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Iranians Await List of Approved Presidential Candidates May 21, 2013

Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei, an ally of President Ahmadinejad, and former President Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani are among those who will learn if they are permitted to run.

Syrian and Hezbollah Fighters Push Qusayr Assault May 21, 2013

Airstrikes were reported on Tuesday amid conflicting accounts about the progress of the battle for Qusayr, a town in western Syrian long held by anti-government forces.

IHT Rendezvous: Unicorns Travel From Paris to Japan May 21, 2013

The Cluny Museum’s tapestries of “The Lady and the Unicorn” travel to Tokyo and Osaka, and alabaster mourners from Dijon make a stopover in Paris.

Torture Victim’s Body Is Found Near U.S. Base, Afghans Say May 21, 2013

Afghan investigators say the man was seen in a videotape undergoing torture at the hands of an Afghan-American translator for a U.S. Special Forces unit.

Global warming: Sea level rise threatens Hawaii biodiversity

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Bob Berwyn

Pelagic birds do need a bit of land, and some nesting areas in Hawaii may be threatened. Bob Berwyn photo.

USGS study says sea bird rookery in outlying Hawaiian Islands at risk

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — Sea level rise could threaten the breeding areas of numerous sea bird breeding areas in the northwestern Hawaiian Islands, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey study that analyzed the combined effects sea-level rise and wave action.

Most climate change models predict a 1-meter rise in global sea level by 2100, with larger increases possible in parts of the Pacific Ocean. Those rising sea levels may inundate low-lying islands across the globe, placing island biodiversity at risk. (more…)

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Lawyer: Ebel forced woman to turn over gun May 21, 2013

CENTENNIAL, Colo.—An attorney for a woman accused of providing the weapon used to kill Colorado's prisons chief says Evan Ebel forced her to turn over the gun.

Photos: Oklahoma City area ravaged by deadly tornado May 21, 2013

A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

Jordan Gehrke signs with CU Buffs, adds drama to QB situation May 21, 2013

Jordan Gehrke has a message for all those Division II and III schools he turned down out of high school.

Colorado river rafting: A bucket list of 10 trips to try May 21, 2013

Maybe you've never done more than dip a bare toe into Clear Creek while enviously watching the play boaters during lunch break in Golden.

$15 million project unveiled for Lower Highland May 21, 2013

TreeHouse Development on Monday unveiled plans to construct a 61-unit apartment building on the site of the former Pagliacci restaurant that is designed to pay homage to the long-time Denver eatery.

Broncos, with overflowing riches at WR, plan to pressure opposing D's May 21, 2013

Wes Welker presents the Broncos' passing game with a numbers problem.Already, the Broncos had one receiver, Demaryius Thomas, who had 94 catches last year, and another, Eric Decker, who had 85.

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