SC Gov. Sanford: I cheated on my wife
Region: United States
Gov. Mark Sanford says he is publicly apologizing for letting down South Carolinians after admitting he was having an affair during a press conference at the statehouse in Columbia Wednesday. Apologizing to his wife, sons... more
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One Dead in Shooting at US Holocaust Museum in National's Capital
Region: United States
Washington - A lone gunman with believed connections to white supremacist groups opened fire in the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington on Wednesday. City and law enforcement authorities told reporters they could n... more
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Air France plane goes missing with 200+ onboard
Region: Brazil
An Air France passenger plane carrying more than 200 passengers and crew is reported missing over the Atlantic Ocean. The jet was on a night flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris. The Air France Airbus 330, 2... more
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NASA "all clear" for tonights Atlantis liftoff
Region: United States
The US space agency said it was on target to launch Monday the space shuttle Atlantis on its high-risk final mission to service the Hubble telescope. "Atlantis is ready to fly," said NASA test director Charlie Blackwell-T... more
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Swine Flu causes iffy relations between China and Mexico
Region: Mexico
China’s reaction to the swine flu threat that has afflicted several countries around the world has been assertive, although it has also been subjected to what some think is an overreaction to the crisis. Indeed, accu... more
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South Korea confirms third swine flu case
Region: Korea
South Korea Thursday confirmed its third case of swine flu, in a woman who had returned from North America on the same flight as Seoul's first confirmed sufferer. The latest case was a 62-year-old who has recovered and wo... more
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1,500 Swine Flu cases Worldwide so far
Region: United States
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that the number of confirmed swine influenza A-H1N1 cases worldwide is close to 1,500, marking an increase of more than 400 infections since the day before. Thirty people around t... more
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US Airways grounds Mexico flights
Region: United States
US Airways is reducing its service to Mexico in response to the H1N1 swine flu outbreak. The reductions are to 12 destinations, including Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, Acapulco, Cancun and Guadalajara. In total, the carr... more
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Fact Check: Swine Flu (H1N1)
Region: United States
It was the top story everywhere last week — swine flu. While media outlets have been praised for not over-reacting or sensationalizing, the same can’t be said for some government officials leading the charge to... more
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Dallas Cowboys Practice Facility Collapses; Injuring Several
Region: United States
The Dallas Cowboys training facility, which held their rookie camp, collapsed due to serious thunderstorms and heavy winds. Four people were injured as a result. Irving, Texas fire and rescue workers have repor... more
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Hello, I'm Hipple Patel. I currently am the GroundReport breaking news/ chief correspondent. I am one of the editors for GroundReport. I joined GroundReport in July 2008 as a reporter. My focus is on a new era of journalism--citizen journalism. GroundReports help cover the pulse of the world from an citizen's eye. I'm a big, die-hard Philadelphia sports fan and a volunteer in the community. I can be found reporting throughout the week, but primarily on the weekends. Hipple provided exclusive coverage of the 2008 Presidental Races and has been the lead reporter for many breaking stories and most recently, the outbreak of the Swine Flu. Follow me throughout the day every move, every minute at www.twitter.com/hipplepatel and come tweet with me!
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