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August 30, 2013
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National

New Model Promises to Quantify Losses Triggered by Power Outages

Total economic losses due to power outages in the United States are estimated to be over $100 billion per year, according to Robin Luo, ...

Record-Breaking $17.3 Billion in Crop Losses Last Year

Extreme weather forced the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP) to pay out a record-breaking $17.3 billion in crop losses last year, much ...

Regulators Alert Financial Firms to Disaster Risk

The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a risk alert on business continuity and disaster recovery planning for investment ...
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Midwest

Indiana Couple Plan to Sue Over Wheelchair Accident

The parents of a 7-year-old southern Indiana girl who was injured when her wheelchair fell from a school bus' motorized lift plan to sue ...

Nebraska Man Sues Wal-Mart Over Plastic Bag's Failure

An eastern Nebraska man has sued Wal-Mart, saying the failure of an overfilled plastic shopping bag led to the death of his wife. The ...
Southeast

MSHA Issues Nearly 150 Citations at Mines in July

Federal mining regulators nearly 150 citations during July impact inspections. The U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration says it also ...
West

Visalia Leads All California Cities in Allstates' Best Drivers Report

The Allstate Insurance Company released its ninth annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report," revealing that Visalia tops all ...
International

New Zealand Botulism Scare Likely a False Alarm

A botulism scare that damaged New Zealand's international reputation for providing top quality and safe dairy products was likely a false ...
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