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News Analysis: What Mideast Crisis? Israelis Have Moved On May 25, 2013

Instead of focusing on what is said to be their central challenge — how to share this land with another nation — Israelis are largely ignoring it.

Hezbollah Chief Orders Fight to Save Syria’s Assad May 25, 2013

Syrian opposition activists said that government forces and Hezbollah had intensified attacks in Qusayr, which faced the heaviest shelling since the battle had started, to allow Hezbollah to claim victory.

Pope Francis Changes Tone at the Vatican May 25, 2013

Francis, eschewing some of the grandiose trappings of the papacy in favor of an emphasis on simplicity and modesty, has raised morale, observers say.

Western Aid Finances Afghan Projects From Silly to Sublime May 25, 2013

With more than a hundred billion dollars in the past dozen years, thousands of groups have tried to find ways to spend it.

Climate: Australian heatwave sets numerous records

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Bob Berwyn

Global warming kicks into high gear Down Under

Australian heatwave breaks records.

By Bob Berwyn

FRISCO — The New Year is barely a week old, but extreme weather continues, this time in the Southern hemisphere, where parts of Australia reached unprecedented high temperatures, in some cases ranging upward of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. For the sake of comparison, Death Valley reported a reading of 136 degrees way back in July, 1913.

Temperatures during the recent Australian heatwave were so warm that the country’s meteorology bureau added a new color to its temperature-scale map — bright purple, designating readings of warmer than 50 degrees Celsius (129 Fahrenheit). Read the latest update from the bureau here. (more…)

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Climate: All-time record temps, wildfires in Australia

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Bob Berwyn

Summer heatwave sets records in Australia.

100 homes destroyed in Tasmania

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — Parts of southern Australia have recorded all-time high temperatures readings in the past few days, and the heat wave has led to numerous wildfires, including blazes in Tasmania that have destroyed about 100 homes.

Hobart, Tasmania reported a high temperature of 108 degrees Friday, the warmest reading ever on the island south of Australia, with records going back to 1880.

Temperatures across much of Australia were in the 90s and 100s during the first part of the weekend, and wildfires are also burning in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Two wet years in a row, followed by this summer’s heatwave, have combined for dangerous fire conditions, officials said. (more…)

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Denver Post News

Colorado town already well-armed mandates weapons May 25, 2013

The Venus Stylin' beauty salon is one of the few businesses in this town where the heads of hunted animals don't stare glassy-eyed from the walls. But that doesn't mean that this is a zone free of the gun-rights fervor that grips Nucla.

Centaurus High pipe bomb suspect, 16, charged with attempted murder May 25, 2013

The 16-year-old boy accused of leaving a device similar to a pipe bomb nearly two weeks ago at Centaurus High School in Lafayette was charged with attempted murder and four other felonies Friday as prosecutors said evidence showed he had a "long-term interest in explosive devices" and may have had a larger plan.

NREL pursues greater efficiency for solar panels May 25, 2013

One thing a solar panel shouldn't do is reflect the sun — for every photon that bounces off is one less electron of electricity the panel will create.

CU seeks drone test site in Colorado May 25, 2013

A state application organized by the University of Colorado at Boulder has been submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration for the development of one of six unmanned-aircraft-system test sites slated to be established across the United States.

Rockies shut out Giants as Michael Cuddyer returns with a bang May 25, 2013

Michael Cuddyer served as a catalytic force Friday, mashing a two-run double and a home run off Tim Lincecum as the Rockies ended their nine-game losing skid at AT&T Park with a 5-0 win.

Clint Irwin rising to top of MLS as Rapids goalkeeper after long wait May 25, 2013

Clint Irwin has taken a roundabout path from the minor leagues of Candian soccer to multiple jobs up and down the North American soccer scene to establish his place in the MLS spotlight this season with an improbable, impressive run as the Rapids' starting goalkeeper.

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