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Bolivar Peninsula Braces for Brunt of Ike, 50 Airlifted

Joe DeFranceschi Region: Texas

Bolivar Peninsula lies directly in the path of Hurricane Ike's fierce march towards Houston and mainland Texas. The peninsula acts as a breakwall protecting Galveston Bay and considering the flooding expected around Galves... more

Views: 1420
 

Petroleum Coke Ship, Antalina, Stranded in Ike

Joe DeFranceschi Region: Texas

As Texans flee from Hurricane Ike, the 22 people aboard the Antalina have nowhere to run. Their freight ship carrying petroleum coke lost propulsion 90 miles southeast of Galveston and is getting battered by Ike's powerful... more

Views: 3651
 

Tom Gosinksi, McCain Whistle Blower, Back Again VIDEO

Joe DeFranceschi Region: United States

Tom Gosinski, a man who worked at a nonprofit company headed by Cindy McCain in the early 90s, has resurfaced to tell his story about her addiction to painkillers and the smear campaign the McCains waged against him went h... more

Views: 909
 

Stephen Bryant Sentenced to Death for 2004 Murders

Joe DeFranceschi Region: South Carolina

Stephen Bryant, 27, was sentenced to death today for three murders he committed over the course of a week in 2004. He hung his head as a South Carolina Circuit Judge read that he was to be sentenced to life in prison for t... more

Views: 1916
 

Kratingdaeng-Vodka Drink Kills Twelve in Indonesia

Joe DeFranceschi Region: Indonesia

Kratingdaeng, an energy drink popular in Asia, is being blamed for the death of 12 people in Indonesia and for injuring many more. More than 20 people were affected after drinking a cocktail of Kratingdaeng and vodka made... more

Views: 3736
 

Lisa Beamer: Remember Husband Todd Beamer 9/11 Hero

Joe DeFranceschi Region: New Jersey

Lisa Beamer remembers the events of September 11, 2001 probably better than anyone. Her husband, Todd Beamer was aboard United Airlines Flight 93 that crashed in Western Pennsylvania. Since her husband's death, Lisa Beame... more

Views: 3148
 

Chunnel Fire Causes Closure, Delays

Joe DeFranceschi Region: France

A fire in the Chunnel, about seven miles from the French entrance, has forced the tunnel's operator, Eurotunnel, to close the 30 mile tunnel. The Chunnel, that connects Britain and France and transports thousands of travel... more

Views: 1625
Tags: Chunnel , Fire , Calais
 

Robert Simels: Mob Lawyer Arrested for Witness Tampering

Joe DeFranceschi Region: New York

Robert Simels, a criminal defense lawyer in New York City, was arrested on charges that he planned to "eliminate" witnesses who would testify against his clients. The heart of the investigation against Simels pertains to ... more

Views: 2961
 

"Tony Rock Project" on MyNetworkTV VIDEO

Joe DeFranceschi Region: California

Tony Rock, the younger brother of comedian Chris Rock, will have his own show on MyNetworkTV, "The Tony Rock Project." In "The Tony Rock Project," Tony Rock will patrol the streets and conduct interviews with normal peopl... more

Views: 1197
 

77058, 77059, 77062, 77520, 77546, 77571, 77586, and 77598 EVACUATION

Joe DeFranceschi Region: Texas

As the Gulf coast prepares for Hurricane Ike, Harris County Texas has called for widespread evacuations, effective by noon on Thursday. The postal codes that have been issued a mandatory evacuation notice are 77058, 7... more

Views: 2064

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Name: Joe DeFranceschi
Member Since: September 2008
Location: NY
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