"Earth's temperature is higher than it has been in the last 11,300 years, and is rising faster than ever, scientists have found.
Using data from 73 sites around the world, scientists reconstructed Earth's temperature history back to the end of the last Ice Age, revealing that the planet today is warmer than it has been during 70 to 80% of the time over the last 11,300 years." info@als-alexander.orgor interalex1@yahoo.com
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"A prisoner who was held in solitary confinement for two years has been awarded $15.5m (£10.3m) in compensation. A court in southern New Mexico reached the record settlement to end Stephen Slevin's long-running legal battle over the case. The payout - one of the largest federal civil rights settlements in history - stems from mediation ordered by a federal appeals court. Dona Ana County had appealed against a lower court decision to uphold the original \$22m (£14.6m) judgement that was awarded last January." info@als-alexander.orgor interalex1@yahoo.com
"Venezuela will bid farewell to Hugo Chávez on Friday with a massive funeral the like of which South America has not seen since the death of Evita Perón, clearing the stage for a tumultuous election campaign.
At least 14 world leaders and hundreds of thousands of supporters are expected in Caracas for an emotional ceremony amid last-minute wrangling over where the president will be buried and increasing uncertainty over the country's future, with speculation the election could be delayed.
Under the constitution, a vote should be held within 30 days of Tuesday's announcement of Chávez's death but politicians and officials have signalled there may not be time to organise so quickly.
Admiral Diego Molero Bellavia, the defence minister, fuelled the febrile mood by urging Venezuelans to vote for Chávez's designated heir, the vice-president, Nicolás Maduro, and to give opposition "fascists a good hiding" at the polls. He told state TV that the armed forces' "mission" was to put Maduro in the presidency." info@als-alexander.orgor interalex1@yahoo.com
"Girls Aloud have received rave reviews from music fans for their reunion gig in London at the O2 Arena. Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle, Sarah Harding, Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh were praised for their ‘amazing’ performance on the second night of their three-night residency at the venue. On Twitter, erikaflambert raved: ‘still can’t get over how amazing @GirlsAloud were last night, want to do it all over again #TEN2013tour.’"
"Quirky Charlie Askew has been one of the most prominent “American Idol” guys so far in season 12. He’s appealingly eccentric with a big voice and a pleasant demeanor, but he’s also a 17-year-old kid who has always seemed like he’s one high-wire act away from collapsing." info@als-alexander.orgor interalex1@yahoo.com
"Pregnant socialite Kim Kardashian suffered a frightening health scare on Tuesday night when she reportedly fell sick during a long-haul flight. The reality TV star, who is expecting a baby with her rapper boyfriend Kanye West, began feeling ill as she travelled back to Los Angeles on a flight from Paris, France and went straight to see her doctor after landing, according to New York Post gossip column Page Six. A source tells the publication Kardashian feared for her unborn child when she fell sick: "Kim started feeling ill on the plane from Paris, and called friends as soon as she landed. She was rushed to her doctor Tuesday night in tears. She thought she was having a miscarriage." The star was given the all-clear and was reportedly ordered to cut back on her hectic work so she can rest. The insider adds, "She is having a very rough pregnancy, and doctors have ordered her to slow down." " info@als-alexander.orgor interalex1@yahoo.com