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Northeast
Lightning Blamed for Dow Chemical Plant Fire
May 16, 2012, 10:00 pmThe cause of a Dow Chemical plant fire in the Pennsylvania town of Bristol is being blamed on lightning, according to local reports. At least one death was reported in [...]
18 Tons of Greek Yogurt Spilled in Crash
May 15, 2012, 10:01 pm
A tractor-trailer hauling Chobani Yogurt crashed in upstate New York, spilling 18 tons of the creamy substance onto the highway. Crews were still cleaning the site as of [...]
Philly Robbers Disguised as Muslim Women
April 26, 2012, 1:30 am
Philadelphia’s Islamic community is offering a $20,000 reward leading to the arrest and conviction of men dressed as Muslim women who robbed several banks and committed a [...]
Vermont Governor Chased by Bears
April 15, 2012, 10:37 pm
Four wild bears on your doorstep, what would you do? That was the question Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin had to face Thursday night.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker a ‘Hero’ After Fire Rescue
April 15, 2012, 11:58 am
Say what you will about Newark mayor Cory Booker, but he became a real life hero this past week when he rescued a neighbor from her burning house.
Connecticut Poised to End Death Penalty
April 12, 2012, 9:13 pm
Connecticut lawmakers passed a bill to abolish the state’s death penalty, and will now send the legislation to Gov. Daniel Malloy for signature.
Connecticut Nears Ending Capital Punishment
April 5, 2012, 6:48 pm
The Connecticut state Senate voted early on Thursday morning to repeal the state’s death penalty, with the House expected to approve the same legislation.
Long Island SAT Cheating Scandal Prompts New Security
March 27, 2012, 11:28 pm
The testing scandal on Long Island involving possibly dozens of high school students has prompted security changes for students seeking to take the SAT exams, testing company [...]
Quadruple Murder Suspect Acquitted
March 22, 2012, 10:59 pm
A man accused of shooting and killing four people in Boston during a drug robbery was acquitted by a jury on Thursday, media reports said.
Fire Leaves 20,000 in Boston Without Power
March 14, 2012, 9:08 pm
A fire in a Boston utility facility late Tuesday left as many as 20,000 business and residential customers without power throughout Wednesday, according to utility provider NSTAR.
Selected Topics from The Epoch Times
