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A view of the bay of Noumea, New Caledonia, seen earlier this year. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center feared that a magnitude 7.6 earthquake would cause dangerous waves on Wednesday — but the harm appears to be minimal.

Authorities Lift Tsunami Warning For South Pacific Islands After Massive Quake

The magnitude 7.6 temblor prompted fears that a tsunami might strike Vanuatu and the French territory of New Caledonia. But within hours, local officials said the worst of the danger had passed.

Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley performs at The Venue in London in 1979.

Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley Dies At 63

The British singer and guitarist was one of the punk rock's first stars and perhaps its greatest songwriter.

Even before the recounts were done, Gov. Rick Scott attended freshman orientation this past week at the Capitol. Scott is seen here at a rally in Orlando on Nov. 2.

Republican Rick Scott Wins Florida Senate Seat Over Incumbent Bill Nelson

Ultimately, even a hand recount didn't shift the final margin of the race too much. Scott's win means Republicans have picked up two Senate seats even as the GOP lost substantial ground in the House.

Workers load ballots into machines at the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office in Lauderhill, Fla.

CHART: Election Recounts Are Rare, Reversals Almost Unheard Of

The fact that Florida currently has three statewide recounts underway is exceptional in American politics. Between 2000-2015, only three races flipped after statewide recounts.

Tom Morello's solo debut record, <em>The Atlas Underground</em><em></em>, is out now via Mom + Pop Music.

Tom Morello's Solo Debut Creates Art From Wreckage

The founder of the '90s band Rage Against The Machine makes his solo debut under his own name with The Atlas Underground. Morello chases new sounds by collaborating with rappers, folk rockers and EDM DJs.

Police Officer Can't Pull Over Driver For Giving Him The Finger, Court Rules

A Michigan woman was engaging in constitutionally protected free speech when she made a crude hand gesture, a federal court ruled.

Office of Budget and Management director Kimberly Murnieks and Legislative Budget Office director Mark Flanders testified before the House Finance Committee.

Lawmakers Get Two Sets Of Forecasts To Start Budget Process

On the first day of hearings on Gov. Mike DeWine’s $69 billion operating budget , lawmakers are hearing about two sets of economic forecasts. And they...

Royal Beasts is Will Hooper, Jason Dunlap and Alec Schumann

Shuffle: Free from Lyrics, Royal Beasts Creates Soundscapes

Cleveland instrumental rock band Royal Beasts is working to connect with audiences through soundscapes rather than lyrics. The three musicians came...

David Hernandez pitching to Corey Dickerson with the bases load in the ninth inning on Opening Day.

Why WKRC-TV Cut Away From Reds Game In 9th Inning

Top of the ninth inning. Bases loaded. Reds up 5-3. Game on the line. So why did WKRC-TV cut away from the Opening Day game to air CBS coverage of the...

Zuzana Caputova, elected as Slovakia's first female president, greets supporters on Saturday evening.

The 'Erin Brockovich of Slovakia' Is Elected The Country's First Female President

Slovakia elected anti-corruption campaigner Zuzana Caputova Saturday evening. The environmental activist turned politician has been hailed as the "Erin Brockovich of Slovakia."

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