Friday, August 13, 2010

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

Thursday, August 12, 2010

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

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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