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East Coast earthquake: How does a 5.9 temblor happen in Virginia?

Fault lines in the East are not as apparent or as active as in the West, but certain stresses can lead to a rupture. Tuesday's East Coast Earthquake was the biggest in 100 years.
Tornado watch: Violent storm moves through Oklahoma

Tornado watch: A violent storm system, which followed closely behind the one that spawned a massive twister which struck Joplin, Mo., moves through the Oklahoma City area Tuesday evening.
In Pictures: Storms across the Midwest
At ground zero of Alabama's monster tornado, astonishing tales of survival

The massive tornado that cut through Tuscaloosa, Ala., also made it to this rural valley, crushing houses and tossing cars. Somehow, Cathy Studdard survived to tell the tale.
Watching unrest in Egypt, US Jews voice many concerns, some hopes

American Jews' concerns center on the fear that a new regime in Egypt would not honor the peace with Israel. But other voices call for the community to embrace the cause of Egyptian freedom.
Eco-renovation
A deluge of rain causes renovation problems

New England's record-breaking rains have caused problems for the renovation of Sheep Dog Hollow and at Little Pug.
White House's new stimulus message: It's helping you

Vice President Joe Biden and five cabinet secretaries on Thursday delivered speeches nationwide about how stimulus money is helping local communities.
An Italian prince waltzes into politics

Prince Emmanuel Filiberto of Savoy hopes his recent win in Italy's 'Dancing With the Stars' will ignite a political career in his homeland.
Barbecue, North Carolina style

Different regional flavors inspire lifelong devotees.
Amid fall hues, a splash of blue

Easy to grow and drought tolerant, this shrub blooms at summer’s end.
Diggin' It
Siteseeing in the South

Garden blogs in the South
In northern Italy, a medieval village restored to life

Reviving Canova's age-old beauty has raised awareness of long-neglected stone architecture in the region.
My favorite cookbook

Readers share their picks.
Straight talk about the autopen

My eye-opening experience in John McCain's office.