1. Syrian Rebels Control Borders
The tide continues to turn in favor of the rebellion in Syria this week. After successfully assassinating three top security officials on Wednesday, rebel forces seized all four border crossings with Iraq and one into Turkey on Thursday. Meanwhile, the U.N. security council remains deadlocked over a resolution to punish Syria with economic sanctions, with Russia and China vetoing the measure for the third time.
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2. 12 Killed In Colorado Theater Shooting
At least 50 are injured and 12 are dead after a gunman opened fire in front of a crowded suburban Denver movie theater early Friday morning as people gathered to see the latest Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises." Police have the suspect in custody, but have not released his name nor any motive for the attack. Witnesses reported seeing gas before the gunman opened fire, and the area was searched for explosives.
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3. Mississippi River Near Record Lows Due To Drought
The Mississippi River is feeling the effects of this summer's epic drought, with water levels falling within three feet of historic lows. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will spend nearly $7 million dredging the river in an effort to keep the river and its ports open for commercial traffic in the coming weeks. Just last year the Mississippi came within one foot of its record high due to massive flooding.
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The tide continues to turn in favor of the rebellion in Syria this week. After successfully assassinating three top security officials on Wednesday, rebel forces seized all four border crossings with Iraq and one into Turkey on Thursday. Meanwhile, the U.N. security council remains deadlocked over a resolution to punish Syria with economic sanctions, with Russia and China vetoing the measure for the third time.
Read more on nytimes.com
2. 12 Killed In Colorado Theater Shooting
At least 50 are injured and 12 are dead after a gunman opened fire in front of a crowded suburban Denver movie theater early Friday morning as people gathered to see the latest Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises." Police have the suspect in custody, but have not released his name nor any motive for the attack. Witnesses reported seeing gas before the gunman opened fire, and the area was searched for explosives.
Read more on hosted.ap.org
3. Mississippi River Near Record Lows Due To Drought
The Mississippi River is feeling the effects of this summer's epic drought, with water levels falling within three feet of historic lows. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will spend nearly $7 million dredging the river in an effort to keep the river and its ports open for commercial traffic in the coming weeks. Just last year the Mississippi came within one foot of its record high due to massive flooding.
Read more on cnn.com
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| Photo of the Day: Batman struggles to remember his PIN before a late-night screening of his latest flick while Bane patiently waits his turn. Credit: John Heller/ZUMA Press/Newscom |
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