Colorado Times: 05/26/14

Monday, May 26, 2014

Sharapova advances to 2nd round at French Open

Maria Sharapova took advantage of a break in the rain to win her opening match at the French Open on Monday.

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'X-Men' dominates holiday box office with $91M

A team of mutants overpowered one massive mutant monster at the box office during the Memorial Day holiday.

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Sharapova advances to 2nd round at French Open

Maria Sharapova took advantage of a break in the rain to win her opening match at the French Open on Monday.

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Observers hail Ukraine election as 'genuine'

International observers have hailed Ukraine's presidential vote as a "genuine election," saying it was held freely and fairly.

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Eye Opener: California community shaken by disturbing mass murder

Also, rescue crews are rushing to the scene of a large mudslide in Colorado; your world in 90 seconds.

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Pope honors Holocaust survivors in Israel

Pope Francis honored Jews killed in the Holocaust, kissing the hands of six survivors in an emotional ceremony at Israel's national Holocaust memorial on Monday as he capped a Mideast trip with poignant stops at some...

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Draghi keeps door open for ECB action

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the bank needed to be on its guard against a "negative spiral" of low inflation that could drag down the economy - and it could engage in large-scale bond purchases to...

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Naked dancer causes NT car crashes

A man has been arrested after his naked dancing, singing and rock throwing caused 13 cars to crash.

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Many young Republicans split with party on social issues

TAMPA — At a recent meeting, the Tampa Bay Young Republicans recited the Pledge of Allegiance, prayed and then tackled the night’s topic: marijuana.

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Pistorius arrives at psychiatric hospital

Oscar Pistorius sat in the passenger seat of a black sedan speaking on a cellphone as he arrived Monday morning at a government psychiatric hospital to begin the period of mental evaluation as ordered by the judge at his...

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Three people missing in 6 km-long Colorado mudslide

DENVER, May 25 - Three people were missing after a four-mile (6-km) long mudslide tore through a mountain community near the Grand Mesa National Forest in western Colorado on Sunday, authorities said.

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Younger members split with GOP on social issues

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- At a recent meeting, the Tampa Bay Young Republicans recited the Pledge of Allegiance, prayed and then tackled the night's topic: marijuana.

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Ukraine's new leader to talk with the east, Russia

Ukraine's new president-elect wasted no time Monday immediately focusing on the top issues at hand - promising to negotiate an end to a pro-Russia insurgency in the east and saying he was willing to begin talks with...

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The Very Quick Guide to a Green Portfolio

For many, the decision to get out of fossil fuels is an easy one. It may be because it's the right thing to do, or because we see the risks of investing in businesses built around an unsustainable economic paradigm. This article is not about that decision; it's about what to do next.

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Japan pop group AKB48 cancels events after attack

Japan's hugely popular female pop group AKB48 canceled fan events Monday after a saw-wielding man attacked two members and a staffer, shocking the nation and raising questions over security.

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Sangre Chronicle > Raton Comet > Tractor Supply store coming to Raton

RATON — The rumors are true: A big box store is coming to Raton! Raton City Manager Butch McGowen confirmed the development during a recent City Council meeting. Construction of the 19,000 square-foot development is already underway at the site on South 2nd Street and York Canyon Road.

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Sangre Chronicle > Cimarron > Community support helps Korean War veteran thrive

CIMARRON— Enrique “Henry” Cruz loves to chat. Cruz honed his conversational skills in the Marine Corps from 1953-1955.

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Sangre Chronicle > Eagle Nest > Eagle Nest prepares for Run For The Wall riders

EAGLE NEST— The village of Eagle Nest will open its doors once again to hundreds of bikers riding across the country for Run For the Wall. Riders taking the Central Route will stop in Eagle Nest for the night after making a stop at Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park in Angel Fire.

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Pro-military fervor at polls as Egyptians vote

Supporters of retired Field Marshal Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi danced to pop tunes praising the military and sported T-shirts bearing his image as they cast ballots Monday in a presidential election that is considered certain...

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India's oldest car factory suspends production

India's oldest car factory has abruptly suspended production of the hulking Ambassador sedan that has a nearly seven-decade history as the car of the Indian elite.

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Crews searching for 3 people in Colorado mudslide

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Emergency crews were searching for three people reported missing after a large mudslide struck in western Colorado's Mesa County. The slide hit Sunday in a remote area near the town of Collbran, about 40 miles east of Grand Junction. Rescuers raced to the scene when it was reported around 6 p.m. MDT, but eased operations after nightfall because the zone is unstable, Mesa ...

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3 missing after ‘unbelievably big’ mudslide in Mesa County

DENVER – Emergency crews were responding to a large mudslide in Mesa County Sunday night, and three people in the area were still missing Monday morning, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office reported. The slide occurred along Salt Creek Road in Collbran in the Vega State Park area, police said. “This slide is unbelievably big,” said Lt. Phil […]

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Inexperienced US back line heads to World Cup

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Matt Besler and Geoff Cameron might hear it from every angle if they were paying any attention or had a moment's spare time. They could be reminded every day that this is the first time since 1990 the U.S. heads to a World Cup with no central defenders having played previous minutes in soccer's showcase event.

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Sheriff awards scholarship

South High School senior Jared Adam Russell has been named this year’s recipient of the County Sheriffs of Colorado scholarship award for Pueblo County.

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Care and Share to run food program

Local students soon will be taking a break from school, but that doesn’t mean they have to break from food. Students from Pueblo City Schools (D60) and Pueblo County District 70 are invited to participate in the annual free summer food program sponsored by the Care and Share food bank.

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India's oldest car factory suspends production

It was Friday night when Elliot Rodger's mother got a call from her son's therapist that he had emailed a ranting manifesto about going on a deadly rampage.

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NL roundup: Evan Gattis, Braves blast Rockies

ATLANTA — Evan Gattis homered twice to support Julio Teheran's six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat Colorado. Justin Upton and Chris Johnson added two-run homers for the NL East-leading Braves, who have won six of eight. Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki left in the eighth and appeared to slightly limp as he walked off the field. He said he hit his left foot on a backswing, but said ...

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Beckett fires no-hitter

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Josh Beckett started talking about throwing a no-hitter in the fourth inning, ignoring traditional superstitions and making his catcher nervous in the process. The big, folksy Texan had stuff that was too dominant to worry about a jinx. Beckett pitched the first no-hitter of his stellar career and the first in the majors this season, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the ...

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Hackathons: Giving back to the community, one line of code at a time

Harrison Kuzbyt, a University of Denver computer science major, works on his team project at the recent GovDev Challenge in which Google partnered with the states of Colorado and Wyoming to create solutions for challenges facing local governments.

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Donovan breaks MLS goal record with Nos. 135, 136

CARSON, California (AP) - Landon Donovan broke the Major League Soccer scoring record Sunday with his 135th and 136th regular-season goals in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union. Playing for the first time since being omitted from the U.S. World Cup team, Donovan surpassed ...

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Cardinal is first top Lebanese cleric in Israel

The head of Lebanon's largest Christian denomination has visited a parish in Israel, becoming the first Lebanese religious leader to come to the Jewish state since its creation in 1948.

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10 things to know for Monday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:

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Crews searching for 3 people in Colorado mudslide

Emergency crews were searching for three people reported missing after a large mudslide struck in western Colorado's Mesa County.

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Emergency crews searching for three people reported missing after a large mudslide struck in western Colorado's Mesa County.

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Rescue teams are searching for three people reported missing after a large mudslide struck in the western parts of Colorado in the United States.

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A glance at Pope Francis' Holy Land pilgrimage

Here is a glance at the highlights of Pope Francis' visit to Jerusalem on Monday, the third and last day of his Holy Land pilgrimage.

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Doubts cast on China's counter-terrorism abilities

China announced Monday that it has arrested more than 200 terror suspects over the past month in the restive Xinjiang region, highlighting its commitment to a security crackdown even as a bloody attack last week raised...

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Crews searching for 3 people in Colorado mudslide

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — Rescue teams are searching for three people reported missing after a large mudslide struck in western Colorado's Mesa County. The slide hit Sunday in a remote area near the town of Collbran, about 40 miles east of Grand Junction. Rescuers raced to the scene when ...

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10 Things to Know for Today

By The Associated Press Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

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3 missing after massive mudslide in western Colorado

COLORADO — Colorado authorities are searching for three people missing after a massive mudslide in Mesa County, the local sheriff’s office said late Sunday. “This slide is unbelievably big,” said Lt. Phil Stratton with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office. It’s estimated to be about 4 miles long, 2 miles wide and about 250 feet deep. […]

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Confusing Mental-Health Intervention and Violence Prevention

There are many ways to prevent some violent tragedies, including high-quality mental-health treatment at all levels. But calling for more involuntary hospitalizations isn’t among them.

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Donovan breaks MLS goal record with Nos. 135, 136

CARSON, California (AP) -- Landon Donovan broke the Major League Soccer scoring record Sunday with his 135th and 136th regular-season goals in the Los Angeles Galaxy's 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union.

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National League roundup: A no-hitter for Josh Beckett

Dodgers starting pitcher Josh Beckett, center, celebrates the first no-hitter of his career. / Matt Slocum/AP PHILADELPHIA — Josh Beckett pitched the first no-hitter of his stellar career and the first in the majors this season, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-0, on Sunday.

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