Highlights of this day in history: Timothy McVeigh convicted in the Oklahoma City bombing; Coronation day for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II; Pope John Paul II visits Poland; Baseball’s Lou Gehrig dies. (June 2)
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UPDATE [9:22 p.m. ET]: CBS Boston reports that today’s tornadoes have caused 4 deaths. ORIGINAL STORY: A tornado touched down in Springfield, Massachusetts late this afternoon, CNN reports. 22 News WWLP says the tornado formed at about 4:20 this afternoon. At least one person was killed, many injured and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said he has declared a state of emergency for Massachusetts, per CNN. A second tornado touched down in nearby Westfield, Massachusetts just a few hours later. Patrick said as many as 26,000 people were without electrical service, and that at least 19 communities were affected by the storms. WTNH News has posted pictures to its Twitter feed and has a live report. Click here for another picture from WTNH. You can watch a live report at WWLP 22 News. .bbpBox76047894582538240 {background:url(http://a1.twimg.com/profile_background_images/49039370/Twitter12.jpg) #C0DEED;padding:20px;} p.bbpTweet{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 10px 12px;margin:0;min-height:48px;color:#000;font-size:18px !important;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata{display:block;width:100%;clear:both;margin-top:8px;padding-top:12px;height:40px;border-top:1px solid #fff;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author{line-height:19px} p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author img{float:left;margin:0 7px 0 0px;width:38px;height:38px} p.bbpTweet a:hover{text-decoration:underline}p.bbpTweet span.timestamp{font-size:12px;display:block} More #Springfield damage photos: http://twitpic.com/55m1j1 http://twitpic.com/55m1ji Another supercell heading toward the city!less than a minute ago via HootSuite Favorite Retweet ReplyAccu Weatherbreakingweather The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for the area: TORNADO WARNING FOR… CENTRAL WORCESTER COUNTY IN CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS…THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF…WORCESTER…MILFORD…WEST CENTRAL NORFOLK COUNTY IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS…SOUTH CENTRAL MIDDLESEX COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST MASSACHUSETTS…THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF FRAMINGHAM…EXTREME SOUTHEASTERN FRANKLIN COUNTY IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS…NORTHEASTERN HAMPDEN COUNTY IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS…EAST CENTRAL HAMPSHIRE COUNTY IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS… This is part of a larger storm system that prompted tornado watches across the eastern United States. More on the unusual weather this year:
Continue reading …Martin Bashir: Sarah Palin Might Be Breaking Federal Law On Bus Tour (VIDEO)
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MSNBC’s Martin Bashir had some very harsh words about Sarah Palin’s bus tour on his Tuesday show–and he even accused Palin of potentially breaking the law. Palin has been on a swing through the Northeast over the past couple of days, stirring up the usual media storms and political questions. Bashir said it was difficult to figure out why Palin is making the tour, because she “specializes in checkbook journalism–that is, she only gives interviews to a network that pays her in excess of $1 million a year.” He also called her “confused and coy” about her motives. Then, Bashir said that the former Alaska governor might be breaking the law: “In fact, the whole thing could be in breach of a federal law because the United States Flag Code establishes important rules for the use and display of the stars and stripes, the flag of the United States. Under standards of respect and etiquette, it’s made clear that the flag of the United States should never be used for any advertising purpose whatsoever. Yet that’s precisely what Sarah Palin is doing. She’s using the flag of the United States for her own financial purposes. She drapes herself in the stars and stripes and makes millions of dollars in the process. This has got nothing to do with the presidency and everything to do with filling her pockets. And by raising her profile, she raises her income. It is as simple as that. So she was right when she said that hers is not a campaign bus. It’s a cash bus and she’ll keep it rolling for as long as she can.” Bashir is seemingly mistaken, however. The American flag is used in advertising very frequently, and the Flag Code is actually a voluntary one. WATCH: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
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Qualcomm might be all juiced up about getting its Snapdragon processor in 250 upcoming devices, but that doesn’t mean the company has forgotten its wireless roots. The San Diego-based chip maker announced that its partnership with Wilocity has finally bore fruit in the form of the AR9004TB chipset. This tri-band wireless setup adds 60GHz WiGig to the usual 2.4 and 5GHz dual-band 802.11n formula for “multi-gigabit in-room performance.” Though far from finalized, the 802.11ad standard being pushed by the WiGig alliance should be able to hit speeds of 5Gbps — more than enough to blast several HD video streams around your home. It also packs Bluetooth 4.0 for your less bandwidth intensive (and more battery sensitive) computing needs. Going smaller scale, Qualcomm also unveiled the WCN3660, a wireless chipset to complement its Snapdragon CPU in smartphones and tablets. Inside this sliver of silicon is a dual-band Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth 4.0, and an FM radio. It also supports Wi-Fi Display (not to be confused with WiDi) for beaming video to a WiFi-enabled TV or monitor. Head on after the break for more PR than you can shake an antenna at. Continue reading Qualcomm unleashes tri-band WiFi and new mobile wireless chipset Qualcomm unleashes tri-band WiFi and new mobile wireless chipset originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …The already strained relationship between Google and China became more complex today as the search giant revealed a recent attack on prominent users of Gmail that originated in Jinan, China. Google says hundreds of specifically targeted victims including US government officials and Chinese activists were tricked into sharing their e-mail…
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida is suing Florida Gov. Rick Scott over ordering drug testing for all state employees, regardless of suspicion. (June 1)
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida is suing Florida Gov. Rick Scott over ordering drug testing for all state employees, regardless of suspicion. (June 1)
Continue reading …A wayward deer wanders into a bank in Roanoke, Virginia, even negotiating the sliding glass doors on the way in and out. (June 1)
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A wayward deer wanders into a bank in Roanoke, Virginia, even negotiating the sliding glass doors on the way in and out. (June 1)
Continue reading …Britney Spears Promo E! Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake Love Chain(part 4) E! Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake Love Chain(part 3)
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