Rabid Skunk Found in Brighton, Colorado

The Tri-County Health Department has confirmed that a skunk found in Brighton, Colorado had rabies.

Rabid skunks were unheard of just a few years ago, in Colorado.

Until eleven years ago, skunk rabies was unknown in the country.

Over the last couple years they have become more and more common, but stayed in rural areas.

With this one being located in Brighton, just north of the Denver metro area, fears are that they will begin to be discovered in suburban areas and possibly urban ones.

That would mean a greater risk of other animals or humans becoming infected with the disease.

For now, authorities are warning residents to be extra cautious around wild animals, or even domestic ones, especially if they're showing any kind of unusual behavior.

They are also suggesting that everyone be sure that they, and their animals, are vaccinated against the disease.

If any unusual behavior or dead animals are seen people should be sure to contact their vet or animal control immediately.

North Carolina Considering Bringing Bibles Into Schools

North Carolina is considering a new bill that would bring Bibles into schools.

Under the new bill school districts would be able to decide if they wanted to allow Bible classes in schools.

The classes would be electives, for credit, and in no way be required.

Bipartisan support has already been raised for the bill.

Opponents worry about how it maintains the separation of church and state.

Supporters say that since it is an elective it is acceptable.

It is unclear when the bill would be finally voted on, but if passed the Bible classes would begin in the fall.

Riots Begin After Sayedee Sentenced to Death in Bangladesh

Over thirty people have been killed and three hundred injured as riots occurred all across Bangladesh.

They began after a death sentence was handed down in the trial of seventy-three year old Delwar Hossain Sayedee, the vice president of the Jamaat-e-Islami party.

Sayedee and other Jamaat leaders are on trial for war crimes committed during the 1971 war of independence from Pakistan.

Jamaat is the leading Islamic party and carries a lot of political weight as well as religious.

The government has also begun steps to ban the party from existing in the country. 

Kerry and The EU Promise Aid For Syrian Rebels

Secretary of State Kerry has announced that the US will give three hundred and eight five million dollars in aid, to the Syrian rebels.

The US will not provide military aid or weapons.

They will provide food, medical supplies, and money that is to be used for sanitation and rebuilding.

Meanwhile, the EU announced an increase in aid to the rebels.

Europe will begin sending non lethal military supplies, including armored vehicles and technical supplies.

Israel has also been aiding the rebels, most notably by treating their wounded soldiers, in Israeli hospitals.

However, spokesmen for the Syrian National Council, the official governing body of the rebels, complained that the aid wasn't enough.

While they do not want direct western intervention, they do demand that they be given weapons, so that they can bring the war to a quicker conclusion.

Benedict XVI Officially No Longer Pope

Seventeen days after announcing he would retire, Benedict XVI is officially no longer the Pope.

Thursday morning, the title was lifted from him and he went to begin his retirement.

In doing so, he became the first pope, since Gregory XII in 1415, to not die in office.

It is unclear when the new pope will be named, but expectations are for one to be in place by Easter, on March 31.