A New York judge is considering a $657.5 million settlement for those who worked and were injured at “Ground Zero” after the September 11, 2001 attacks.
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Georgia’s oldest woman
Saturday, March 13th, 2010The Georgian authorities are trying to validate a claim that a woman whose birth year is listed as 1880 is the world’s oldest woman.
Pakistan bombing kills dozens
Saturday, March 13th, 2010In an apparent challenge to the Pakistan government’s assertion that it has weakened the Taliban insurgency, suicide bombers target the military, killing at least 45 people.
Whaling protesters arrested
Saturday, March 13th, 2010Whalers arrested by Japanese coast guard.
Chilean President says that Chile will be rebuilt rock by rock
Saturday, March 13th, 2010Newly inaugurated Chilean president Sebastian Pinera addresses nation for the first time, saying the country will be rebuilt “rock by rock.”
WWII memorial visited by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg
Saturday, March 13th, 2010Hollywood heavyweights Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks attend a ceremony at the National World War Two memorial in Washington D.C., ahead of the premiere of their 10-part mini-series.
President Obama announces he wants to double US exports
Saturday, March 13th, 2010Anxious to spur growth, U.S.President Barack Obama announced a series of proposals aimed at doubling U.S. exports over the next five years.
Chile gets aftershocks but no tsunami
Saturday, March 13th, 2010Chile’s biggest aftershock was a 6.9.
Runaway Prius on a San Diego, CA freeway
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010A California man said his Toyota accelerated uncontrollably to over 90 miles per hour on a freeway before a highway patrol officer helped him stop the car.


