Weather Could Spread West Fork Complex Fire

Worries are heightened about the West Fork Complex Fire, burning in Colorado.

Thursday afternoon and evening will be bringing strong winds and a high chance of lightning, to the area.

Combined with the high temperatures, the conditions could very well see a spread of the blaze as well as the start of new fires.

Over fourteen hundred firefighters and twenty aircraft are working to make sure that the fire doesn't spread any further.

At this point there is zero containment and authorities admit that some of the areas might not be fully extinguished for months.

The West Fork Complex Fire comprises of three fires: Papoose, West Fork, and Windy Pass.

They have combined to burn more than eighty-three thousand acres and forced the evacuations of entire towns, with more on standby.

Body Found in Aurora Apartment Fire

Aurora Fire was called to put out an apartment fire, at 14343 East Kentucky Place, early Thursday morning, in Colorado.

They were able to contain the flames to the one apartment, though the entire building was evacuated.

After entering the apartment, firefighters found a body inside.

According to police the victim did not die from the fire and they were working to determine the cause of death.

However, neighbors say they were questioned whether or not they had heard any gun shots, before the fire.

A source with the police department tells us the victim was murdered and the fire may have been set to cover the murder.

Homicide police and arson specialists are investigating the crime scene.

Neighbors from the first and second floors have been allowed back in, but the third floor is still closed off to residents.

F16 Crashes in Arizona

An F16 crashed just outside of Luke Air Force Base, in Arizona.

Neither of the pilots was harmed in the accident, as they were able to eject from the aircraft.

One of the pilots was a trainee, while the other was the instructor.

The Air Force is investigating the cause of the crash.

Train Carrying Hazardous Materials Derails

A train carrying hazardous materials derailed in Calgary, Alberta, Thursday morning.

Six cars of the train derailed and partially fell through a bridge.

Five of those cars were carrying a flammable liquid that may have been diesel fuel, while the sixth was empty.

Luckily no leaks were reported and all of the cars remained upright.

Crews are working to ensure the bridge does not collapse any further, sending the train further down into the river.

Once that is accomplished they will work to recover the rail cars.

Officials believe that the bridge was damaged in last week's flooding.

However, they did state that the bridge had been inspected on Saturday and the tracks on Monday.

Student Protest Turns Violent in Chile

What started as peaceful protests turned into violent clashes, in Santiago, Chile.

High school students staged a sit in, at their schools, as a political protest demanding education reforms.

Early Thursday morning, police raided the schools, arresting one hundred and twenty-two people.

Soon after violence broke out in the streets as thousands formed mobs and began rioting.

The mob threw stones and Molotov cocktails at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons.

At least ten police officers and unknown civilians were injured before order was restored.

Elbegdorj Wins Reelection in Mongolia

Tsakhia Elbegdorj won his reelection bid in Mongolia, and will maintain his Presidency.

Elbegdorj took just over fifty percent of the vote.

He beat out former wrestling champ Badmaanyambuu Bat-Erdene and Health Minister and former doctor Natsag Udval for the win.

Bat-Erdene took nearly forty-two percent, while Udval took six and a half.

With Elbegrodj's win the Democratic Party maintains it's holds on all major political offices, at least until parliamentary elections in 2016.

Manhunt Underway for Escaped Inmate Who Stole Firetruck

A manhunt is underway for an escaped convict in Oklahoma and Missouri.

Adam J. Holder escaped from the John H. L. Lilley correctional facility in Boley, Oklahoma, early Wednesday morning.

He then proceeded steal a fire truck from the nearby fire house.

Holder drove onto the H.E. Baily Turnpike, and told the gate keeper that he was delivering the truck to a fire department in Missouri.

The gate keeper was suspicious so called the police after Holder had gone through.

Holder was serving fifteen years for convictions that include: auto theft, concealing stolen property, possession of a controlled substance (meth), possession of a stolen vehicle, and second degree burglary.

Texas Abortion Bill Delayed by Senator's Filibuster

Texas state Senator Wendy Davis filibustered for ten hours, as she did her best to block an abortion limiting law from being voted on.

Her best was enough, for now.

The bill will be back, as soon as the Texas senate meets again, and will be passed, as the number of votes needed are clearly there.

It was passed by the Texas house, on Monday.

The senate previously passed it, but the house made one addition, requiring the second vote from the Senate.

Davis objected to a ban on abortions after twenty wees into the pregnancy.

Such a limit has already been passed by twelve states.

Some political analysts are of the opinion that Davis made her filibuster for no other reason than to gain notice for herself, on the national stage.

Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA and Backs State Rights

In what can be called another victory for state's rights, the Supreme Court struck down DOMA, on Wednesday.

The Defense of Marriage Act, signed by President Clinton, blocked same sex couples from receiving federal benefits.

Supporters of same sex marriage declared the removal of DOMA to be a victory.

However, in a separate ruling, the Court also refused to make a national decision on same sex marriage.

They decided that such actions should be left to the states.

This means that states that have legalized same sex marriage saw their laws supported, while at the same time states which banned same sex marriage were supported as well.

Eiffel Tower Remains Closed

The Eiffel Tower remained closed, on Wednesday, leaving many tourists frustrated.

On Tuesday morning all the employees, of the monument, went on strike.

They are demanding an increase in their wages.

Talks with the unions involved have been underway for awhile now, but the pressure is mounting on the government.