcano has erupted following a 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia’s east coast, spurting a column of ash miles into the air, according to state-run media.

Volcano erupts in Russia after 7.0-magnitude earthquake, sending ash column 5 miles high

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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SHOCKING footage shows the terrifying moment a 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Japan – sparking a tsunami warning. Waves struck the city of Miyazaki on the southwestern island of Kyushu – less than 30 minutes after the 6.9 magnitude quake hit. Warnings have been lifted in several coastal areas of Kyushu and the nearby island of […]

Terrifying moment huge 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocks Japan as tsunami hits shores and people flee swinging buildings

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

New York City, NY

Ian Frazier’s signature voice — droll, ruminative, generous — draws readers in. But his underlying subject here is even bigger than the Bronx: It’s the way the past “bleeds through” the present.

Frazier's 'Paradise Bronx' makes you want to linger in NYC's 'drive-through borough'

Architecture firm Foster + Partners hopes its masterplan for a revitalized Antakya, the Turkish city ravaged by earthquakes in 2023, can be a blueprint for climate resilience.

An earthquake ravaged this city ‘beyond imagination.’ Now it’s being rebuilt to withstand any natural disaster

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Is the "Blue Wall" of states that usually vote Democratic still strong? NPR's Steve Inskeep asks senior editor at "The Atlantic," Ron Brownstein, the writer who coined the term.

Are Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan now the weak link in the Blue Wall?

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The myth of so-called earthquake weather continues to percolate, another way humans try to create order out of chaos. We unpack some of these myths. Many major earthquakes are etched in our memories, from real ones to overcooked ones from '90s disaster flicks. There's the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake during the World Series in the Bay Area and the Northridge quake of 1994 outside of Los Angeles.

The myth of earthquake weather

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On this week's \"My Unsung Hero\" from Hidden Brain: In 1989, Julia Weber was walking in San Francisco when an earthquake struck. A strange came to her rescue.

How a stranger helped this woman survive an earthquake

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On this week's "My Unsung Hero" from Hidden Brain: In 1989, Julia Weber was walking in San Francisco when an earthquake struck. A strange came to her rescue.

How a stranger helped this woman survive an earthquake

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