Thursday, August 19, 2010

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