Friday, August 20, 2010

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

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

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

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

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

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