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FBI Shuts Down Megaupload.com
Chicago Tribune
The FBI shut down popular filesharing site Megaupload.com. Multiple lawsuits were filed against the owners of the site. -
Queen Elizabeth II's 60th anniversary
Boston.com
England has been busy celebrating the 60th anniversary of the queen. This is the second time a Diamond Jubilee has been held. -
Tropical Storm Irina kills 65 in Madagascar
Disaster Report
Tropical storm Irina has killed 65 people in Madagascar. She has also caused thousands of dollars in damage. The death toll is expected to climb. -
Titanic's 100 Year Anniversary
NY Daily News
On this day, we remember the 100 year anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. A cruise will be taking the Titanic's fateful path. Families of the victims along with other guests will be aboard. -
Egypt Ends its 31 Year State of Emergency
Global Post
Egypt has renewed the state of emergency for the last time. The leaders in Egypt have agreed to end the state of emergency put in place in 1981 after the assassination of the President -
100 Year Anniversary of Villisca Murders
The Gazette
Today marks the 100 year anniversary of the Villisca Axe Murders. The murders occurred in 1912, and 8 people were bludgened multiple times by an unknown killer. 6 of the people were children. -
2012 Olympic Summer Games Begin
London 2012
The 2012 Olympic Summer Games began in London. The queen gave a speech at the opening ceremony. Michael Phelps became the olympian with the most medals. -
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Iran Blocks Use of Google
Huffington Post
Iran plans to launch its own internet. However, Youtube and Google are being blocked due to the Muhhamad video. -
Superstorm Sandy Makes Landfall
ABC News
Super Storm Sandy hits the areas of New Jersey, New York, and Manhattan hard. It killed several people. It also costed thousands in damage. -
US Territory Puerto Rico Votes to be a State
Huffington Post
Puerto Rico has applied for statehood. However, the vote was in favor of not being a state. -
Mass Shooting in Connecticut
CNN News
A man dressed in black and an army vest opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School. 26 people were killed. 20 of those people were children.
