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The worst fire in Chilean history has destroyed parts of Valparaiso. At least 12 people have died and the fire continues to spread. (Photo by Mariano Martel)

Deadly Chile fire forces evacuations

More than 10,000 people have been evacuated from Valparaiso, Chile to escape a fire that has killed at least 12. President Michelle Bachelet charged army with evacuating citizens after declaring the city a disaster zone.

BBC

Nigerian bus station bombing kills 71 on edge of capital

A morning rush hour bomb killed at least 71 people at a Nigerian bus station on the outskirts of the capital, raising concerns about the spread of an Islamist insurgency after the deadliest attack on Abuja.

Reuters

Nigeria blast at Abuja bus station

BBC

Ukraine: separatist unrest spreads; no crackdown yet

Pro-Russian separatists ignored an ultimatum to leave government buildings in eastern Ukraine while another rebel group attacked a police headquarters as a military offensive by government forces failed to materialize.

Reuters

In pictures: Ukraine crisis

BBC

Jewish Center shooting officially classified a ‘hate crime’

The shooting rampage outside two Jewish community centers was officially classified a “hate crime” by authorities. The alleged perpetrator of the crime was identified as Frazier Glenn Cross, 73.

ABC News

Submarine to probe sea bed for MH370 after days without pings

Searchers will send a high-tech robotic sub to probe the sea floor for missing Malaysia Airlines jet MH370 after failing to pick up additional signals from what is believed to be the plane’s data recorder.

USA TODAY

Search for MH370 goes underwater

CNN

PHILANTHROPY AND AID

Wall Street tools can help the world’s poor

By hedging against currency swings, microfinance companies can lend to the poor in developing nations without exposing themselves to the risks of loans that are suddenly more expensive to pay back.

Christian Science Monitor

Africa’s top 10 philanthropists

An estimated $7 billion is given away every year by Africa’s philanthrocapitalists — at least the ones we know about. These are the men (sadly no women yet on this list) providing home-grown solutions to local needs.

IRIN News

HUMAN RIGHTS

China cancels human rights dialogue with Britain

Beijing accused the U.K. of using rights issues to interfere in its internal affairs and axed the dialogue that had resumed after a diplomatic freeze over the Dalai Lama.

Guardian

Native Americans say US violated human rights

A Native American group is asking the international community to charge the United States with human rights violations in hopes of getting help with a land claim.

ABC News

DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE

Apple antitrust compliance efforts slow, but picking up, monitor says

Apple is making good progress on a court-ordered antitrust compliance program related to the U.S. Department of Justice’s ebook price-fixing case against the company, an external monitor said.

PC World

Deficit now expected to be even lower

For the fifth consecutive year, the U.S. annual deficit is projected to fall as a share of the economy, and to do so more than previously forecast.

CNNMoney

POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

Feds end roundup, release cattle after tense Nevada showdown

A tense, weeklong showdown appeared to end between the federal government and supporters of a Nevada cattle rancher battling the Bureau of Land Management over grazing rights on federal land.

CNN

Japan pro-whaling lobby vows to continue hunts

Hundreds of pro-whaling Japanese officials, lawmakers and lobby group members vowed to continue whale hunts despite a world court ruling that ordered the country to halt its Antarctic whaling program.

ABC News

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Proof of success of US Clean Air Act shows up in Greenland ice

Proof of the success of the U.S. Clean Air act more than 40 years on from its passing has shown up in an unexpected place, researchers say – the Greenland ice cap.

Tech Times

Don‘t miss rare ’Blood Moon’ lunar eclipse tonight

Watch the stars tonight for a spectacular view of the “blood moon.” At 12:53 a.m. ET, the Earth will begin to position itself between the sun and the moon for the first of a series of four total eclipses.

ABC News

Lunar eclipse myths from around the world

National Geographic

Columns And Op-Ed

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Editorial:

Nickel-and-dimed

NY Daily News

Editorial:

Hungary’s tilt: Right-wing parties gain in the latest election

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Column (Gina Luttrell):

The best thing for the environment is for the government to stop controlling it

Townhall.com

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GOOD NEWS

Beaming good cheer to a Norwegian town’s dark days

Yearning for sunlight has been a part of life in this quaint old factory town in central Norway for as long as anyone can remember. Here, the sun disappears behind a mountain for six months of the year.

New York Times

Top 10 things to do in the dark

Stuff.co.nz

Glimpse of history: man of good humor in Madison

The Good Humor man, identified only as “Don,” is shown in this mid-1950s photo taken in Madison. Borough residents also speak of another Good Humor man named Steve who visited the Madison Community Pool daily.

nj.com

NGOS AND NONPROFITS

Rio Tinto pulls out of Pebble Mine, gifts shares to nonprofits

Rio Tinto, the sole remaining major mining company backer of developing the world’s largest known copper ore deposit, announced it is divesting its 19.1 percent equity stake in the junior Canadian mining company.

Triple Pundit

Recognizing and embracing the risks of philanthropy

In 2012, philanthropist Laurie Michaels founded Open Road Alliance to provide critical funding to help nonprofits overcome unforeseen roadblocks, or to leverage unanticipated opportunities for impact.

Forbes

ENVIRONMENT

Asian air pollution intensifying Pacific storms: weather patterns impacted

Asian air pollution may be intensifying Pacific storms. The findings have huge implications for the future of extreme weather events, and show that the Earth is an interconnected system.

Science World Report

What can we learn from pictures of people and their trash?

A project called “Waste in Focus” aims to raise awareness about the giant-landfill-sized waste in the U.S. The project examines what in the trashcan, recycling bin and compost heap of average American families.

Smithsonian Magazine

Special section:

Project waste in focus

glad.com

Photo of the Day

A man plays a keyboard on the L Train in New York. The piece was original, and off camera was a saxophone and two other men freestyling vocals. (Photo by David Shankbone)

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