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Scattered bands of storms, showers roll through N.C.

Fri, 16 May 2008 22:24:58 -0400

WRAL's viewing area is under a hazardous-weather outlook for the remainder of Friday. There's a slight risk of severe thunderstorms and damaging winds.

Gov. wants disaster-relief funds for Onslow, Jones counties

Fri, 16 May 2008 21:06:47 -0400

A declaration of disaster in tornado-damaged areas of Onslow County would also let Jones County residents apply for help with storm recovery.

Myanmar cyclone death toll nearly 78,000

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:27:28 -0400

The official death toll from Cyclone Nargis has nearly doubled to almost 78,000 and another 56,000 people remain missing two weeks after the devastating storm, state television reported Friday.

Strong aftershock hits China quake epicenter

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:18:21 -0400

A strong aftershock sparked landslides Friday near the epicenter of this week's powerful earthquake, while some survivors were pulled from rubble after being buried for four days.

Ask AP: Global warming and the Earth's rotation

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:22:17 -0400

As the Earth warms, is it starting to feel a little slow?