Virtual Simulator Reviewed

Virtual simulator of galactic battles available online, reviewed by non-gamers.

Original Story: 'Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures' is more arcade than cantina

Chancellor Signs Business Grant

Chancellor signs bill to support small businesses across the galaxy. Conservative reps are reported to seek to block funds to their sector.

Original Story: Obama signs $42 billion bill aimed to help small businesses

Thermal Wave Strikes Coruscant

Extreme themal wave strikes Coruscant causing infrastructure worries. Residents of the Long Angles district are asked to power down...

Original Story: Record Temps Expected Across SoCal During "Extreme Heat Wave"

Human Settlement Tensions Mount

Human settlement of formerly Rodian planets a tension point near the Outer Rim. Republic senate is reportedly "disappointed" by this move.

Original Story:  US 'disappointed' as settlement building ban ends

Preacher Fights the Force

Embattled millionaire preacher to fight misconduct allegations toward children in his charge, including denying the existence of the Force.

Original Story:  US pastor to fight sex allegations

Union Fights The Ugnaught

Holactors Union dispute explodes with producers of the highly anticipated "The Ugnaught" - a prequel to the hit "Lord of the Things" series.

Original Story:  Peter Jackson threatens Hobbit shutdown

Repulseway CEO Dies

Trillionaire owner of the Repulseway scooter/transport dies after driving one of his company's products off a cliff.

Original Story: Segway boss Jimi Heselden dies in scooter cliff fall

Preacher To Face Accusers

Millionaire preacher will face accusers that he coerced younglings into drugs and other illegal acts.

Original Story: Atlanta pastor says he will answer allegations Sunday

Sith Claim Jedi Bias

Sith Empire compains of "Jedi bias" in Republic textbooks for children, and bias against the benefits of the Sith to society.

Original Story: Texas school board debates 'pro-Islamic' bias in textbooks

Phrasebook Down - Can't Like

The ability to "like" or "dislike" something on the holonet serverely impacted by the Phrasebook outage, affecting sites like banks, news...

Original Story: Facebook Down, Like Buttons Vanish, Internet Implodes

Phrasebook Outage Causes Farm Failure

Phrasebook outage blamed as farms begin to suffer due to users not being able to instruct droids to harvest. Withered crops will cause...

Original Story: Facebook Malfunction Spawns FarmVille Panic, Schadenfreude

Phrasebook Down!

Popular social networking site "Phrasebook" goes down, causing panic among people unused to speaking with actual members of their species.

Original Story: Facebook Down Again

Wookiee Evolution Evidence Shocks

Wookiee evolution tied to tales of dragons, betrayal, and incest in an editorial just released on the holonet. Trandoshan apologists agree.

Original Story: Did George R.R. Martin create Wookiees?

Eegor Strikes Kattada

Galactic Storm Eegor strikes Kattada, with plasma winds at the low end of storm force. Navigation disrupted as the planetary shield holds.

Original Story:  Hurricane-force wind gusts reported on Bermuda as Igor approaches

Magma Plume Site Dead

Site of the magma plume eruption on Glee Anselm is declared completely sealed, leaving only cleanup of heavily polluted waters.

Original Story:  BP oil well 'effectively dead' 5 months after spill began

Invasive Aliens Cost

Leading Core World planetologists warn of invasive alien species in most planets' ecosystems, with damage of 12 quadrillion credits a year.

Original Story: Urgent call on EU to stop billion-euro 'alien invasion'

Trapped Miners Reached

Borehole reaches trapped Apatros miners, who responded with a muffled cheer followed by a game of sabaac using new chips sent down the hole.

Original Story: 2nd bore hole reaches 33 trapped in Chile mine

Holotoonist Hides

The holotoonist behind "Draw Darth Andeddu Day" goes into hiding amongst increasing death threats. The holotoonist from Byblos called off...

Original Story: US cartoonist goes into hiding after threat from Islamic extremists

Smashers to be Billed

Planners for the "Sith Holocron Smashing Day" to be billed 180,000 credits for security preparations that were not needed.

Original Story: City plans to bill pastor for security around planned Quran burning

Storm Kah'rel Upgraded

Galactic Storm Kah'rel upgraded to major navigational hazard, while navigologists express concern that nearby planets may be affected.

Original Story: Karl upgraded to Category 1 hurricane

Uniforms for Sports Reporters?

Sports reporters across the Republic to consider wearing uniforms to prevent harassment in locker-room interviews.

Original Story: NFL: Be respectful to women reporters

Bel Officials Sued

Bel government officials to be sued by Republic after last month's revelations that they were lining their pockets in salary and benefits.

Original Story: Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown sues eight top Bell officials

Minor Storm Strikes Hyperlanes

Minor Galactic Storm designated "Kah'rel" strikes hyperlanes off Iego. Critics propose news services sensationalize minor storms...

Original Story: Tropical storm Karl hits Mexico's Yucatan

Senate Investigates Mygeeto Safety

Mygeeto explosion survivors to get therapy, as the Senate investigates safety lapses in infrastructure design and repair.

Original Story: In wake of San Bruno explosion, Obama administration proposes more pipeline oversight

Tecave Defends Safety Record

Tony Tecave: Corporate Sector has excellent safety record, despite accident on Glee Anselm. Tecave testified before the Senate today...

Original Story: Hayward Defends BP’s Safety Record

Droids Need Fewer Baths

Your droid doesn't need that much oil! Modern owners use too much oil in their droid's baths, say maintenance experts.

Original Story: For the Dishwasher’s Sake, Go Easy on the Detergent

Imperialists Win Primaries

Imperialist party reactionaries win primaries for two sectors, further polarizing an already contentious election season for the Senate.

Original Story: Preston: Final act begins in 2010 election

Republic To Sue Sector

Galactic Republic may sue the Corporate Sector over the magma plume at Glee Anselm, an unnamed official has revealed.

Original Story: Justice Department 'expects it may' sue BP

Chancellor Speaks to Kids

Chancellor to push galaxy's children to "embrace their destiny, it is inevitable" in the yearly back-to-school speech.

Original Story: Obama to push kids to work hard in 'back-to-school' speech

Union Supports Spice Legalization

Proposition 19, the measure before the Senate to legalize, tax, and regulate spice, gains further support from the galaxy's largest union.

Original Story: Marijuana Ballot Measure in California Wins Support of Union, Officials Say

Freighter Crash on Loronar

Tramp freighter carrying 51 crashes on Loronar. 36 survive due to sacrifice of mysterious figure on board.

Original Story: 36 survive Venezuelan plane crash

Fashion on Parade at HMA

Fashion watchers were wowed by Music Holovision's HMA awards last night.  A white carpet, rather than traditional red, gave contrast...

Original Story: MTV Video Music Awards live blog

Galactic Storm No Threat

Powerful new galactic storm, designated Eegor, considered no threat to inhabited space. Hyperlanes will be disrupted briefly as the storm...

Original Story: Hurricane Igor, Tropical Storm Julia churn in the Atlantic

Droid Assassination Spree

Droid assassin kills 5 Sith soldiers on Ashas Ree. The droid has unknown programming and should be considered unstable.

Original Story: Suspected U.S. drone kills five in Pakistan

Jangelle Governor Killed

Governor of Jangelle killed in routine traffic accident, though investigators are suspicion of the timing of events leading up to the crash.

Original Story: Venezuelan governor found dead after crash

Escape at Star's End

85 inmates escape Star's End in a hijacked craft. No word yet on accomplices, though 2 guards are missing.

Original Story: Report: 85 inmates escape from prison in Mexico

Coruscant Traffic Deaths Low

Speeder deaths on Coruscant lowest in 200 years due to better safety, better skylanes, and better awareness of drivers.

Original Story: Traffic deaths lowest since 1950

Tanaab Governor Assassinated

Governor of Tanaab killed in own office by unknown gangsters. The governor was supportive of the Republic's efforts to curb organized crime.

Original Story: Mexican mayor gunned down inside own office

Chancellor Firm on Sith Smashing

Chancellor: Smashing Sith Holocrons only encourages radical elements in that religion.

Original Story: Obama: Quran-burning plan is 'recruitment bonanza for al Qaeda' By the CNN Wire Staff

Corporate Sector Admits Limited Fault

The Corporate Sector releases a report on the causes of the Glee Anselm Magma Plume disaster, indicating limited fault on their part.

Original Story: BP report spreads blame across Gulf spill actors

Victim Coffin Mixup

"My wife is no Rodian" complains husband of victim in shuttle hijack by Trooper. Reports of a "coffin mixup" has authorities concerned.

Droid Denies Deity

Droid philosopher S-HWK3-NG calculates the beginning of the universe is a natural consequence of physics, not created by a deity.

Eeral Menaces Arkania

Galactic storm Eeral continues to menace Arkania as evacuations continue. Smuggler activity reported to be up sharply in the confusion.

Innovation Channel Hostages Safe

Terrorist killed after taking hostages at HNN's sister network "Innovation Channel." All hostages are safe but concerns exist for...  a rumored bomb, so authorities are taking their time investigating the corpse.

Original Story: Discovery Channel hostage situation: Gunman, believed to be James Jay Lee, shot by police; hostages safe

Greenputt Sparks Fire

Greenputter starts wildfire when his electroputter strikes an alluvial dampener hidden in the grass. No injuries reported...

Original Story: California golfer's errant swing 'sparks 12-acre blaze'

Muja Announces Today

Today is Muja's Fall Announcement, where new products are announced amidst pageantry and showmanship. This year has a musical theme...

Original Story: What Apple will, and won't, announce today

Arkania Evacuations Begin

Galactic Storm Eeral is expected to hit the Arkania system this weekend, bringing ionization and cosmic winds. Evacuations are underway.

Original Story: Hurricane Earl downgraded to Category 3, still threatens East Coast