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April 22, 2013: Morning News In 90

By Faithful Okoye on April 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: April 22, 2013 at 3:25 pm

During this year’s FCAT testing, fifth- and sixth-graders as well as ninth-graders will be using computers for testing. The Boston Marathon’s bombing suspect is being questioned by FBI investigators. The answers are mostly in writing due to a gunshot wound [...]

News in 90 | Tagged Boston Marathon, China, computers, earthquake, FBI questioning, FCAT, fifth-graders, gunshot wound, India, New Delhi, ninth-graders, police, Protestors, rape, relief, Sichuan Province, sixth-graders, suspect, throat | Leave a comment

In the News: Sharks in Florida, 11 shot in D.C. drive-by, California earthquake, Dead pigs in Shanghai water

By Michelle Plitnikas on March 11th, 2013 | Last updated: March 11, 2013 at 2:56 pm

Why sharks are joining kids in Florida for spring break – Thousands of sharks emptied Florida’s beaches this week. The sharks arrived later than usual as they travel to the North coasts. They are closer to shore to catch baitfish. [...]

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An on-the-ground account of the Costa Rican quake

By Christina DeVarona on September 7th, 2012 | Last updated: September 10, 2012 at 11:47 am

A day after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook the land under Costa Rica, WUFT multimedia reporter Christina DeVarona spoke with UF grad Maria Perez Ruiz, who is currently living in Costa Rica. She experienced the earthquake first-hand.

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A week of earthquakes, but many too deep for much damage

By Sami Main on September 7th, 2012 | Last updated: September 11, 2012 at 2:38 pm

Four major earthquakes hit locations throughout the world this week, including California. While some were too deep to cause much damage, a 5.7-magnitude earthquake in China killed at least 50 and injured hundreds.