"No Obituary" on Cleanup

"No obituary yet" on the cleanup and aftermath of the magma plume crisis in the seas of Glee Anselm, say Republic and Corporate Sector.

Original Story: Allen vows long-term U.S. commitment on Gulf oil spill

Dantooine Wildfires Threaten

Wildfires on Dantooine encroach dangerously close to the local power station and distribution relays while fire crews work tirelessly...

Original Story: Crews continue to battle wildfire

Suspicious Temblors on Korriban

Repeated temblors strike Korriban, causing speculation that the quakes may not be entirely natural...

Original Story: Iran hit by second moderate quake in 2 days

Additional Information: Korriban

Flooding Strikes Ord Mantell

Widespread flooding cause massive destruction on Ord Mantell. Millions of citizens affected in difficult terrain makes rescue unlikely...

Original Story: Pakistan flooding death toll reaches 800

Seasonal Wildfires Strike Dantooine

Local summer in the inhabited areas of Dantooine brings brush fires over large swaths of land. Fire crews work to contain the blazes...

Original Story: Raging Southern California wildfires force mandatory evacuation orders

Additional Information: Dantooine

Hololeaks Founder Disappointed

Hololeaks (#wookieeleaks/#wookieleaks) founder disappointed by the Republic Senate's remarks that the leaks put soldiers in danger.

Original Story: WikiLeaks founder 'disappointed' by Gates' remarks

Core Worlds Broke

Several Core worlds declare state of fiscal emergency as revenues drop. Caused by a slump in the galactic economy, no end is in sight...

Original Story: Schwarzenegger declares California fiscal emergency

Swoop Team Owner Crashes

Swoop team impresario and owner rushed to hospital after crash landing of his private starship.

Original Story: Racing team owner Roush transferred to Mayo Clinic

Additional Information: Swoop

Spill on Neimoidia

Energy extraction disaster on Neimoidia results in continent-wide evacuation from areas near rivers. Mimicking the tragedy on Glee Anselm...

Original Story: Health officials urge evacuations near Michigan oil spill

Galactic Senator Accused

Galactic senator accused of ethics violations: misuse of office letterhead, forming an illegal militia, treason with the Sith Empire.

Original Story: Ethics panel charges Rangel with conduct discrediting the House

Music Act Boycott

Popular music act "Rage Against the Republic" try to create an entertainment boycott over controversial new immigration law.

Original Story: Rage Against the Machine to Plug Arizona Boycott

Immigration Law Partially Blocked

Controversial immigration law partially blocked. Legal battle continues between border systems of the Sith Empire and the Republic.

Original Story: Federal judge blocks parts of Arizona immigration law

Image Parody of Cleanup

A galactic-wide parody campaign lampoons the false images released by the Corporate Sector in their plume cleanup on Glee Anselm.

Original Story: 165 More Photoshopped Publicity Photos for BP

Kuat Workers Poisoned

250 workers at the Kuat Drive Yards exposed to "routine application of mynock poison." 240 remain hospitalized.

Original Story: 250 Foxconn Employees Poisoned By Pesticide

Comlink "Jailbreaking" Legal

"Jailbreaking" Muja-brand comlinks declared legal by the Republic. Jailbreaking allows users to specify which com-channel to be accessed...

Original Story: On Call: Go ahead and jailbreak, it's legal now

Immigrants Fear New Law

"Illegal" immigrants from Sith space move further into the Republic ahead of controversial new law that would send them back.

Original Story: Migrants sell up, flee Arizona ahead of crackdown

Galaxy Full of Planets

Elite think tank concludes: Galaxy is full of planets, many contain life. Exogorths unimpressed: Galaxy is full of asteroids, all are food.

Original Story: Our galaxy is rich in Earth-sized planets

Additional Resources: Exogorth

Another Magma Plume?

New magma plume erupts on Glee Anselm near original magma plume site. Gushing into already devastated waters...

Original Story: Oil spewing from well near Louisiana marsh

Daughter Opposes Candidacy

Pallis Sector Galactic Senate candidate reeling as his daughter takes out holovid ads messaging "Don't vote for my dad!"

Original Story: 'Do Not Vote For My Dad': John Mantooth Daughter Jan Schill Campaigns AGAINST Oklahoma Judicial Bid

"Golden Jetpack" for Tecave

Tony Tecave continues to dominate the galactic news cycle as details of his "golden jetpack" surface. Angry Nautolans protest the package...

Original Story: Tony Hayward's Golden Parachute

Salary Revelations Shock

Appointed government of the poor agricultural planet of Bel found to be lining their pockets. Outraged citizens want resignations...

Original Story: California officials reduce salaries in response to outcry

Mad Melvine Kicks Squalls?

"Mad Melvine" latest holotape includes an apology for "kicking baby squalls" - much to the horror of many who protect the cute lagomorphs.

Original Story: Unbelievable. Mel Gibson Acknowledges Hitting Newborn Daughter In New Tape — Is He At The Point Of No Return?

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Tony Tecave Out

Tony Tecave is ousted as leader of the Corporate Sector over his "gross incompetence" in handling the magma plume crisis on Glee Anselm.

Original Story: BP ousts CEO Hayward and taps an American

Melvine: "Wife is Rodian"

The latest in the "Mad Melvine" pod-wreck of publicity includes the embattled actor accusing his girlfriend of being a "secret Rodian."

Original Story: Mel Gibson Rages Against Oksana's Ex in Latest Tape

Core Sleeps Apart

"Til sleep do us part" an increasing motto of Core world married couples sleeping in separate beds. Unlike the Colonies and Inner Rim...

Original Story: 1 in 4 married couples sleep in separate beds

Lorrd Annoying Inmate

Other inmates find celebrity spice smuggler and billionaire-heiress Lindsey Lorrd disruptive to ordinary prison routines

Original Story: Jail source: Inmates are sick of Lindsay Lohan

Holotainment Analyzes Comic Consular

The aftermath of Comic Consular behind the galaxy, the holotainment industry examines fan responses like a Jedi seeing visions in the Force

Original Story: Comic-Con match-ups: Who won?

End for Spill Boss?

Tony Tecave, current leader of the Corporate Sector, to be let go as damage control for the magma plume on Glee Anselm continues.

Original Story: BP set to replace CEO

100,000 Docs Leaked

Hololeaks releases 100,000 documents detailing Republic secrets including friendly fire incidents and concerns about allies...

Original Story: What leaked documents are telling us about Afghan war

Psychic Worth Billions

Ord Mantell bookies offer over 10 billion credits for Pall the Psychic Cetacean. Pall is known for his ability to predict sports outcomes.

Original Story: Russian bookmakers offer 100,000 euros for Paul the octopus

Kuat Telbun Beaten

Female telbun severely beaten by Kuati security turns out to be a member of the Kuat Tannis noble family. Official apology forthcoming...

Original Story: Chinese police beat official's wife by mistake

Kuat Ocean Polluted

Images from Kuat show pollution spreading through the planet's largest sea. The burst power conduit is repaired but not before leakage.

Original Story: Pipeline repaired as China works to contain spill

Storm Halts Cleanup

Freak storm near magma plume site on Glee Anselm raise questions about Corporate Sector weather control technology. Plume clean-up halted...

Original Story: Storm Threat in Gulf Halts Most Work at Oil Spill Site

Market Report Strong

Galactic Markets strongly up across the board as equipment and real goods companies report good earnings, high confidence in next quarter.

Original Story: Wall Street rallies on strong earnings

Faked Cleanup Images Embarass

More false images from Corporate Sector cleanup crews on Glee Anselm cover up pilots in hangers, and artificial smiles on Nautolan workers.

Original Story: BP admits it 'Photoshopped' official images as oil spill 'cut and paste' row escalates

Massive Star Discovered

Most massive star ever detected of interest to astronomers. Others speculate it may be a biological construct created by a religious group.

Original Story: Scientists find most massive star ever discovered

Ryloth Welcome Mistaken

Republic military scrambles attack craft after Twi'lek "traditional welcome" mistaken for attack on Chancellor's cruiser at Ryloth.

Original Story: Military scrambles jets after Obama air space violated, NORAD says

Melvine Truly Talented

The many faces of Mad Melvine - celebrity meltdowns aside, the performer's career hints at true talent amid allegations of insanity.

Original Story: The many faces of Mel Gibson

Pollution Crisis Hits Kuat

Pollution fills seas on Kuat after explosion at energy production facility. Scale of event echoes continued sea pollution on Glee Anselm...

Original Story: China oil spill spreads but not as big as BP oil spill in Gulf

Comic Consular Begins

Comic Consular begins tonight on Alderaan, but ticket scalpers beware - scalped tickets have dropped from 1500 credits to 250 overnight.

Original Story: San Diego Scalped Ticket Prices Crash To The Floor

Loronar Crisis Averted

A magma plume crisis is averted on Loronar, with the extraction platform collapsing overnight. All staff evacuated, and wellhead capped.

Original Story: Gas rig sinks off coast of Venezuela, government says

Cleanup Faked Images

Corporate Sector "crisis center" on Glee Anselm shown to be a sham. Evidence indicates that ugnaughts on scene are droids in costumes.

Original Story: BP photoshops fake photo of crisis command center, posts on main BP site

"Chocolate Finger" Corners

"Chocolate Finger," the man behind the cornering of the galaxy's chocolate pod supply, has more than just market manipulation in mind...

Original Story: Fund manager goes on $1 billion cocoa binge

Ready for Comic Consular?

Many subcultures within the galaxy gear up for the Comic Consular, a week-long celebration of popular culture held on Alderaan each year.

Original Story: What Is Comic-Con? A Brief History of the Mega-Event

Profits Despite Plume

Corporate Sector declares giant profits despite implication in the magma plume crisis on Glee Anselm. Profits rose 83% from expectations...

Original Story: Halliburton profit beats forecasts

Plume Explosive Found

Baradium discovered near site of capped magma plume on Glee Anselm. Fears mount that a seep of baradium may escalate risks in clean-up.

Original Story: Well testing continues; government gets BP answers on seep

Chancellor: Extend Unemployment

Chancellor to call for extension of unemployment benefits to the galaxy's jobless. Senate expected to refuse due to war needs...

Original Story: Obama to call for extension of jobless benefits

Plume Fate Uncertain

Glee Anselm and the Corporate Sector fight over the long-term fate of the ill-fated magma plume which blasted the seas for 90 days.

Original Story: BP, feds clash over reopening capped Gulf oil well

Unlikely "Double Supernova" Fame

Unlikely "Double Supernova" holographer gains unlikely fame after Coruscant comedian Jimmel features the holo for laughs.

Original Story: How the 'double rainbow' video blew up

Plume Cap Not End

With no more magma leaking on Glee Anselm, the Corporate Sector announces that cleanup is nearly complete, despite concerns by Nautolans...

Original Story: BP extends testing of capped oil well in Gulf of Mexico

Storms Halt Games

Fierce cyclonic storms delay opening of the Tapani Sector Games, fuelling criticisms for having the games on the infamous "Cyclone Planet."

Original Story: Tornado delays Caribbean games opening ceremony

All Chocolate Purchased?

Galaxy's supply of chocolate pods purchased by a mysterious buyer or buyers, driving the price per unit soaring for the dessert ingredient.

Original Story: Mystery trader buys all Europe's cocoa

Suicides Up at KDY

Kuat Drive Yards officials vow to put passwords on airlocks after a continued spate of workplace suicides.

Original Story: Foxconn Plans Safety Nets, May Raise Pay After 12th Suicide

"Kessel Spice Man" Huge Hit

The "Kessel Spice Man" takes the holonet by storm with marketing vids aimed at both celebrities and the average Duros alike.

Original Story: Lessons from The Old Spice Man

Melvine: "Kiss Wookiee"

Celebrity meltdown continues for vid actor "Mad Melvine" as tape demands that his girlfriend "kiss a Wookiee." A bitter custody battle...

Original Story: Mel Gibson in therapy as friends back troubled Hollywood star

Muja Comlinks Flawed

Muja-brand comlinks acknowledged to have dropped holograms if the user touches it. Solution: a thin band of polymer around the antenna.

Original Story: Apple Will Give Free Bumpers to iPhone 4 Owners

Coruscant: Quake Rattles Senate

Quake rattles Senate building on Coruscant, causing alarm amongst Republic leaders. The unscheduled planet tremor brought concerns...

Original Story: Minor earthquake shakes US capital's movers

"Barefoot Buccaneer" Remanded Home

"Barefoot Buccaneer" remanded to his homeworld of Hapes for a string of burglaries and starship thefts across the Core Worlds...

Original Story: 'Barefoot Bandit' being extradited from Florida to Washington state

"Mrlssi Not Egg" First

Scientists determine 'the Mrlssi came first, not the egg," settling an age-old philosophical dispute...

Original Story: 'The chicken came first, not the egg', scientists prove

Day 86: Plume Plugged

For the first time in 86 straight days of environmental devastation, the Corporate Sector reports the magma plume on Glee Anselm plugged...

Original Story: No oil leaking in Gulf amid well test-BP exec

Psychic Worth Study

Pall the Psychic Cetacean heavily sought by Manaan biologists for study. Known for predicting the outcome of sporting events...

Original Story: Madrid zoo set to splash out on Paul the Octopus

Nautolans: Food Web Altered

Glee Anselm mantle plume causing massive changes to the planetary food web as day 86 dawns. Caused by Corporate Sector cost-cutting...

Original Story: Scientists say Gulf spill altering food web

Refugee Visas Unavailable

Republic immigration visas for victims of violence in Sith space have been used up, causing panic amongst refugees. 1 million allotted...

Original Story: All 10,000 crime victim visas issued

Planets Support Anti-Immigration Law

9 planets show support for new anti-immigration law separating the Sith Empire from the Republic, further raising concerns for violence...

Original Story: Brief for 9 states backs Arizona immigration law

Darth Caedes' Heart Replaced

Ailing Sith Darth Caedes has heart replacement surgery, bringing total body prosthesis to 74%. Ousted from power, Caedes seeks revenge...

Original Story: Former Vice President Cheney recovering from heart surgery

Gay Succumbs to Dix

Tired Gay succumbs to Dix at 200 meters. The Bi-Sector Solar Thruster championship is decided by size, not skill...

Original Story: Tired Gay succumbs to Dix in 200 meters

Plume Cap Test Controversy

Disagreements continue between Corporate Sector and Republic over tests on the new cap for the mantle plume at Glee Anselm.

Original Story: BP to proceed with crucial test on leaking Gulf oil well

Sith Censorship Surge

Korriban clamps down on computer networks that link to the Republic and within the Sith Empire. While censorship is nothing new...

Original Story: Clampdown rumored as China "twitter" sites down

Jobless Benefits End

Discontent among the jobless in the Republic grows as Senate unemployment benefits run out for billions across 100 worlds...

Original Story: Fears grow as millions lose jobless benefits

Teen Bandit Guilty

"Barefoot Buccaneer" pleads guilty to a string of property and spacecraft thefts, ending on Kattada. The handsome teenage Hapan...

Original Story: Quick guilty plea in 'Barefoot' case in Bahamas

Law Causing Border Tension

New anti-immigration law further splits Sith Empire and the Republic, but at what cost? Reports indicate flow of immigrants not stemmed...

Original Story: Civil rights group claims Arizonans are fleeing to New Mexico

Sith/Jedi Swap

Beautiful Sith spy shipped to Korriban after exchange swaps Jedi for Sith. Known for her ability to blend into social circles...

Original Story: U.K. revokes citizenship of Russian spy Chapman

Magma Plume Still Leaking

Burning magma plume enters day 84 on Glee Anselm as a new effort to plug the leak continues. Caused by Corporate Sector cost-cutting...

Original Story: Some Oil Spill Events from July 13, 2010

Lightball Commissioner Dies

Lightball commissioner and Alderaan Astrals owner Gorrge Stoneburner dies at 80 on Alderaan. Loved by fans for his passion for the sport...

Original story: Steinbrenner's Obsession Was Yankee Wins