Anthrax Kills 50 Cattle in Colorado

Authorities in Colorado have confirmed that fifty cattle were killed by anthrax.

All the dead cows were found on a Logan County ranch.

The ranch has been quarantined, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture has little worry about it spreading to others.

Health officials are a little worried that some humans may have come into contact with the herd, as it is possible for them to become infected.

It's been thirty-one years since there was an anthrax outbreak in Colorado.

Anthrax can develop on it's own, during drought times, so many states in the US are on the lookout for it, due to the worst drought in decades.

The infection can be treated with antibiotics, if caught during the early stages.

First Female NFL Ref Thankful

Shannon Eastin will be making history on Thursday night, as she becomes the first woman to referee a professional football game.

Eastin has been a football official for seventeen years, working in various other leagues til now, as well as in some basketball leagues.

She is getting this chance because the regular football officials are in a lockout with the league, and she was one of the most promising replacements.

A master of judo, she's used to being the first into various areas; but growing up her first passion was always football, and she's glad to work with it.

Her thanks have gone out to the entire NFL, but specifically certain players who have been extremely welcoming to her.

Starbucks Partnering With Square

Starbucks announced on Wednesday that it will be partnering with Square.

Square is a phone app that allows you to pay without pulling out a card or cash.

When you are ready to pay at a location, that uses Square, your name and picture show up on the screen of the register.

By giving the cashier your name, it confirms your identity, the charge is added to your tab, which is then pulled by Square from your account.

The app is even capable of letting you know about nearby locations that are using it, giving you discounts the first time you try a place.

Starbucks is also going to be investing twenty-five million dollars into Square, Starbucks chief executive Howard Schultz will be joining Square's board of directors.

Drought Good News For Wine

The drought might be bad news for most people, but for one industry it's actually good news.

Wineries around the country are hoping that the rains will hold off for a few more weeks.

Excess water in grapes dilutes the flavor, especially right before harvest.

For US wineries, harvest comes in September, and rains right before harvest would cause the most dilution.

Thanks to a warmer than usual spring, coupled with the extra hot and dry summer, most US wineries expect to have one of their best years.

Colorado Springs Man Arrested for Attempted Arson

Domonic Krause, 31, was arrested by Colorado Springs police on Monday night.

Police received a call about a structure fire, around 10 pm, at the Fountain Villas Apartments.

They found Krause outside his apartment, where the carpet had been burned.

When they attempted to question him, he refused to cooperate with them, and a struggle ensued.

Upon searching his apartment they found a glass pipe used to smoke drugs, as well as an eviction notice, that he had been given Monday morning.

Krause is charged with attempted first degree arson, fourth degree arson-endangerment, obstructing a peace officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Deadly Fire in Aurora

Around 11 pm, last night a fire started in the Fitz Apartments at 1747 North Peoria Street.

Two people were killed, and twenty-five were injured by the three alarm fire.

Ladders had to be used to rescue many of the people, as they became trapped when the fire quickly spread through the halls of the four story building.

Some witnesses took rescues into their own hands, before firefighters could arrive, holding a canopy in the air and catching people with it.

Witnesses reported seeing a man with a gas can running away from the building just before the fire started, causing an arson investigation to start immediately.

As many as forty units were damaged by flames or smoke.

Mexico and Belize Brace for Hurricane Ernesto

Southern Mexico and Belize are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Ernesto.

With sustained winds over eighty miles per hour the storm could be quite destructive.

It is centered on the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, and resorts along the coast are moving people if necessary.

Some of the resorts are rated with high enough building quality to serve as shelters themselves, guests there are being allowed to stay.

Ernesto entered the Caribbean on Saturday, and caused minimal damage as it moved along the coast of Honduras.

Once it makes landfall, it is expected to take less than twenty-four hours for Enresto to cross into the Gulf of Mexico.

Flood warnings have joined the already issued hurricane warnings, as rains begin to swell waterways.

Philippine Flooding Worsens

Flooding in the Philippines worsened on Tuesday, as torrential downpours continued. Rains are going to continue throughout Wednesday.

Manila saw around twenty inches come down through the day. A landslide in Quezon City killed nine and injuring for others.

Railroads and roads throughout the country are closed due to water being several feet above them, and dams have started to overflow.

Around 130,000 people have been forced to evacuate, and rescue requests continue to come in from trapped people. Fifty-three people are confirmed dead throughout the country.

President Benigno Aquino ordered all government and private offices to close and remain so until the flooding recedes.

Ohio Police Arrest Planned Copycat

Two weeks after the deadly shooting in Aurora, Colorado a man planned to attempt to copycat it in Wakeland, Ohio.

Scott Smith was arrested on Saturday for bringing weapons to a showing of The Dark Knight.

An off duty officer noticed him for acting suspiciously and searched his bag.

In the bag, the officer found four knives, a loaded 9 mm Glock, and two extra clips for the gun; each clip carried seventeen rounds.

Upon searching his home, police found eight more guns, a significant amount of ammo, a gas mask, and a bullet proof vest.

On Monday, Smith was charged with four counts of carrying various weapons, one count of carrying a concealed weapon with no permit and one count of carrying a weapon while having disability.

Seven Cameroonian Athletes Disappear

Seven athletes from Cameroon have disappeared from the Olympic Village, over the last week.

Fiver boxers, a swimmer, and a soccer player have not been since the left, starting on the weekend.

It is thought that they all are going to attempt to stay in England, permanently.

Their visas allow them to stay in country til November.

No word has come yet, if they have sought asylum, but it is definitely expected.

Nearly every Olympics, or international games, see some athletes and or coaches do so.