Popocatepetl Covers Mexico City in Ash

Residents of Mexico City woke up to a covering of ash, Saturday morning.

Popocatepetl has been erupting for the past few days.

The volcano has been throwing up lava and ash since then, with Friday night having the highest levels of activity.

At times ash was thrown around two miles into the air.

Areas around the volcano were ordered evacuated as a precaution, but other than the ash no damage has been done to the surrounding areas.

Some flights in and out of Mexico City's airport have been canceled due to concerns of planes flying in the ash.

Boko Haram Kill 30 in Attack on School

Members of Boko Haram attacked a school in Mamudo, Nigeria, before dawn on Saturday.

They opened fire on the students and their teachers, then burned the building.

Twenty-nine children and one of the teachers were killed.

Witnesses say that dozens of students fled to safety, some wounded, some of whom have not been seen since the shooting.

Schools and churches are a favorite target of the Boko Haram terrorist network.

Thousands Protest in Istanbul

Thousands of protesters swarmed into Taksim Square and Gezi Park, in Istanbul, on Saturday.

They clashed with police throwing rocks and bottles at them.

The police responded with tear gas and water cannons.

Saturday protests and clashes have become a weekly thing for the Turks in Istanbul.

Lahore Bomb Kills 3 Injures 38

Three people were killed and thirty-eight injured when a blow exploded in Lahore, Pakistan.

The bomb struck a busy market as shoppers were stocking up for Ramadan.

Officials are unsure when or how the bomb was planted.

Authorities are blaming the Taliban for the attack.

6.4 Quake Shakes Indonesia

A 6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of the Mentawai Islands, on Saturday.

Other parts of Indonesia felt the quake, causing fear in many areas.

Residents fled into the streets and ran for high ground, as a precaution.

However no damage or injuries were reported, nor was a tsunami caused.

US Army: Private First Class Errol D. A. Milliard

Private First Class Errol D. A. Milliard, eighteen of Birmingham, Alabama, died on July 4.

He was killed by a rocket propelled grenade in Farah province, Afghanistan.

It was his first deployment.

Milliard was assigned to the 2nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade out of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.

His decorations include: Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, NATO Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, a posthumous Purple Heart, and a posthumous Bronze Star.

Bank Robber Leaves Money Behind

A man walked into 1st Bank at I70 and 32nd Avenue in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and robbed it, Friday morning.

The man threatened the teller and demanded all the money the bank had.

He waited til money was gathered and then left, without taking any of the money.

Police arrested fifty year old Paul Hartman on Friday afternoon.

Hartman is charged with felony robbery and misdemeanor theft.

Suspect Wounded in Standoff With JeffCo Sheriff

The Jefferson County Sheriff responded to a domestic violence call, Friday morning.

When officers arrived at the Morrison, Colorado home they were fired upon.

Thirty officers, including JeffCo SWAT, were called to the scene and neighbors were ordered to stay indoors.

Around 15:00 MDT, the suspect and officers exchanged more fire, resulting in the suspect taking multiple wounds.

He was transported to the hospital where he is in stable condition.

No officers were injured in the incident.

Police said that no one else was in the home, as the woman who initially made the call, did so after leaving the house.

28 Injured in California Firework Accident

Twenty-eight people were injured in a firework accident in California, on Thursday.

Thousands were attending the Fireworks Extravaganza in Simi Valley, when the incident occurred.

According to witnesses, several of the fireworks failed to ascend, but burst at ground level.

Other fireworks continued to take off for about a minute after the accident.

As a precaution, a bomb squad was called in to deal with the unexploded ordinance.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

Furloughs Set to Hit National Guard

Starting on Monday, members of the National Guard will see their work week cut from forty down to thirty-two hours.

Their pay is being cut as well, as federal budget cuts begin to be felt.

About one thousand soldiers and airmen, per state, will find themselves hit by the cuts.

Concerns are high as it will effect the Guard's ability to respond in case of emergency.

This is especially concerning to states that have to deal with natural disasters.

2013 has been a bad year for fires, floods, and tornadoes.

With all of those still being worried about, it is also the beginning of hurricane season.

If a major catastrophe was to hit, the Guard would not be able to respond as quickly or smoothly as before the cuts.

Their very motto of "Always ready, always there" is in danger due to the cuts.