Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Global News:
Death Toll Rising After Tsunami Hits Indonesia
(The New York Times)

In Jakarta Indonesia, the death toll has been rising dramatically. There were two horrendous disasters; a tsunami and a volcanic eruption. The tsunami was set off by a 7.7 magnitude near the Mentawai Islands. The effects are tremendous, the earthquake left 113 people dead, hundreds missing, and now thousands homeless. The earthquake also consisted of severe measures. This had caused one death, 10 injuries, and many severe burns. Hopefully Indonesian government can gather themselves after this phenomenon of a loss and try to attain structured society through all of the broken hearts.

(http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/27/world/asia/27indo.html?ref=world)

National News:
Teenager Known For Hiccups Now Faces a Murder Charge
(The New York Times)

In Miami Florida, a resident Jennifer Mee; known as 'the hiccup girl' in 2007 became the talk of town. No, her hiccups did not return but she is now in the limelight because she is facing a murder charge. She had forced someone into their home and tried to rob him. When he wouldn't give them the money- he was shot four times and later had passed away. Along with the others involved in this attempted-robbery, she is baing charged with muder unless she can clear her name.

(http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/26/us/26hiccup.html?_r=1&ref=us)

Local News:
NJ Transit resumes normal rail service
(The Bergen Record)

Unlike the last few trips, commuters will now be able to travel to and from New York Penn Station. After the train had left its tracks, 17 hours later, around 5 am. Tuesday morning the service was restored. no one was injured when the two trains carrying 150 people each had set off their tracks. The commuters will not face the congestion in the station any longer because officials have taken control of the situation.

(http://www.northjersey.com/news/102610_NJ_Transit_resumes_normal_rail_service.html)