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08/26/2014
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 Is North Korea Preparing to Strike US Electric Grid? An advisor to Congress says country’s electric system is mostly unprotected and vulnerable to an EMP attack. He said North Korea tested the plan last year when it put a satellite into orbit. The satellite was in a position where it could carry out such an attack against the United States. More  Syria Asks for Help to Fight Islamic State Syria is willing to work with the international community in the fight against Islamic State militants. Ukrainian official Russian tanks and other military vehicles had crossed into southeastern Ukraine. Mourners sang, clapped and danced on Monday at funeral services for Michael Brown. More  Farmers Learn Skills Online Researchers created a virtual online world where farmers discuss important issue in farming. More |
