300 Still Missing After Ferry Sinks Off South Korea

Hope is running out for passengers who were aboard a ferry that sank off of South Korea, on Wednesday.

Nearly five hundred people were on the ship when it began sinking.

So far only one hundred and seventy-nine have been rescued and six people have been confirmed dead.

Worries are that few if any more survivors will be found, due to the cold temperatures of the water.

It is still unclear what caused the ferry to sink.

Ukraine Retakes Airbase From Unmarked Russian Speaking Militia

On Tuesday, Ukraine sent in promised troops to end occupations of buildings by protesters and unmarked militias, in the eastern part of the country.

The unmarked, Russian speaking militias joined protesters in seizing mostly police stations, over the past week.

Ukrainian troops began their operation by ending the siege around one of their air bases, in Kramatorsk.

During the siege, militia forces had not entered the base, but had fired shots in the air when airplanes came near.

The government has been slow about responding to the threats, worried about the nearly fifty thousand Russian forces just across the border.

They fear that committing their troops could lead to a Russian invasion, which Russia has said would be to "ensure peace" in their smaller neighbor.

Ferry Sinks Off South Korea

A ferry carrying nearly five hundred people sank between two South Korean islands, on Wednesday.

Thirty-four ships and eighteen helicopters responded to help with rescue efforts.

One person has been confirmed dead and only about one hundred and fifty have so far been rescued.

Officials said that the rest of those who had been aboard are in the water, awaiting rescue.

It is believed that the ferry, which was headed to Jeje island, ran aground.

A full investigation is set to begin, once rescue efforts are concluded.

Turchynov Orders Troops Into Eastern Ukraine Despite Russia's Threats

On Sunday, Ukrainian President Oleksandr Turchynov announced that he has no choice but to send troops into the eastern part of Ukraine.

He stated that a "large scale anti terrorist operation" was the only way to ensure the safety of the country.

Turchynov made the announcement a day after Russian speaking gunmen and protesters attacked and seized several police stations in eastern Ukraine.

The announcement also followed the deaths of three Ukrainian officers after their vehicle was attacked by pro Russian militiamen, near Slovyansk, Sunday morning.

Ukraine and several western countries accuse Russia of instigating the violence and occupations of government buildings, as an excuse to invade.

As many as fifty thousand Russian troops are encamped within hours of the border.

Russia called the sending of Ukraine's troops "criminal" and reissued their declaration of their right to defend those of Russian ethnicity, in eastern Ukraine.

Much the same reasoning was used as their reasoning for taking over Crimea, in March.

Their invasion of Ukrainian territory has been declared illegal by the international community, but no actions can really be made to force them out.

Russian Speaking Gunmen Seize Police Stations in Eastern Ukraine and Raise Russia's Flag

The situation in eastern Ukraine took a major turn for the worse, on Saturday.

Protesters in Donetsk and gunmen in Slovanysk and Krasny Liman seized police stations, adding to the government buildings they are occupying.

According to witnesses, the unmarked gunmen in Slovanysk and Krasny Liman spoke Russian and quickly raised Russian flags over the buildings.

It is believed that they may be the same Russian special forces who covertly led the invasion of Crimea, pretending to be militias.

Tensions had been lessening, over the past few days while negotiations seemed to be moving forward.

However, Saturday's hostile actions have put an end to negotiations and brought the promise of a swift and harsh response from the Ukrainian government.

Interior Minister Arsen Avakov promised that there would be "zero tolerance for armed terrorists".

He also stated that shots were fired in Kramatorsk, where police defended their station from gunmen.

The Ukrainian government and western governments have blamed Russia for causing much of the current troubles.

Russia has maintained a presence of as many as fifty thousand troops, along the border, which has caused fears they may invade.

The international community condemned and declared Russia's takeover of Crime to be illegal, however no way of making them leave has been found.

Caravan Palace Shines at Gothic Theater Concert

On Monday night a couple hundred people were treated to an awesome night, in Englewood, Colorado.

Caravan Palace, a French electro swing band, played at the Gothic Theater.

For those unaware, electro swing is a music genre which combines the sounds of swing music with the beats of electronic music.

Many of the concert goers were dressed in 40s styles, a different look for the Gothic, which used to be only a home for hard rock and metal bands.

The band was simply amazing and one of those few bands who are truly best seen live as their performance is just so impressive.

For a special treat they even played a new song, giving us a promise of a third album soon.

Throughout the concert, the music infected the night with energy and passion.

Some concert goers swing danced, where they could, to the various tunes, while others twirled with glow sticks or juggled glow in the dark balls.

I left the concert even more a fan of the group, and can not wait for that third album to come out nor for Caravan Palace to return to Denver, so that I can enjoy their live performance once more.

BMW Recalls 156,000 Vehicles

BMW has announced a recall of one hundred and fifty-six thousand vehicles.

A defect with bolts could cause the loosening or breaking of an engine component.

The issue is not considered dangerous, but could cause damage to the engines.

3 Series sedans, Series 5, and Z4 sports cars, made in 2010 through 2012, are included in the recall.

Dealers will inspect vehicles and replace bolts if necessary.

Denver Public Schools to Hire Illegal Immigrants as Teachers

Denver Public Schools has announced a program to hire illegal immigrants as teachers.

The new program, in partnership with Teach for America, will specifically seek out illegal immigrants.

Only those with DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) status will be allowed into the program.

To receive DACA status, an illegal immigrant must have been brought to the US under the age of sixteen and not have a criminal record.

According to the district, teachers found via the program will only be used to teach classrooms of illegal immigrant children.

The district sees the new program as a way to increase the number of teachers who can relate to the students.

4.1 Earthquake Just One of The Latest For Oklahoma

Oklahoma's series of earthquakes continued on Thursday, with six of them by noon.

The largest of them was a 4.1 just outside of Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Most of the quakes are centered near there or the town of Perry.

Nine quakes struck the area on Wednesday.

Over the last thirty days, one hundred and forty-eight quakes, of at least a 2.5 magnitude, have struck the state.

Peaceful Conclusion Possible in Eastern Ukraine

Negotiations in eastern Ukraine may come to a successful conclusion and keep Russia from grabbing more of the country.

A poll showed that only about a quarter of Donetsk residents support pro Russian rallies and less than five percent support leaving Ukraine.

The poll has done much to damper the spirits and enthusiasm of the militants who have seized government buildings in Donetsk and Lugansk.

Counter protesters waving Ukrainian flags have also besieged the militants, showing their support for the interim national government.

In a very positive sign, the militants in Lugansk released the fifty-six hostages that they had taken, when they seized the government buildings.

Officials are working towards a deal that may see amnesty, for the militants, if they leave peacefully on Friday.

Meanwhile, NATO released satellite taken photos that show Russian military forces near the Ukrainian border.

In several cases they are forward of any actual bases, encamped and parked on fields.

According to NATO, nearly one hundred of the locations held no Russian troops in February.

It is hoped that, with support crumbling for any area to leave Ukraine, Russia will finally back off and not take any more regions than Crimea.

Ukraine has promised to fight if Russia invades any more of the country's territory.