A second powerful earthquake rocked western Indonesia on Thursday as rescuers struggled to reach survivors of the previous day's quake, which killed more than 500 people and left thousands trapped under collapsed buildings.
Drug-related deaths outnumber those from motor vehicle accidents in a growing number of states, according to new government data that highlight a shift in the top cause of deaths after disease and illness.
The City of Gainesville says it is not interested in becoming involved in a "Water Authority" with Hall County but is putting on hold for now the design plans for its Cedar Creek Reservoir. But, County Commission Chairman Tom Oliver says he's still hoping to work with the city to create a water authority.
Indonesian officials say at least 75 people have been killed and thousands more trapped under flattened buildings in a powerful earthquake off Sumatra island.
The economy sank at a pace of just 0.7 percent in the spring, a better-than-expected performance that provided strong evidence the recession was ending.
A prayer vigil was held Tuesday night at the grave of Elaine Nix... on the tenth anniversary of the discovery of the Gainesville teen's body, nine days after she went missing.
A massive tsunami unleashed by a powerful earthquake flattened Samoan villages and swept cars and people out to sea, killing at least 99 and leaving dozens missing Wednesday.
