Donetsk Separatists Plan Secession From Ukraine, Ask Russia For Help

A day after seizing government buildings in Donetsk, leaders of separatists declared themselves to be autonomous republic.

The People's Republic of Donetsk are planning a May 11 referendum to leave Ukraine, and join Russia.

Protests have also taken place in Luhansk and Kharkiv, also in eastern Ukraine.

Russia used the same situation as an opportunity to takeover Crimea, in March.

In all cases Russian operatives have been blamed for causing the troubles.

Russian troops are encamped just across the border and the leaders of the rebellion have called for them to come in and protect them.

Ukraine is trying to end things peacefully, but that may be a forgone conclusion.

Mickey Rooney, Dead at 93

Legendary actor Mickey Rooney has died at the age of ninety-three. He had been ill recently and died of natural causes.

Born Joe Yule Jr., on September 23, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York, he was part of his parent's vaudeville act by the age of two.

He entered the film industry in 1926 and continued to act into 2012, with roles in over two hundred films, TV and stage shows.

His prodigious amount of parts leave many favorites behind, through all living generations, with several of his most famous roles being across from Judy Garland.

Rooney was the first teenager ever nominated for an Academy Award, and was honored several times by the awards, but never won an Oscar.

During World War II he served in the Army, but was kept as an entertainer for the troops.

Mickey will be remembered as the great entertainer that he was. His spirit will be missed, but will continued to be shared with future generations.

Hungary's Elections Leave Orban in Power

Elections took place in Hungary, on Sunday.

Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Fidesz party maintained their majority in Parliament to assure him a third term leading the government.

However, every other party gained ground against them.

Most worrisome is the Jobbik party's gain, giving them twenty-three states.

Jobbik does not even bother hiding their neo Nazi status or attitudes.

Their gain of power is a scary thing for many Hungarians.

Pro Russia Activists Attack Government Buildings in Eastern Ukraine

Pro Russian activists stormed government buildings in eastern Ukraine, on Sunday.

Buildings in Donetsk were broken into and occupied after crowds broke through police lines.

Luhansk and Kharkiv each also saw protests, though they weren't as violent there.

Dozens were injured among the protesters and police.

The demonstrators are demanding referendums to allow their areas to leave Ukraine and join Russia.

President Vladimir Putin reiterated that Russia has the right to defend people of Russian heritage.

Putin used the same excuse to invade and take over Crimea, in March.

Russian troops have maintained a presence, along the border, despite Putin's promises to withdraw them.

The international community has placed sanctions against Russian leaders and called the takeover of Crimea illegal, but has not committed to any further actions.

Tyson Recalls 75,000 Pounds of Chicken Nuggets Sold at Sam's Club

Tyson has announced a recall of over seventy-five thousand pounds of chicken nuggets.

All of the recalled chicken nuggets were sold at Sam's Clubs, across the US.

Pieces of plastic mistakenly found their way into the nuggets.

Several people have been injured by the plastic.

The recall includes five pound bags of Tyson Fully Cooked White Meat Chicken Nuggets – 16142-928 and ten pound bags of Spare Time Fully Cooked Nugget-Shaped Chicken Breast Pattie Fritters w/Rib Meat – 16142-861.

Recalled bags have manufacturer codes: 0264SDL0315, 0264SDL0316, 0264SDL0317, 0264SDL0318, 0264SDL0319, 0474SDL0311, 0474SDL0312, 0474SDL0313, or 0474SDL0314.

Mazda Recalls 42,000 Cars Because of Spiders

Mazda has announced a recall of forty-two thousand vehicles because of spiders.

Yellow sac spiders have been found in several vehicles, leading to the recall.

The spiders are attracted to hydrocarbons and build their webs in a vent hose, which leads to increased pressure and an increased threat of fuel leaks and fire.

Mazda 6s with 2.5 liter engines, from 2010-2012, are under the recall.

Dealers will inspect and fix any issues for free.

McDonalds Closes Crimea Locations

McDonalds announced the closure of their locations in Crimea.

The company stated that, "Like many other multi-national companies, McDonald's is currently evaluating potential business and regulatory implications which may result from the evolving situation in Crimea".

All three locations, in Sevastopol, Simferopol, and Yalta, are owned directly by McDonalds and will be shut down indefinitely.

This is but the latest casualty of relations, since Russia invaded and seized the Ukrainian region.

Elections in Afghanistan See Record Turnouts Despite Taliban Threats

Saturday's elections in Afghanistan saw record numbers of voters, despite Taliban threats.

The Taliban had threatened to attack polling locations and cut off the fingers of anyone who voted.

Turnout was so high, that a third of polling stations reported that they ran out of ballots.

This election marked the first time in Afghan history that there is to be a peaceful transition between democratically elected governments.

US Army: Captain James E. Chaffin III

Captain James E. Chaffin III, twenty-seven of West Columbia, South Carolina, died on April 1.

He was killed in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Chaffin was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

His decorations include: Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Basic Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge.

Shooting at Fort Hood Leaves 4 Dead, 16 Wounded

Fort Hood, Texas was placed under lockdown after a shooting, on Wednesday afternoon.

The shooter died, from a self inflicted gun shot wound, but not before he had left three others dead and wounded sixteen more.

Wednesday afternoon's shooting was quickly followed by orders for everyone to, "Shelter in place immediately. This is not a test."

People were also warned to stay away from windows, while the base was being searched.

Fort Hood was the scene of a shooting on November 5, 2009, in which thirteen people were killed and twenty-nine wounded.