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NOAA Hurricane Isaac 2012: Tropical Storm May Hit Tampa Like Katrina in New Orleans, Meteorologist Says

Hurricane Isaac 2012 is brewing from a harmless tropical storm into a possibly disastrous hurricane in Tampa, Florida. The opening of the Republican National Convention is scheduled for Monday, August 27, but many are unsure whether Hurricane Isaac 2012 will be severe enough to cause a cancellation or simply a delay. ABC meteorologist, Max Golembo, fears that in the worst case scenario in predicting the storm pattern, the impact in Tampa could be a "disaster," Golembo says.

NOAA: Hurricane Isaac 2012 May Cause National Convention Cancellation

Forecasters believe that the tropical storm Isaac could possible hit Florida. Although it is too soon to predict that the storm is going to do direct damage to the state, it is brewing up worry that it could potentially interrupt the opening of the Republican National Convention in Tampa on Monday.

Zeek Rewards Shut Down, Ponzi Scheme Charges: $600 Million in Fraud, Accused by Officials

Federal regulators filed charges and an order to freeze assets of a the North Carolina based company ZeekRewards after officials claim the company operated a $600 million Ponzi scheme, according to USA Today. The action taken on Aug. 17 was taken by the Securities and Exchange Commission and, according to the site, online marketer Paul Burks allegedly raised money from more than 1 million customers on the site that he founded, ZeekRewards.

Christian Hobbs Recorded Child Porn Through Vent In Trailer

A New Hampshire woman who had initially assumed that a stray animal was trapped under her trailer uncovered something even more twisted. Upon scouring the area for the respective animal, she discovered something far worst; a peeping Tom by the name of Christian Hobbs.

Amelia Earhart Found; Researches Have 'Right Stuff' To End 75 Year Old Mystery

Aviation pioneer, Amelia Earhart has been the subject of great mystery since her unexplained disappearance in 1937 on her Lockheed Electra plane. Studies last month suggested Earhart's airplane could be located, but the expedition was thought to have ended in failure. However, upon a closer look at underwater images gathered, researchers believe they have found Amelia Earhart.

Fattest State in America 2012: Which States Finished In The Top 3?

For the sixth straight year, Mississippi is the fattest state in America, with a 35 percent Body Mass Index. Louisiana (33.4 percent) and West Virginia (32.4 percent) finished second and third respectively, according to data from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.