Super typhoon Haiyan killed at least 10,000 people in the central Philippines, according to a senior police official, and destroyed about 70 to 80 percent of structures in its path.
As rescuers struggled to reach villages along the coast, survivors foraged for food or searched for lost loved ones.
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Seven months after she was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing, Towson preschool teacher Erika Brannock is walking again with the help of a prosthetic leg and her own will power. “You know, if you can get through this, which is one of the most horrific things that somebody can go through, you know you’re good to get through the rest of your life,” Brannock said.
Tonight’s the night. Baltimore’s iconic Senator Theatre, which has been dark since April 2012, will reopen in a couple hours with a sold-out showing of John Waters‘ movie, “Hairspray.” So grab some popcorn and take another look at photos from the $3.5 million renovation of the 74-year-old movie palace.
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More than 3,500 people were killed in Northern Ireland during 30 years of sectarian conflict that pitted Catholic nationalists seeking union with Ireland against British security forces and mainly Protestant loyalists determined to stay in the United Kingdom. Now, 15 years after a peace agreement to end what locals call “The Troubles,” deep-rooted enmity between the communities still sometimes lead to outbreaks of violence. Richard Haass, who formerly served as envoy to Northern Ireland for the United States, is in the region this week to chair all-party talks about how to address contentious issues that can still cause unrest, such as the use of symbols, flags and parades. Photos taken by Cathal McNaughton. — Reuters
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The Costa Concordia, which capsized January 2012 killing 32 people, was turned upright off the coast of Italy in what is being called one of the world’s more complex and expensive salvage operations, according to Reuters.
This month the city of Detroit is making its case in court, proving itself eligible for bankruptcy protection after declaring bankruptcy back in July. Photographer Andrew Burton of Getty Images takes a look at daily life in the Motor City, which continues to struggle with a shrinking population, unemployment and abandoned homes.
Apple Inc unveiled the new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C on Tuesday, which will be available in stores Sept. 20. Details below.
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The latest installment of Hidden Maryland goes to the James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center, which offers an extensive array of suburban mockups in one cinder-block building.
The latest installment of Hidden Maryland goes to the State House dome, where only a select few can see the spectacular views and centuries-old signatures.
The 2013 Grand Prix raced through the streets of Baltimore from Friday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Sept. 1. View the latest behind-the-scenes shots and race photos. The weekend’s event included the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), IZOD IndyCar Series and the Firestone Indy Lights.
For the latest news and updates, check out our Grand Prix guide.
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