National News:
Snowstorm in Northeast, rain pounds New England
A slow-moving winter storm packing heavy, wet snow and potentially flooding rain spread over the Northeast on Thursday, disrupting air traffic and closing schools. Utility companies braced for possible widespread power outages overnight due to high winds and toppled trees. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness, proximity and impact. Lately the weather has been very wintery. Since Thursday a winter-storm has been touching down all along the east coast, mainly, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and the New England states as well. This weather is causing major disturbances among the people living in these areas since such a harsh winter was not expected and most were not and still aren't really prepared to deal with it.
SeaWorld will keep whale despite trainer's death
Despite calls to free or destroy the animal, SeaWorld said Thursday it will keep the killer whale that drowned its trainer, but will suspend all orca shows while it decides whether to change the way handlers work with the behemoths. Full Story
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Photo Caption: In this photo taken on Dec. 30, 2005, Dawn Brancheau, a whale trainer at SeaWorld Adventure Park, is shown while performing. Brancheau was killed in an accident with a killer whale at the SeaWorld Shamu Stadium Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 24, 2010.
Photo Credit: AP Photo/Orlando Sentinel, Julie Fletcher
This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness, impact and bizarreness. A few days ago a whale trainer was killed by one of the whales she frequently worked with. It was not expected and it makes people who work at the SeaWorld Shamu Stadium if it is safe to keep this whale there or get rid of it whether they were to free it or destroy it. This whale; however, has been behind two other deaths over the past two decades.
Beverly Hills disowns Miss California contestant
Less than a year after dethroned Miss California USA Carrie Prejean stirred up controversy with her remarks against gay marriage, a similar war of words is brewing in Beverly Hills. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of conflict, currency, prominence and timeliness. Recently the former Miss California USA and a new Miss California USA contestant are ruffling feathers by being extremely offensive when it comes to gay marriages. They are completely against it and keep making statements to the media about it no less. They are both celebrities in a sense and the mayor of Beverly Hills is outraged by both of them.
International News:
India, Pakistan break the ice, but chill remains
India and Pakistan's first official talks since the 2008 Mumbai attacks moved relations out of the diplomatic deep freeze, but left both sides at loggerheads on how to take the dialogue forward. Full Story
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Photo Caption: Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao (L) shakes hands with her Pakistani counterpart Salman Bashir in New Delhi on February 25. India and Pakistan's first official talks since the 2008 Mumbai attacks moved relations out of the diplomatic deep freeze, but left both sides at loggerheads on how to take the dialogue forward.
Photo Credit: AFP/Raveendran
This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness and impact. Recently the Indian Foreign Secretary and her Pakistani counterpart have been in talks. This hasn't occurred since the 2008 Mumbai attacks. These two countries are looking to move forward in their relationship. They are looking to better their relationship in general and hopefully in months to come it will.
Shark-filled aquarium in Dubai mall springs leak
Water gushed from a leak in a shark-filled aquarium in a ritzy Dubai mall on Thursday, sending startled shoppers scattering and shutting down nearby shops in one of the city's proudest attractions. Full Story
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Photo Caption: In this Wednesday, July 22, 2009 file photo, tourists and other people observe fish as they walk through the aquarium tunnel at the Dubai Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A large section of the Middle East's biggest shopping mall has been closed as maintenance crews scramble to contain a leak Thursday Feb. 25, 2010 at the massive, shark-filled aquarium there. An official at Dubai's civil defense department said 'there has been a small break in the glass,' and that rescue crews are on the scene.
Photo Credit: AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File
This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness and impact. Recently a leak was sprung and it caused a little bit of fear as well as worry since Dubai is already in a bit of a predicament; trying to restore their once gilded image.
Dog of war: UK Lab fetches medal for bomb-sniffing
A perky British Labrador whose bomb-sniffing exploits helped save lives in Afghanistan was decorated for canine courage in a ceremony at London's Imperial War Museum Wednesday. Full Story
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Photo Caption: Treo, an eight-year-old black Labrador from the Military Working Dogs, who is to be presented Wednesday with Britain's Dickin medal, awarded for bravery and commitment in wartime, the highest military honor an animal can expect, poses with the medal at the Imperial War Museum in London, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010. Treo is being decorated for his work sniffing out explosives in Afghanistan.
Photo Credit: AP Photo/Sang Tan
This story holds the news values of currency, timeliness and bizarreness. This dog is going down in history for his heroic ways. He is among very few other animals to receive such an award. Furthermore, it recently happened and he is still set to go back to Afghanistan to save even more lives with that bomb-sniffing nose of his with his wonderful trainer.
Local News:
Heavy, wet snow storm in N.J. intensifies, disrupts traffic, causes power outages
5,000 utility customers without power as forecasters warn of blizzard-like mix of snow, strong winds, with gusts up to 50 mph. Full Story
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2010/02/heavy_wet_snow_storm_intesifie.html
This story holds the news values of timeliness, currency, proximity and impact. This weather is disturbing traffic in the tri-state area especially in New Jersey. The wintery-mix is causing power outages and more damage; car accidents, etc....
CBS 2 Probe: Seinfeld's Free NYPD Parking Pass
Anyone who tries to park around New York City knows a free street spot is nearly impossible to find. But Jerry Seinfeld isn't just anyone. He's a major celebrity. So the question is, has he used his stardom to obtain a juicy perk? It's no joke. Seinfeld, the superstar-comedian, media mogul and now…narcotics cop? Full Story
http://wcbstv.com/local/jerry.seinfeld.seinfeld.2.1521259.html
This story holds the news values of proximity, prominence, conflict, timeliness and currency. Seinfeld appeared to getting special treatment courtesy of his driver who happens to be a retired police officer. The question was raised if it was fair that he was getting this special treatment since he is a celebrity. It wasn't so now he can no loner use the placard.
Homemade Explosive Found at 125th Street Station
A homemade explosive has been found at a Manhattan train station, and one man has been taken into custody. Full Story
http://www.1010wins.com/pages/6447509.php?contentType=4&contentId=5648235
This story holds the news values of proximity, timeliness, currency and impact. A few nights ago this homemade bomb was found in a Manhattan train station. A man was taken into custody, but one of his supposed accomplices was released and the search for the third continues. The intentions of the trio is unclear still. The safety of New Yorkers using the train station is now in question. An increase in security may be needed now.
Other News:
Jennifer Lopez announces split from Sony
Jennifer Lopez is off of Sony's block. Full Story
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This story holds the news values of prominence, proximity, timeliness and currency. Lopez put out the statement recently that she no longer has a home at Sony/Epic Records since her contractual obligations were fulfilled. She has a new label, which she chose not to mention, but says her new album will be out some time in the summer.
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