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Tuesday May 21, 2013 5:41 AM EDT

At least 91 people, including 20 children, are dead after a monstrous tornado hit Oklahoma City on Monday afternoon. The most terribly hit city is Moore, specifically the Plaza Towers Elementary School where seven children had died. The National Weather … Continue reading →

Thursday May 16, 2013 11:16 PM EDT

Hello Dear Readers! On our list of inspirations on community building and service, the Red Cross has always been on the top. Hailee and I usually mention the American Red Cross every time we promote blood donation and donor awareness … Continue reading →

Wednesday May 1, 2013 9:52 PM EDT

When a rare blood disease hit Brandi Lewis five years ago, it robbed her of a healthy life and days of playing soccer. Like most patients stricken with aplastic anemia (AA), Brandi was feeling the effects of her red blood … Continue reading →

Tuesday April 30, 2013 5:39 AM EDT

Heavy rains in Texas over the weekend caused huge power outrages in Houston and forced marchers in San Antonio’s Fiesta Flambeau parade to halt. Storms resulted to heavy rainfall and hail on the Greater Houston area while an annual parade in San … Continue reading →

Wednesday April 17, 2013 5:44 AM EDT

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Iran-Pakistan border on Tuesday, it was so strong it killed 35 people in neighboring Pakistan and shook buildings as far away as India and Gulf Arab States. According to reports, there were 35 fatalities in … Continue reading →