Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'destroyed'

Israeli Planes Bomb Gaza For A Fourth Day

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

The violence in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel continues for a fourth day. A series of bombs dropped today by Israeli aircraft destroyed five Hamas government buildings in a Gaza City complex. Hamas released a statement saying its squads have fired 43 home-made rockets, 17 longer-range rockets and six mortar shells at Israel.

737 Bursts Into Flames, All Survive

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

Investigators are at Denver International Airport this morning, combing through the charred remains of a 737 that slid off a runway into a ravine last night and burst into flames. Denver fire department officials said the entire right side of the plane was destroyed by a fire so intense that melted plastic from the overhead compartments dripped onto the seats. Amazingly, every one of the 107 passengers and five crew members survived. Guest host Alison Stewart talks to Denver International Airport communications director Jeff Green about the accident.

U.S. Military Vehicles Destroyed In Pakistan

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST

In Pakistan on Sunday, militants destroyed more than 150 U.S. military vehicles that were destined for NATO forces in neighboring Afghanistan. The attack raises concerns about the security of the transit route through Pakistan.

Pirates Commandeer Busy Shipping Lane

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

India's navy says one of its warships patrolling the Gulf of Aden battled Somali pirates and destroyed one of their so-called motherships — a supply vessel that helps the pirates operate in open water. The attack occurred Tuesday, the same day Somali pirates hijacked two more ships. Nikolas Gvosdev, teaches national security studies at the U.S. Naval War College, he tells Steve Inskeep what can be done to protect one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

Inspecting Fire Damage In Sylmar

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Residents of a fire-ravaged mobile home park in the Los Angeles suburb of Sylmar are allowed to return home. About 500 of 600 homes in the complex were destroyed Saturday as wildfires raked Southern California.

Wildfire Prompts Evacuations In Calif.

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:52:00 EST

Thousands of people are evacuated and more than 100 homes are destroyed by a raging wildfire in the wealthy California coastal community of Montecito near Santa Barbara. It's a celebrity enclave filled with multimillion dollars estates and ranches belonging to the likes of Oprah Winfrey.

Santa Barbara Fires Destroy Dozens Of Homes

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

The Tea Fire in Santa Barbara County has destroyed at least 100 homes and has forced over 14,000 residents to flee. We get an update on where the fire is headed and what sort of damage it has caused and speak with a woman who had to evacuate her home.

Love In October: 'Petrula The Destroyer'

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:35:00 EDT

Swedish-born brothers Erik and Kent Widman formed Love in October in 2006, after moving to Minneapolis, Minn. The following year, the band released its Words of Sound EP before following it up with the full-length Pontus, the Devil, and Me at the start of 2008. Rounded out by Nik Pfeifer on guitar and Brian Boesen on drums, Love in October is the sort of group that fans of Top 40 pop-punk have longed for. Pontus, the Devil, and Me features the spirited energy, rocking guitars and irresistible hooks of the genre, but with more thoughtful execution and clever songwriting.

House In Michigan Sells For $1.75 On eBay

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:40:00 EDT

Across the country, homes are going cheap. In Saginaw, Mich., one just sold on eBay. The winning bid came from Joanne Smith of Chicago. The price: $1.75. In Texas, Cissie Owen has found her beach cabin. She thought Hurricane Ike destroyed it. Turns out the storm surge picked it up, moved it across the highway, and deposited it completely intact. Owen calls it a "feisty little cabin." She has no plans to move back in.

Sea-Based Missile Defense System Shows Promise

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:39:00 EDT

The sea-based component of the U.S. missile-defense system has proved effective at targeting and destroying ballistic missiles. The Navy is deploying this system on more of its cruisers and destroyers worldwide.

Al-Qaida, Pakistani Taliban Suspected In Bombing

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:32:00 EDT

A huge truck bomb destroyed the Marriott Hotel in the Pakistan capital, Islamabad, killing more than 50 people in a terrorist attack that has shaken the country's new administration. Among the dead are at least one American, a German and the Czech ambassador to Pakistan, reports NPR's Phillip Reeves, who says investigators suspect al-Qaida and the Pakistani Taliban in the blast.

Blast Kills At Least 40 At Pakistan Hotel

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

A huge bomb destroyed the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday. The explosion killed more than 40 people in one of the country's worst terrorist attacks. Authorities believe many more were trapped in the burning building and expect the death toll to rise.

Relief Operations Under Way In Devastated Haiti

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:08:00 EDT

Four large storms have devastated Haiti, destroying homes and infrastructure and making relief efforts difficult. Residents packed into a shelter want the government to help rebuild homes, while relief agencies look for security.

Cuba Reeling From Recent Storms

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Almost all of Cuba has been affected by recent storms. More than 350,000 homes were damaged or destroyed, and five people died in Hurricane Ike. Ray Sanchez, a South Florida Sun-Sentinel reporter based in Cuba, talks with Steve Inskeep about the storm destruction.

Remembering The 1988 Yellowstone Fires

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:17:00 EDT

Twenty years ago this summer, Yellowstone caught fire. The flames scorched about 1.2 million acres across the area, leaving the impression that the world's first national park had been destroyed.

Federal Whistle-Blower Chief Fires Spokesman

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:05:00 EDT

Special Counsel Scott Bloch terminated his spokesman and acting chief of staff, Jim Mitchell, Friday morning. Bloch is under investigation for retaliating against employees and allegedly destroying documents.

Tracking Developments In Diabetes Research

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:10:00 EDT

Scientists report that they have been able to selectively kill the defective autoimmune cells that were destroying insulin-producing islets in samples of human blood. Denise Faustman, director of immunobiology at Massachusetts General Hospital East, describes the latest diabetes research.

Georgians: Russian Troops Remain To Show Power

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:35:00 EDT

Russia says it's starting to pull troops from Georgia, but there is little evidence so far of any significant withdrawal. Many Georgians believe Russia's occupation is aimed at destroying the country's infrastructure.

Stallone To Promote Russian Vodka

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Sylvester Stallone, who destroyed Soviet rivals in Rocky and Rambo is being paid a reported $1 million to sell Russian vodka. He will advertise "Russian Ice" vodka under the slogan: "There is a bit of Russian in all of us."

The Day Lincoln's Hometown Erupted In Racial Hate

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:01:00 EDT

A century ago this week, Springfield, Ill., descended into a two-day spasm of racial violence and mayhem that still has the power to shock. A mob of white residents rampaged, destroying dozens of black-owned businesses and running most of the city's black population out of town.

Yosemite Visitors, Businesses See Upside Of Wildfire

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

More than 20 homes have been destroyed in a wildfire at the edge of Yosemite National Park, and hundreds of residents had to evacuate. Still, tourists in the Yosemite Valley are enduring the smoke-filled skies and power outages. And for this international tourist attraction, business is mostly going on as usual. Sasha Khoka reports from member station KQED..

S.F. Techie Accused Of Holding Network Hostage

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:44:00 EDT

A computer engineer in San Francisco faces multiple charges for allegedly holding the city's computer network hostage. Jaxon Van Derbeken of the San Francisco Chronicle says Terry Childs is also accused of plotting to destroy the city's computer network.

Fires Pose Risks For Archaeological Sites

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

With drought, high temperatures and bark beetle infestations, conditions are ripe across the West for catastrophic forest fires. And that's making archaeologists very nervous. Fires may destroy thousands of ancient Native American artifacts and may expose other sites to looters.

Town Sits High and Dry After Relocation

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:23:00 EDT

The town of Valmeyer, Ill., was destroyed in the 1993 floods. Instead of rebuilding back in the flood plain, locals moved the town to the top of a nearby bluff. Now folks don't have to worry about the rising Mississippi River.

Volcano Collapse Destroys 30,000 Homes

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

A mud volcano has swallowed the homes of 30,000 people in Indonesia. Geologist Richard Davies speaks with host Alex Chadwick about why the volcano is collapsing.