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2005 George Polk Awards

The George Polk Awards in Journalism, administered by Long Island University, honors excellence in print and broadcast journalism. The award was esablished in 1949 and named for CBS correspondent…

Costliest Heat Waves 1901–2013

A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessive heat, generally ten degrees or more above average, often combined with excessive humidity. This kind of heat kills. After…

July 2019 Current Events: Disaster News

Top of Page US News | Science & Technology News | World News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world news…

April Current Events 2023: Disaster News

Top of Page World News | U.S. News | Science & Technology News | Current Events This Week Russian Region Of Kamchatka Struck By Volcano And Earthquake Two Fatalities Reported As Tornadoes…

Houston Landmarks

by Dana J. Quigley photos by Carol M. Highsmith Home to over 2.2 million people, Houston is the nation's fourth-largest city. This bustling commercial and cultural hub…

Record Lowest Temperatures by State

If you think winter's been unusually harsh lately, check out these frigid temperatures! Below is a list of the lowest recorded temperatures in each state. State Temp. °F Temp. °C…

Climate of 100 Selected U.S. Cities

The following table gives the average monthly temperature, average annual precipitation, and average annual snowfall for 100 cities in the United States…

Cuba

(Encyclopedia) CE5 Cuba Cuba ky&oomacr;ˈbə, Span. k&oomacr;ˈbä [key], officially Republic of Cuba, republic…