- At least five people are dead and 300,000 lost power Tuesday as severe storms hit the Mid-Atlantic states, including 4 dead in a building collapse in Syracuse, NY.
- The West Virginia chemical company that polluted drinking water for tens of thousands in January in a chemical spill will receive a mere $11,000 fine from OSHA, according to sources.
- In one of the most lopsided matches in World Cup history, home team and favorite Brazil was dismissed by Germany with a 7-1 semifinal crushing.
- Mortgage giant Citigroup is said to be near a $7 billion settlement deal with the government over subprime mortgage manipulation that led to the 2008 financial crisis.
- A new climate change report from Colombia University says in order to limit global warming to just 2°C, the 15 largest carbon-emitting nations must cut emissions by 70% by 2050.
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