News - Powered by Yahoo NewsLeaked Memo: Afghan ?Burn Pit? Could Wreck Troops? Hearts, Lung
For years, U.S. government agencies have told the public, veterans and Congress that they couldn't draw any connections between the so-called "burn pits" disposing of trash at the military's biggest bases and veterans' respiratory or cardiopulmonary problems. But a 2011 Army memo obtained by Danger Room flat-out stated that the burn pit at one of Afghanistan's largest bases poses "long-term ...
Tue, 22 May 2012 02:03:47 -0700 -
Smoke caused by controlled bur
A CONTROLLED burn in the Lockyer Valley is currently causing a large blanket of smoke to descend on Toowoomba and surrounding areas.
Sun, 20 May 2012 22:57:40 -0700 -
Burn Survivors Picnic heals psychological wound
Thorough pain to triumph, the third annual Burn Survivor Picnic took place Saturday at Stramler Park. A barbecue and games gave participants a chance to socialize and connect with other survivors.
Sat, 19 May 2012 23:09:17 -0700 -
Burn it like Beckham: the Olympic flam
David Beckham wants two things: the flame to burn right and a spot on Britain's Olympic team.
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:29:49 -0700 -
Amy Brenneman and Kellie Overbey Experience 'Rapture, Blister, Burn' Beginning May 18 in NY
The Playwrights Horizons world premiere of Rapture, Blister, Burn, a play by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Obie Award winner Gina Gionfriddo (Becky Shaw), begins Off-Broadway performances May 18. Amy Brenneman, Beth Dixon, Virginia Kull, Kellie Overbey and Lee Tergesen star.
Fri, 18 May 2012 15:26:02 -0700 -
Passengers burn to death after Indian train collisio
A passenger train rammed into a freight train before dawn Tuesday in southern India, killing at least 15 people in the collision and fire, officials said.At least 70 people were rescued from the crash in Anantapur district of Andhra...
Mon, 21 May 2012 22:14:17 -0700 -
Have ice cream today and benefit burn victims at the same time
Webster, N.Y. ? The Finger Lakes Regional Burn Association will benefit from an ice cream event at Hank?s, 235 North Ave., Webster, from 5 to 9 p.m. today, Monday, May 21.
Mon, 21 May 2012 08:55:14 -0700 -
Burn it like Beckham: Player says he's thrilled about carrying 2012 Olympic flame to Britai
ATHENS, Greece - David Beckham just wants two things: the flame to burn right and a spot on Britain's Olympic team.
Fri, 18 May 2012 06:40:17 -0700 -
Burn ban on in Pulaski Count
Because of the extreme heat and dry conditions, a burn ban has been declared for all cities in Pulaski County.
Sun, 20 May 2012 20:07:00 -0700 -
Burn victim in Lowndes airlifted to Shand
Emergency personnel loaded a burn victim into a lifeflight helicopter in north Lowndes Sunday afternoon and took off for Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Fla., according to first responders on the scene.
Mon, 21 May 2012 07:44:20 -0700 -