Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Short Takes

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan; no tsunami warning issued.

Syrian rebels claim to have shot down a Syrian fighter jet.

Four members of the Congo Olympic team have gone missing.

It’s Primary Day in Florida.

The death toll now stands at three in the shooting in Texas.

President Obama calls NASA to congratulate them on Curiosity and to keep an eye out for Martians.

R.I.P. Helen Gurley Brown, 90, the original Cosmopolitan.

Tropical Update: Invest 93L will make the circuit and stay away from land.

The Tigers drop one to the Twins.