Friday, August 6, 2010

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

Thursday, August 5, 2010

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

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

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