Tuesday, January 29, 2013

In the news, Tuesday, January 29, 2013


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from The Spokesman-Review

Historical library destroyed in Mali
Before fleeing French, rebels burn ancient scrolls

US eyes drone base in Africa with al-Qaida in mind

Iran says it sent monkey to space
U.S. concerned by reports of mission

Change in air as Obama lays out immigration plan today
Several policy alterations already in place

Congress passes $50.5B Sandy relief bill
Republicans unable to require offsetting cuts

Murray invites public input on budget
New chair has promised Senate will take action

Feds OK’d high pay at bailed-out firms
Treasury bypassed rules, report says

Tax dollars go to dry cleaning, art

Fast track legislation may get brakes
Emergency clauses have become popular

Scouts may pull back from no-gays policy
Board mulls local option

Higher learning requirements coming for K-12 classrooms
Common Core curriculum raises standards nationwide

Musician survives, tells of killings

Council meanders on what’s pertinent
Gun issues elicit spirited discussion

U.S. fisheries service says testing by Navy is safe for marine mammals
Report includes guidelines to minimize risk of injuries

Dutch queen stepping down
Beatrix’s eldest son will become king

Three arrested in deadly blaze
Club owner, two band members held

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In brief:  From Wire Reports

Australia flooding forces evacuations

BRISBANE, Australia – Thousands of Australians huddled in shelters today as torrential rains flooded cities and towns in the northeast, killing four people and prompting about 1,000 helicopter evacuations.

In the hard-hit city of Bundaberg, 240 miles north of Brisbane, rescue crews plucked 1,000 people to safety after the river that runs through town broke its banks, sending fast-moving, muddy water pouring into streets and homes. About 1,500 residents fled to evacuation centers, while patients at the local hospital were being airlifted to Brisbane as a precaution.

Queensland residents and officials were being particularly cautious, after floodwaters from heavy rain in late 2010 and early 2011 left much of the state under water in the worst flooding Australia had seen in decades.


Israel says Iran nuke work slowed

TEL AVIV, Israel – Israeli intelligence officials now estimate that Iran won’t be able to build a nuclear weapon before 2015 or 2016, pushing back by several years previous assessments of Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Intelligence briefings given to McClatchy Newspapers over the past two months have confirmed that various officials across Israel’s military and political echelons now think it’s unrealistic that Iran could develop a nuclear weapons arsenal before 2015. Others pushed the date back even further, to the winter of 2016.

Reports that Iran’s nuclear facility at Fordow had been damaged in a nuclear explosion were still being investigated Monday, Israeli officials said.

Satellite imagery shared with McClatchy Newspapers showed that new fortifications had been built around the perimeter of the facility.


Canada to USA: Declare weapons

DETROIT – Canada has a message for Americans: Don’t bring guns across the border.

The Canada Border Services Agency made the plea Monday after border services officers discovered undeclared weapons five times – four incidents involving Michigan residents – since Jan. 10, CBSA spokeswoman Jean D’Amelio Swyer said.

“Don’t bring your guns into Canada,” Swyer said emphatically. “Leave your firearms at home. But if by chance they do have a firearm in the car, it is imperative that they declare it.”

Those found with weapons can face fines, jail time or both. The first time border agents find an undeclared weapon, the vehicle involved is held until payment of a fine of $1,000 per weapon, Swyer added.

But if those crossing the border tell agents they have a legal gun, the agency will either allow them to return to the United States or hold the weapon until they leave Canada, according to Swyer.


Early-warning plan for quakes sought

LOS ANGELES – A group of California’s top geophysicists and seismologists announced an $80 million plan Monday to create an earthquake early warning system in that state.

It would be the first such network in the United States and marks an ambitious new safety initiative by some of California’s top state and federal earthquake experts.

The U.S. is behind Japan – as well as Mexico, Taiwan, Turkey and even Romania – is creating early alert systems. Last year, residents in Mexico City were warned shortly before the shaking from a magnitude 7.4 quake that began near Acapulco arrived.

Democratic state Sen. Alex Padilla is proposing legislation to create the statewide network. California already has hundreds of ground sensors measuring earth movement, but experts said another $80 million is needed to expand and upgrade the monitors. They said the system could be up and running in two years if funding is found.

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Animal control gets regional home, shelter
Officials approve agreements at former motorcycle dealership

Police look for source of missile launcher

Companies to research hydrogen vehicles
They hope to have cars to market in four years

Hostess selects Little Debbie maker

Editorial: Immigration reform key for orchards, industry

Detroit, Houston comparison offers lesson
Mona Charen      Creators Syndicate columnist

Against the grain
Old dietary standby isn’t old enough for Paleo followers
Adrian Rogers      The Spokesman-Review

Yoga can be antidote to stress
Anthony L. Komaroff      Universal Uclick

Your best medicine
Smart food choices help keep sickness at bay
Barbara Quinn      McClatchy-Tribune

Workforce boomers will show tough sides
Rebecca Nappi and Catherine Johnston

Yellow mustard works wonders when treating kitchen burns
Joe Graedon M.S.      peoples pharmacy.com

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from The Washington Post (DC)
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