• Pakistan Earthquake Kills 150:
  A 6.5 earthquake hit southwestern Pakistan today causing heavy damage and resulting in the deaths [1] of at least 150 people. A local expert says, “It was a shallow earthquake, which is very destructive. The aftershocks will be felt for a week with more or less the same intensity.” Hundreds more are injured following the quake.



• Flash Floods Hit India:
  Floods swept through northeastern India today displacing 70,000 people [2] from more than 70 villages. Incessant rains caused the Putimari river to breach its banks and rescue forces have been sent in. Two relief camps have been set up to try to accommodate the tens of thousands. People are currently camping on highways under plastic bags.




• Obama On Most TV Stations Tonight:
  Barack Obama's 30-minute ad will air on most major TV networks [3] at 8 p.m. ET. The taped infomercial will feature a live segment with Obama at a rally in Florida. He will also be on The Daily Show tonight. The 30-minute appearance will delay the start [4] of game five of the World Series. John McCain will be appearing on Larry King Live tonight.

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