Fungus Massacre on Felucia

"Fungus massacre" as mushroom hunters on Felucia die in droves. A combination of bad weather, poisonous fungus and predators...

Original Story: Mushroom hunter "massacre" claims 18 lives in Italy

Smuggler Warlord Apprehended

Famed smuggler warlord Blondie Valdez captured in the Outer Rim after more than a year of tracking and pursuit.

Original Story: Mexico captures "La Barbie" drug trafficker

Eeral Threatens Arkania

Galactic storm Eeral continues its relentless move toward the Colonies, causing hyperspace disruptions and fears of planetfall at Arkania.

Original Story: Hurricane Earl could take aim at Carolinas by Friday

Mynock Strikes Liner

Mynock strike on commercial freighter caused minimal damage, say authorities. The Kattada to Alderaan liner was carrying 1700 passengers.

Original Story: Bird strikes Alaska Airlines plane

Egg Investigators Horrified

Egg recall investigators report horrific conditions including refuse, uncaged animals, and disease-tainted droid manipulators.

Original Story: FDA reports numerous violations at egg farms

10% Police Sacked

10% of the police on Coruscant fired as a result of corruption and other crimes. No comment from the Senate on this matter.

Original Story:  More than 3,000 Mexican federal police fired, commissioner says

New Flooding on Ord Mantell

Rain, floods continue on Ord Mantell, with new areas being inundated. A massive sentientarian crisis continues as aid slowly arrives.

Original Story: Pakistan town submerged amid fight to rebuild levees

Surprise Centrality Supernova

Surprise supernova in the Centrality snarls navigation and causes evacuations, but no damage reported yet.

Original Story: Long-dormant volcano erupts in Indonesia

Ghost Planet's Revenge?

"Ghost planet" hunters killed when actual planet hits them in same orbit.

Original Story: 'Ghost train' hunter killed by train in North Carolina

Deathstick Subsidy Nixed

"Deathsticks are not a necessity." Cheap deathsticks no longer provided to elderly by government of Cheelit in a cost-cutting move.

Original Story: Cuba to withdraw cheap cigarettes for elderly

Dancers Disrupt Church

Twi'lek dancers protest religious group using exotic dance in front of church. The Bron Church seeks to shut down Twi'lek clubs.

Original Story: Ohio strippers stage picket outside church services

Flood Victims Exodus

One million flood victims strain shipping on Ord Mantell. Refugees are filling every space on departing starships after deadly flooding.

Original Story: South Pakistan floods displace a million in 48 hours

Jedi Missing

Jedi investigating human migrant deaths in the Outer Rim goes missing along with guard detail. Chiss deny involvement, Hutts silent...

Original Story: Chief investigator of Mexico mass killings goes missing

Viewer Appreciation Friday Quick Links

Thank you, loyal viewers of HNN, for taking part in our Viewer Appreciation Day vote.

The following hololinks can be used to quickly get you to a headline to share with others.

The rules are:

• The headline with the most RTs by midnight Pacific, August 27th will be featured in a weekend-long news cycle storyline.
• You may RT as many or as few headlines as you wish, as often as you wish.

Some suggested headlines:

1. Imperial Agent found slain at his home was 2 weeks post-mortem. Blue lightsaber found on body indicates Agent may be a Jedi cross dresser.
2. Rampant holonet hoax message states that a giant orbiting battle station will be visible in the sky "as large as a moon" tomorrow.
3. Greenputter Fyury oversleeps and misses tee time in the prestigious Republic Core Delivery Company Open. Fyury: "disappointed, sleepy."
4. Mad Melvine in the news again as local prosecutors find new evidence in his domestic disputes. Melvine uncharacteristically had no comment.
5. HNN Special Report: Forces of the Black Sun reportedly attack Corellia in an effort to secure smuggler trade routes.
6. Armed militia to stand guard during Jedi Holocron smashing event hosted by local Sith temple on Commenor.
7. "Red alert" issued for the star Galeras, which is expected to supernova soon. Galeras sits on the Perlemian Route and will disrupt travel.
8. Cardooine Cough outbreak on Corellia is worst in centuries due to lack of immunization in children, say health officials.
9. A popular low-emission speeder, the Prior, will get an artificial humming sound to warn pedestrians due to its silence while in motion.
10. Trapped Apatros miners heard singing through comlink sent down rescue hole. Estimates for rescue still remain in the timescale of months...
11. Famous greenputter Bha'lir Woods is single after his divorce became final today. Woods' infidelity came to light after a speeder crash...
12. Bitter protests surround building of Sith temple on Coruscant. While peaceful, tensions are high as protestors promise more direct action.
13. Discharged Republic Trooper hijacks shuttle and takes hostages. Several hostages killed in police assault on shuttle, hijacker shot dead.
14. "I thought it was already sealed?" Glee Anselm residents confused as Corporate Sector engages in its 14th "final seal" of the magma plume.
15. Major battle on the Sith borderworlds of Empire and Republic space. Battling smuggler and Sith warships reported around five systems...
16. New Republic Credit rules take effect, protecting consumers from high fees and data-transfer-outages.
17. Rape and molestation charges dropped against the founder of Hololeaks, also known as #wookieeleaks.

Agent was Jedi Cross Dresser

Imperial Agent found slain at his home was 2 weeks post-mortem. Blue lightsaber found on body indicates Agent may be a Jedi cross dresser.

Original Story: Murdered spook was a cross dresser

Moon-sized Battle Station Hoax

Rampant holonet hoax message states that a giant orbiting battle station will be visible in the sky "as large as a moon" tomorrow.

Original Story: Mars-moon hoax returns

Teen Robber a Murderer

Robbery goes awry when teen murderer shoots victim because "he said I looked like a spring nerf."

Original Story: Girl, 14, charged with shooting two men, one fatally

Fyury Furious For Oversleeping

Greenputter Fyury oversleeps and misses tee time in the prestigious Republic Core Delivery Company Open. Fyury: "disappointed, sleepy."

Original Story: Furyk disqualified for oversleeping

Galeras Goes Nova

Galeras goes nova, snarling navigation along the Perlemian Trade Route. Traffic advisories are likely to be in place for a few more days.

Original Story: Colombia's Galeras Volcano Erupts, No Injuries

Egg Recall Expands

More species of eggs added to recall that stretches across the Core and into the Colonies. Current count of recalled eggs: 1 quadrillion.

Original Story: Check your refrigerator! Two new egg brands added to recall list

Murdered Humans Were Migrants

Humans in mass grave were migrants moving to the Core, says local authority. Murdered migrants were likely slain in a Chiss/Hutt dispute.

Original Story:  Mexican investigators trying to identify 72 bodies found near border

More Mad Melvine Machinations

Mad Melvine in the news again as local prosecutors find new evidence in his domestic disputes. Melvine uncharacteristically had no comment.

Original Story: Prosecutors get evidence in Mel Gibson domestic violence probe

Militia to Guard Holocron Smashing

Armed militia to stand guard during Jedi Holocron smashing event hosted by local Sith temple on Commenor.

Original Story: Pastor says armed militia to protect church during Quran-burning event

Mass Grave Found

Mass grave found of humans in the remote Outer Rim. Officials speculate they are part of a long-running feud between the Chiss and Hutts.

Original Story: Probe continues into 72 bodies found on Mexican ranch near U.S. border

Supernova Traffic Alert

"Red alert" issued for the star Galeras, which is expected to supernova soon. Galeras sits on the Perlemian Route and will disrupt travel.

Original Story: 'Red alert' issued for Colombian volcano after non-explosive eruption

Additional Information:

• For travelers navigating Core-ward from beyond Tanaab, HNN recommends choosing to move through Hapes Consortium space, then Kattada-Carida-Tapani.
• For travelers navigating Rim-ward from the Core, HNN recommends detour to Kattada via the Metellos Route, then Commenor-Onderon-Hapes Consortium, then Tanaab.
• All travelers can expect significant navigational delays.

Egg Recall Spreads

Egg recall spreads to other worlds in the Core as illness is reported on five more planets. The current recall amount is 220 trillion eggs.

Original Story: Michigan added to list of states facing salmonella-related egg recall

Cardooine Cough on Corellia

Cardooine Cough outbreak on Corellia is worst in centuries due to lack of immunization in children, say health officials.

Original Story: Whooping cough outbreak could be worst in 50 years

Election Night for Five Sectors

Election night for five sectors of Republic space. These primaries for Galactic Senate and governorship positions are closely watched...

Original Story: Election Center

Prior Gets Noise

A popular low-emission speeder, the Prior, will get an artificial humming sound to warn pedestrians due to its silence while in motion.

Original Story: Sounds like a Prius down the street

Ord Mantell Disease Risk Mounting

Ord Mantell disease risk mounting as aid trickles in to the flooded cities. "Where is the Republic?" asks the local government.

Original Story: Pakistan facing 'serious' threat of epidemic disease

Trapped Miners Singing

Trapped Apatros miners heard singing through comlink sent down rescue hole. Estimates for rescue still remain in the timescale of months...

Original Story: Trapped Chilean miners sing national anthem in first verbal contact

Wreck on Kintan

Wrecked starship reported on Kintan. Reports indicate the ship crashed on approach with less than half the passengers safe in escape pods.

Original Story: Survivors reported after plane crashes in China

Woods' Divorce Final

Famous greenputter Bha'lir Woods is single after his divorce became final today. Woods' infidelity came to light after a speeder crash...

Original Story: Tiger Woods' divorce finalized

Tweet Lunch Deal

"Tweet" your lunch, says Coruscant eatery. Customers who broadcast their order can get discounts if others buy it, making lunch a game.

Original Story: Restaurant urges eating and tweeting(2:05)

Sith Temple Protested

Bitter protests surround building of Sith temple on Coruscant. While peaceful, tensions are high as protestors promise more direct action.

Original Story: Rival protests held at New York Ground Zero mosque site

Hung Bodies Found

Grim escalation in gang wars on Nar Shaddaa as several bodies are hung from a bridge in warning.

Original Story: Bodies hung from bridge in Cuernavaca, Mexico

Miners Alive in Shelter

Miners on Apatros presumed dead in cave-in are alive and safe in a shelter. Rescue crews will take several months to reach them.

Original Story: Trapped Chilean miners: 'We are fine in the shelter'

Bloody End to Hijacking

Discharged Republic Trooper hijacks shuttle and takes hostages. Several hostages killed in police assault on shuttle, hijacker shot dead.

Original Story: Bloody end to Philippines hostage drama

Glee Anselm Magma Sealed?

"I thought it was already sealed?" Glee Anselm residents confused as Corporate Sector engages in its 14th "final seal" of the magma plume.

Original Story: Allen: 'Bottom kill' could be complete by week after Labor Day

Disease Stalks Ord Mantell

Disease stalks Ord Mantell in the wake of floods which covered 20% of the habitable land mass. Many ill are not reported due to isolation...

Original Story: South Pakistan villagers flee threatened areas

Brazen Bith Prowl Painting

50 billion credit painting by Unna Lettu reported stolen from museum in a brazen daylight robbery. Two Bith are held in connection.

Original Story: Egyptian minister says Van Gogh picture still missing
Additional Information: Unna Lettu

Smuggler/Sith Fight

Major battle on the Sith borderworlds of Empire and Republic space. Battling smuggler and Sith warships reported around five systems...

Original Story: Drug traffickers, Mexican police battle within yards of U.S. border

New Credit Rules Begin

New Republic Credit rules take effect, protecting consumers from high fees and data-transfer-outages.

Original Story: New credit card restrictions take effect

Ions Flood Colony

Nebula overflows into asteroid colony, causing ion flooding affecting 50,000. 230 habitats collapsed, but zero deaths reported.

Original Story: More than 50,000 evacuated after river overflows in northeast China

Hololeaks Founder Cleared

Rape and molestation charges dropped against the founder of Hololeaks, also known as #wookieeleaks.

Original Story: Sweden drops rape accusation against founder of WikiLeaks

Chancellor Bypasses Senate

Chancellor makes four appointments while Senate is in recess, including a new ambassador and a food safety commissioner.

Original Story: Obama makes four appointments, bypassing Senate

Market Report Weak

Galactic markets fall for a second straight week as word of a slowed recovery cause investor jitters and Verpine hive-mind shivers.

Original Story: S&P and Dow fall for second week on recovery woes

Egg Illness Triples

Cases of illness from tainted eggs triples on Coruscant with the recall expanding to nearly 5 trillion eggs.

Original Story: Salmonella cases almost triple as tainted eggs are recalled

Aiwhas Grounded on Naboo

Dozens of aiwhas ground themselves on Naboo, with frustrated wildlife advocates seeking the reason behind this mass die-off.

Original Story: Dozens of stranded whales die in New Zealand

Kessel Fugitive Couple Captured

Kessel fugitive and Ubese accomplice captured on Little Kessel after a hunt that spanned the galaxy.

Original Story: US police catch 'Bonnie and Clyde' fugitive couple

Farrfin Blacks Out

Power outage on Farrfin not directly related to wildfires there, say officials after water and power services stopped for an hour.

Original Story: Power cut in Russian city fixed

Massive Plume Remains

Planetologists report a massive 2000km plume floating at depth in the seas of Glee Anselm, despite assurances from the Corporate Sector.

Original Story: 22-mile-long oily plume mapped near BP well site

Doubled Crisis on Ord Mantell

Republic calls for more help in Ord Mantell flooding. Recent estimates of displaced, injured, and sick have doubled overnight.

Original Story: UN calls for more aid for flood-hit Pakistan

Chancellor a Sith?

One in five citizens of the Republic believe the Chancellor is a Sith, says new survey. Chancellor's supporters: "We'd be able to tell."

Original Story: Growing number in America believe Obama a Muslim - poll

Reek Leap

Reek leaps into crowd at gladiatorial ring on Iridonia. The reek was part of a show intended to demonstrate the athleticism of the creature.

Original Story: Dozens hurt as bull goes on rampage through crowd

Combat Troopers Leave

Last combat troopers leave the border between Sith and Republic space, giving hope to those seeking peace between those governments.

Original Story: Last U.S. combat convoy has left Iraq

Eggs Infect Thousands

Thousands fall ill on Coruscant, linked to infected eggs. A trillion egg recall is underway as more ill flock to hospitals daily.

Original Story: Egg recall grows to 380 million, hundreds may be sick

Celestial Choir Sings

In Cultural News, a rare recording of the "Celestial Choir" from Iego has caught the attention of critics.

Original Story: U SMILE 800% SLOWER

Baby Babble Boom

Ryl "babble" from Ryloth-made baby monitors are on same frequency as Coruscant taxis. Confusion and ticking biological chronos reported.

Original Story: US baby babble hits Japan taxis

Blago Avoids Corruption

Senator Blago of the Fakir Sector found guilty of lying to authorities, mistrial called on corruption charges. Thought an open/shut case...

Original Story: Ex-Illinois Governor Blagojevich found guilty of lying

22 Planets in Danger

22 planets in danger of "double-dip" recession.

Original Story: 22 cities in danger of a double-dip recession

The following planets have been identified by the Galactic Concern for Wealth and Stability as being in danger of slipping deeper into economic recession:

• Alderaan
• Balmorra
• Bogden
• Cal-Seti
• Corellia
• Coruscant
• Cristophsis
• Geonosis
• Kattada
• Kuat
• Malastare
• Manaan
• Metellos
• Ophuchi
• Ralltiir
• Roche
• Subterrel
• Sullust
• Tanaab
• Taris
• Tynna
• Utapau

Magma Only 20% Contained

Magma plume on Glee Anselm only 20% contained, with the remaining causing massive damage to life on the floor of the ocean, says report.

Original Story: Reports focus on lingering effects of Gulf oil spill

No Charges for Podracer

Podracer pilot "Sloppy" not to be charged in deaths of 80 spectators on Malastare due to "danger clause" waivers.

Original Story: California Patrol: Driver in deadly race crash will not face charges

Mad Melvine Meets Cliff

Celebrity "Mad Melvine" crashes speeder into cliff, escapes uninjured. Local authority calls his behavior "sober and gentlemanly."

Original Story: Police: Mel Gibson was 'a gentleman' after Malibu crash

Star Tours Breaks Apart

Star Tours craft breaks apart on landing, spilling passengers across hangar. The craft reportedly hit a comet and fuel tanker on landing.

Original Story: Colombia plane crash in bad weather kills one, injures more than 120

Taxes? Die This Year

Planning to die soon? A loophole in estate taxes for the Republic closes on the last day of this year.

Original Story: How to cheat the tax man in 2010

Malastare Podrace Disaster

80 spectators killed during podrace on Malastare. A pod careened off an obstacle and plowed into spectators standing next to the course.

Original Story: Spectators killed at US California 200 off-road race

Farffin Bans Grain Exports

Farrfin blocks all grain exports, citing shortages caused by massive wildfires on the main continent. Grain markets reacted immediately...

Original Story: Russia ban on grain export begins

Pirates Blockade Worlds

Hyperlanes to Koru Neimodia blocked by pirates. Reports indicate that crews are being pulled from their ships at the blockade sites...

Original Story: Mexican cartel blockades streets in Monterrey

Vampires Attack World

Mythical rabid energy vampires swarm the small world of Or Dalet, killing 4000 and injuring tens of thousands. Thought to be a legend...

Original Story: Peru battles rabid vampire bats after 500 people bitten
Additional Information: Energy Vampire
Additional Informaiton: Ord Dalet

ExplorCorps Crash Killed Victims

ExplorCorps crash: All who died in crash died on impact, says autopsy report. Rescuers relieved after delays by fierce weather conditions.

Original Story: Autopsies find injuries in Alaska plane crash were not survivable

Glee Anselm Sues Corporate Sector

Glee Anselm government sues the Corporate Sector for failing to clean up and pay claims, while running million credit PR holoads.

Original Story:  Alabama files suit against BP, Transocean

Senate Nominee Indicted

Nominee for Galactic Senate indicted on obscenity charges. The unlikely candidate is already under scrutiny for vote-rigging...

Original Story: Greene indicted on obscenity charges

20% of Ord Mantell Underwater

One-fifth of the landmass in Ord Mantell now underwater. As the scale of the flooding becomes apparent, the Republic debates a response.

Original Story: Second wave of flooding threatens southern Pakistan

Inter-Species Marriages Ok'd

Wookiee-human marriages allowed to continue - no stay on appeals to controversial ruling, says judge. Conservatives and Trandoshans enraged.

Original Story:  Judge gives the green light for same-sex marriage in California

Bomb Blasts Balmorra

Bomb rocks capitol of Balmorra near the studios of local communication networks. Questions remain as the nine injured are treated...

Original Story: Car bomb rocks Colombian capital

Galactic Celebration Begins

Today the Galactic Celebration begins (#swcv) on Manaan (also known as "Lando"). A semi-annual cultural and historical celebration...

Original Story: Celebration V
Additional Information: Manaan

Galaxy Tours: Vouchers and Humor

Galaxy Tours offers vouchers and levity after one of their stewards berated passengers, grabbed a Ryll beer and then ejected via escape pod.

Original Story:  JetBlue pokes fun at itself over runaway flight attendant

Storms Halt Capping

Glee Anselm plume site wracked with seasonal storms, endangering efforts to permanently cap the final cap over the temporary cap.

Original Story: Work on stalled relief well to restart 96 hours after storm passes

Galactic Markets Flogged

Galactic Markets turn sharply downward as economic woes continue. All three major markets dropped around 3% in heavy, dispirited trading.

Original Story: Stocks get a beatdown on global concerns

Fire + Radiation = Disaster

Farrfin wildfires threaten to become a global catastrophe when fire meets contaminated plants.

Original Story:  Russian fires threaten to stir Chernobyl radiation

Cube Solution Found

Xim's Cube, a popular puzzle based on the colorful treasure key of the same name, found to require 20 moves or fewer to solve.

Original Story: Rubik's Cube quest for speedy solution comes to an end

HOPA a Hoax

"HOPA" junior broker a hoax according to sources who hired the actress that played the role. Feminists and brokers reportedly disappointed.

Original Story: A word from Jenny (16 Photos)

HOPA Broker Quits

Twi'lek junior broker resigns position by spelling out "I quit" in smashed droid parts after boss calls her "HOPA" ('slave girl' in Ryl).

Original Story: Girl quits her job on dry erase board, emails entire office (33 Photos)

"Wormholes" Senator Dies

ExplorCorps crash death-toll includes former "holonet is a series of wormholes" senator, while former Jedi ExplorCorps head and son survive.

Original Story: Former Senator Ted Stevens dies in Alaska plane crash

Bolt Injured

Solar Thruster champion Bolt takes remainder of year off after injured run with Gay results in humiliation.

Original Story: Injured Usain Bolt to miss the rest of 2010 season

Surfacing Magma Concerns

Questions remain on Glee Anselm as the long-term effects of the magma plume begin to surface.

Original Story: In the Gulf, scientific questions still lurk beneath the surface

Senator Not Nerf

Senator up for trial on ethics violations with the Banking Clan will "not be a sacrificial nerf." Demanding a trial to clear her name...

Original Story: Waters: 'I will not be a sacrificial lamb for anyone'

"Wormholes" Senator a Passenger

This just in: Former "The Holonet is a series of wormholes" Senator also thought to be on wrecked ExplorCorps ship.

Original Story: Ted Stevens may have been on plane that crashed in Alaska

ExplorCorps Ship Crashes

Downed astrogation ship thought to contain former head of the Jedi ExplorCorps. Five of 8 crew survived crash on a remote ice planet...

Original Story: Ted Stevens may have been on plane that crashed in Alaska

Kessel Fugitive Deadly

Last Kessel fugitive and Ubese accomplice still at large, "won't go down without a blaster fight."

Original Story: Arizona convict, fiancee won't 'go down lightly,' marshal warns

Runaway Speeder Recall

Auto-ignition malfunctions linked to SoroSuub recall of 328 million speeders. Drivers reported runaway landspeeders...

Original Story: Honda recalls 383,000 cars for rollaway danger

Angry Steward Escapes

Galaxy Tours steward gains unlikely fame as he becomes angry, yells at passengers, leaves in escape pod while still shouting.

Original Story: Cursing, beer and a popped chute as flight attendant quits

Newly Elected and Ill

Corellian Sub-Diktat falls ill 2 days after taking office. Now undergoing surgery, the 63-standard-year-old J. Garzon has high hopes...

Original Story: Colombian Vice-President Garzon has heart surgery

"Net Neutrality" Plan Suspicious

Proponents of "net neutrality" skeptical of new plans by Millenial and TrueHorizon to reform holonet service.

Original Story: Google and Verizon's vision for open internet

Another Corrupt Senator?

Another Senator implicated in ethics violations - this time with the Banking Clan - as the midterm elections loom.

Original Story: Waters hit with three counts by House ethics panel

Fugitive Caught on Galidraan

One Kessel escapee remains at large as the other is captured on Galidraan. The remaining escapee is armed and very dangerous...

Original Story: One Arizona escapee recaptured in Wyoming

Centerpoint Cooling Woes

Third attempt to repair critical cooling components at Centerpoint Station beginning soon amidst concerns for crew and residents...

Original Story: Third repairs spacewalk for ISS astronauts

3 Billion for Glee Anselm

Corporate Sector deposits first 3 billion of 20 billion credits demanded by the Chancellor to pay for cleanup on Glee Anselm.

Original Story: BP makes $3bn deposit in $20bn relief fund

Naked StarSpeeder Record Set

Galactic record set for number of naked riders on a StarSpeeder tour. The stunt was performed off Mygeeto and raised credits for charity...

Original Story: Naked rollercoaster 'record broken' in Essex
Additional Information: StarSpeeder 3000

Death Rate Doubles on Farrfin

Death rate doubles on Farrfin as record heat coincides with continent-wide wildfires.

Original Story: Death rate doubles in Moscow as heatwave continues

"Blackstar Warrior" Wows

Popular movie "Blackstar Warrior" wowing audiences across the Inner Rim.

Original Story: Blackstar Warrior Trailer

Malachor V Remembered

Today is the anniversary of the Final Destruction of Malachor V.

Original Story: Nagasaki remembers atomic victims

Fugitives Thought at Galidraan

Escaped Kessel murderers thought to be hiding on Galidraan, are linked to burned bodies found on Tatooine.

Original Story: U.S. marshals on the hunt for Arizona convicts in Yellowstone

Korriban Disaster Troubles

"Natural" landslides on Korriban stymies rescuers due to scale. Death toll climbs amid heavy weather and inhospitable terrain...

Original Story: Death toll rises to 137 in China mudslide

Korriban Suffers Landslides

Landslides on Korriban kill dozens. While some doubts remain about the source of these slides, they are apparently natural in origin...

Original Story: Dozens killed in landslides in China's Gansu province

Tragedy at Leisure Games

Finalist dies in Galactic Leisure Games on Kattada. The young Duros from Ord Zat was leading in the "Hot Mist Room" portion of the Games...

Original Story: Finalist dies at World Sauna event in Finland

Beating is Traditional Dance?

Rattataki man accused of beating wife in front of Dorumaa store was "performing traditional 'thief's dance.'"

Original Story: Turkish man accused of wife beating in NZ 'was dancing'

Sugar Ship Released

Pirates abandon hijacked vessel off Iego when cargo determined to be algae sugar, not unprocessed energy.

Original Story: Pirates abandon sugar ship Syria Star seized off Horn
Additional Information: algae sugar

Beebleberries in Sith Space?

Sith Empire deal with comlink manufacturers almost concluded. Beebleberry comlinks are currently under scrutiny due to lack of oversight...

Original Story: Saudi accord to prevent ban on Blackberry 'in sight'

Floods Pummel Ord Mantell

"Red alert" on Ord Mantell - "historic floods" sweep southward into the plains, prompting mass evacuations.

Original Story: Pakistan issues flooding 'red alert' for Sindh province

Disasters Show Industry Unsafe

Neimoidian energy extraction disaster shows widespread failure in safeguarding and maintaining energy pipelines. Widespread pollution...

Original Story: The Kalamazoo River 'mess' is a lot more than that

Gay Dominates Solar Thruster

Gay dominates Bolt and Rimmer in the 100 meter Solar Thruster trials at Galena. Gay, who succumbed to Dix at the Bi-Sector championship...

Original Story: Tyson Gay beats Usain Bolt over 100m for first time

Ord Mantell Floods Widespread

"14 million affected by floods" say aid groups in the mountainous regions of Ord Mantell. As the worst floods in planetary history...

Original Story: Pakistan floods 'hit 14m people'

Childrens' Stands Cause Outrage

Outrage over childrens' muja-aide stands on Coruscant being closed down by health inspectors prompts review by government.

Original Story: Zealous Health Inspector Busts Ore. Girl For Unlicensed Lemonade Stand

Smoggy Farrfin Alerted

Health officials on Farrfin issue smog alert as worst wildfires in history continue to burn, threatening towns and agriculture.

Original Story: Moscow under smog health warning as wildfires burn

Supernova Destroys Planet

Supernova destroys small planet in Sith Imperial space. No injuries or deaths reported, but astrogators are warned of debris.

Original Story: 4 people feared dead after volcano eruption in Indonesia

Taris Remembered

Today is the anniversary of the Destruction of Taris.

Original Story: Hiroshima 65 years later: US attends ceremony, but offers no apology

Additional Information: Destruction of Taris

Nautolans: Finish Cleanup!

As the rock hardens over the magma plume site on Glee Anselm, more Nautolans ask if the Corporate Sector really will clean their waters.

Original Story: BP Finished Cementing Well, Oil Spill Cleanup Continues

Magma Plume Sealed

Magma plume on Glee Anselm declared completely sealed by Corporate Sector. Plans for new magma drilling begin by Republic.

Original Story: Allen: Static kill will 'virtually assure' no more oil leak

Eagan Approved for Court

Galactic Senate approves 9th Court Justice in near-record time with the appointment of Chandrilan solicitor Klena Eagan.

Original Story: Senate approves Kagan for high court

IA: 200,000 Sales Daily

Industrial Automaton reports 200,000 droids sold daily, galaxywide.

Original Story: Google CEO: 200,000 Android devices sold each day

A. Rod in 600 Club

Alderaan Astrals slugger A. Rod hits 600th career orbit-run, making him the youngest member of the "600 club" in lightball.

Original Story: Alex Rodriguez hits milestone 600th home run

Inter-Species Ruling Opposed

Conservative and Trandoshan Proposition 8 supporters vow to appeal landmark ruling regarding the ban on Wookiee-human marriage.

Original Story: Conservatives vow to fight Prop. 8 ruling, citing threat to gay marriage bans nationwide

Marriage Ban Unconstitutional

Republic courts overturn ban on Wookiee-human marriages, marking a victory for sapient rights activists.

Original Story: Judge rules California's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

Spice Penalties Reworked

Republic penalties for possession of spice or glitterstim made more consistent in a new law signed by the Chancellor.

Original Story: Obama signs bill reducing cocaine sentencing gap

Border Citizens Fear Violence

Citizens of Sith/Republic border worlds fear violence as Republic drawdown continues.

Original Story: Iraqis fear renewed violence as U.S. disengages

Logo Display Challenged

Republic to the holonet: Don't use our logos, it's illegal! Holonet to Republic: I don't think that law means what you think it means.

Original Story: FBI to Wikipedia: Remove our seal

Republic Ups Magma Estimates

Galactic Republic reluctantly upgrades magma estimates on Glee Anselm, making it the worst magma eruption on a settled planet in history.

Original Story: Feds Dramatically Increase Oil Spill Estimate, Making BP's The Worst Offshore Oil Accident In History

Hololeaks Trooper Disciplined Before

Republic trooper behind the "Hololeaks" (#wookieeleaks) had been disciplined at least twice before, sources inside the Republic say.

Original Story: Leak suspect had been disciplined at least twice before arrest

Force-transitional Denied Treatment

Sith-to-Jedi-transitional denied treatment at Metellos hospital. "Bring the Jedi Council's approval" before treatment nurses say...

Original Story: Transgender woman says hospital mistreated her

Ord Mantell: Flood Aid Delayed

Ord Mantell flooding causing rising casualties, outbreaks of disease feared as aid delays grow.

Original Story: Officials fear disease outbreak in flood-hit Pakistan

Collosal Wildfires on Farrfin

Continent-wide wildfires on Farrfin cause 500 towns to be evacuated. Thought to be caused by careless burning and not natural causes...

Original Story: Wildfires force state of emergency for 500 Russian towns

Lindsey Lorrd Released

Celebrity spice smuggler Lindsey Lorrd released from prison. Lorrd has transferred to an addiction clinic as part of her sentence.

Original Story: Lindsay Lohan released from jail

Princess Chelsea Weds

Princess Chelsea, daughter of former Chancellor Clinton, marries Banking Clan scion Marcus Mezzosky in a private ceremony on Chandrila.

Original Story: Chelsea Clinton marries in NY

Corp. Sector Selling Stations

Corporate Sector selling off energy distribution stations along the Corellian Run to raise money in the cleanup effort on Glee Anselm.

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Hololeaks Trooper in Solitary

Republic trooper thought to be behind the infamous Hololeaks (known as #wookieeleaks or #wookieleaks) held in solitary on Coruscant.

Original Story: Military airstrike video leak suspect in solitary confinement

Kessel Murderers Escape

Murderers escape Kessel with help of Ubese accomplice. Considered armed and dangerous, questions abound as to lax security at the prison...

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Toxic Hardeners Blessed?

Revelations in the Glee Anselm magma plume aftermath - did the Republic allow the Corporate Sector to use excessive lava hardeners?

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