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At least 1,836 people lost their lives in Hurricane Katrina and in the subsequent floods, making it the deadliest U.S. hurricane since the 1928 Okeechobee Hurricane. The storm is estimated to have been responsible for $81.2 billion (2005 U.S. dollars) in damage, making it the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. The catastrophic failure of the flood protection in New Orleans prompted immediate review of the Army Corps of Engineers, which has, by congressional mandate, sole responsibility for design and construction of the flood protection and levee systems. There was also widespread criticism of the federal, state and local governments' reaction to the storm, which resulted in an investigation by the U.S. Congress, and the resignation of Federal Emergency Management Agency director Michael D. Brown. Conversely, the National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service were widely commended for accurate forecasts and abundant lead time.
Dylan's early lyrics incorporated politics, social commentary, philosophy and literary influences, defying existing pop music conventions and appealing widely to the counterculture. While expanding and personalizing musical styles, he has shown steadfast devotion to many traditions of American song, from folk and country/blues to gospel, rock and roll and rockabilly, to English, Scottish and Irish folk music, even jazz and swing.
Dylan performs with the guitar, keyboard and harmonica. Backed by a changing lineup of musicians, he has toured steadily since the late 1980s on what has been dubbed the "Never Ending Tour". Although his accomplishments as performer and recording artist have been central to his career, his songwriting is generally regarded as his greatest contribution.
- June 10: Apple launches 3G iPhone
- June 9: Seattle homeless advocates arrested for blocking intersection
- June 9: McDonald's pulls sliced tomatoes from menu in US
- June 9: Natural death confirmed for man who died on Disney World roller coaster
- June 9: Lightning strikes park in Connecticut killing 1, injuring 4
- June 8: Woman robs pawn shop by swallowing stolen goods
- June 6: US B-2 bomber crash in Guam caused by moisture on sensors
- June 6: Dow plunges as oil prices break records
- June 6: Wikinews interviews Gene Amondson, Prohibition Party presidential nominee
- June 5: Clinton to suspend campaign
- June 5: US and UK diplomats detained in Zimbabwe
- June 5: U.S. Navy forced to give up on Burma relief
- June 5: U.S. ISPs to test restricting heavy Internet users
- June 3: US federal agents raid strip club empire in Washington state
- June 3: Hillary Clinton: I am 'open to being' US Vice President
- June 3: Human rights group alleges U.S. prison ships
- June 3: Barack Obama effectively clinches Democratic nomination
- June 3: United States authorities bust multimillion dollar drug ring in New Jersey
- June 3: 'Expelled' fair use upheld
- June 2: Buffalo, New York warehouse fire injures 12 firefighters
After the Civil War, Hancock's reputation as a soldier and his dedication to conservative constitutional principles made him a quadrennial Presidential possibility. His noted integrity was a counterpoint to the corruption of the era. This nationwide popularity led the Democrats to nominate him for President in 1880. Although he ran a strong campaign, Hancock was defeated by Republican James Garfield by the closest popular vote margin in American history.
The first permanent white settlers—Arthur A. Denny and those subsequently known as the Denny party—arrived November 13, 1851. Early settlements in the area were called "New York-Alki" ("Alki" meaning "bye and bye" in the local Chinook Jargon) and "Duwamps". In 1853, Doc Maynard suggested that the main settlement be renamed "Seattle," an anglicized rendition of the name of Sealth, the chief of the two local tribes.
Seattle is often regarded as the birthplace of grunge music, and has a reputation for heavy coffee consumption; coffee companies founded or based in Seattle include Starbucks and Tully's. Analysis conducted in 2004 by the United States Census Bureau indicated that Seattle was the most educated large city in the U.S. with 48.8 percent of residents 25 and older having at least bachelor degrees.
- ...that Piscataway Park was created to prevent development and protect the view across the Potomac River from Mount Vernon (pictured)?
- ...that Charles N. Haskell was the first governor of Oklahoma, and he played a crucial role in drafting the Oklahoma Constitution?
- ...that the 1040-foot-long Starrucca Viaduct in Lanesboro, Pennsylvania was the largest and most expensive stone railway viaduct when built in 1848, and is still in use by the Norfolk Southern Railway?
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