Mudslides Damage 20 Homes in Waldo Canyon

Rains caused flash flooding and mudslides near Manitou Springs, Colorado, on Monday night.

At least twenty homes saw damage from walls of mud crashing into them.

Nine of those saw structural damage.

The area afflicted was around Waldo Canyon, where a fire burned last year.

The Waldo Canyon Fire killed two people, burned down three hundred and forty-six homes, and scorched nineteen thousand acres.

Due to the level of burning, mudslides will be a high likelihood for the area for a couple of years.

Ukrainian Town Riots After Police Refuse to Arrest Accused Rapist

Residents of Vradiyivka, Ukraine rioted on Tuesday after police refused to arrest an officer accused of raping and severely beating a woman.

The attack happened last week, and the girl identified two police officers and a taxi driver as being responsible.

Authorities arrested the driver and one of the officers, but said it was impossible that the second was involved.

Hundreds gathered outside the station in protest and then attacked the station, throwing bottles, rocks, and firebombs at it.

Police responded with tear gas and some reports said that shots were fired.

President Viktor Yanukovych has now ordered a national inquiry to take place.

The woman has required two surgeries since the incident, and more may be in her future.

Russian Rocket Fails to Safely Liftoff

A Russian rocket carrying three navigation satellites lasted about ten seconds after liftoff.

It then began to disintegrate and lost altitude til it crashed back to the earth.

Concerns are high as the smoke from the fire is toxic, due to the fuel, and is spreading towards nearby towns.

Officials are preparing evacuations, in case they become necessary.

Over the past three years, Russia has had a series of launch failures and accidents.

19 Killed in Siberia Helicopter Crash

Nineteen people were killed when an Mi-8 helicopter crashed in Sibera.

Twenty-eight people, including eleven children were aboard the helicopter when it went down.

According to authorities, the helicopter burst into flames when it hit the ground.

An investigation is underway to try and determine the cause of the crash.

No information regarding it's mission was released.

7 Killed, Including American, in Kabul Suicide Blast

A suicide bomber killed seven people and injured thirty more in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Five of the seven were Afghan security forces, while the others were foreign truck drivers, one an American the other Romanian.

The explosion was followed by a two and a half hour firefight.

Eventually, security forces were able to kill all of the attackers.

The Taliban quickly claimed responsibility for the attack, pledging to continue the attacks until all foreign "invaders" leave the country.

China and Russia to Hold Joint Naval Drill

On Tuesday, China announced that they will be sending seven naval vessels to hold joint drills with Russia.

Four destroyers, two guided missile cruisers, and a support ship are heading to the Sea of Japan and meet with their Russian counterparts.

It will be the largest naval drills that China has held with any other nation.

The drills are scheduled to begin on Friday and go through June 12.

Russia and China began drilling together over the last decade.

Over the last few years China has also begun drills and training with other nations, as well.

Indonesia Quake Kills 5

A 6.2 quake shook northern Indonesia, on Tuesday.

5 people were killed and more than two hundred injured, as buildings and other objects came tumbling down.

Authorities say that at least three hundred houses were destroyed or damaged in the shaking.

The quake, centered in Aceh province, was fairly shallow at only about six miles deep.

Patxi's Delights the Palate

If you're looking for some good pizza, Patxi's is definitely a place to try.

A welcoming atmosphere is the first thing you'll notice about the place.

Their great tasting food will delight your palate, fresh ingredients and hand crafted pizza are never a bad thing.

Gluten free crust and vegan options mean that everyone can come and enjoy their food.

One of their fourteen inch pizzas will feed three adults, so filling up won't be a problem.

Unfortunately, they are not a cheap place with an appetizer being around ten dollars and pizzas averaging twenty dollars for a ten inch or thirty for a fourteen inch.

But you can feel good about eating there, as three days of every week of the year they are giving ten percent of their sales to a local organization or charity.

Look for a Patxi's nearby, if you live in the Denver area or around San Fransisco.

Willow Bend Fire Forces Evacuation Warnings

Just over a hundred homes in Jefferson County, Colorado were sent preevacuation notices, on Monday.

A new fire began on the east side of Long Scraggy Peak.

Homes within a four mile radius were sent the notices, as the timber there is very dry, so flames could spread rapidly.

The Willow Bend Fire is under three acres, but close to homes.

Helicopters are helping the United States Forest Service in fighting it.

Arizona Fire Claims 19 Firefighters

The Yarnell Fire, burning near Yarnell, Arizona became deadly on Sunday.

Nineteen firefighters were caught by changing winds, and died.

The Prescott based Granite Mountain Hot Shots knew they were trapped and attempted a last ditch effort to dig themselves in under the flames, but did not survive.

They were one of the premier hot shot crews in the US.

Their loss is the worst fire fighter loss since 1933, when twenty-five were lost to the Griffith Park Fire, in California.

Lightning sparked the fire, on Friday, and it has burnt over eight thousand acres and two hundred structures, including homes.