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 Text:WEST POINT, Georgia (CNN) -- A community that seemed on the road to becoming a ghost town has taken a turn toward prosperity despite the recession, thanks to an automaker.

A roadside sign in West Point, Georgia, expresses support for Kia's new factory.

Korean car manufacturer Kia plans to open a sprawling automobile factory in tiny West Point, Georgia, by the end of the year. The boon has already spurred economic growth -- and just plain excitement -- among residents, said Mayor Drew Ferguson.

"We jokingly call it Kia-ville," said Ferguson, a 42-year-old dentist helping to oversee expansion of West Point, population 3,500. The announcement is drawing workers and businesses to the community about 80 miles south of Atlanta.

"The revitalization of the community is touching every aspect," Ferguson said. "We have infrastructure projects, new subdivisions going up, hotel professional services that are all needed to support the massive manufacturing."

The plant, which will make Kia's Sorento sport utility vehicle, has hired 500 workers. By the time the factory opens, Kia hopes to hire 2,000 more. A smattering of Kia supply companies will eventually employ 7,500 additional workers.  Watch the town's excitement about the new factory »

"A lot of people feel that we are the savior for this area, which I hope we will be," said Randy Jackson, director of human resources for the manufacturing plant. "We got 43,013 applications; 75 percent of those applications came from Georgia, and about 20 percent came from our neighboring state of Alabama."

Some of those applications are coming from auto workers around the country, including Detroit, Michigan, Jackson said.

Overall, West Point stands to gain 20,000 jobs as a result of the factory during the next five years, Ferguson said.

Georgia's 9.7 percent unemployment rate reported in May is about the same as the June national average of 9.5 percent, according to federal statistics. The U.S. Department of Labor reported unemployment in a five-county region including West Point at 8.6 percent.

To secure the $1.2 billion Kia plant, state and local officials helped assemble land from a former cattle farm to create a 2,200-acre industrial park. They also locked in about $400 million in tax breaks and other economic incentives.

"We think the investment will pay off big time," Ferguson said. "We're already seeing it. But it's not only in the dollars, but in the hope and opportunity, and the ability to create new jobs."

Ruthann Williams invested her life savings to buy and open the Irish Bred Pub on West Point's Main Street. Now she commutes to work 45 minutes a day from her North Georgia home.

"I came here because of Kia," Williams said. "We jumped in with both feet and have not looked back one time."

'My little town was gonna die'

Plans for the new factory have transformed a community that during the past ten years has been becoming a ghost town. Textile mills that once defined West Point shut down in the 1990s, leaving many out of work.

Debbie Williams, co-owner of the popular Roger's Bar-B-Que, was worried her business would go under.

"We'd go downtown and there was nothing there," Williams said. "I thought my little town was gonna die."

Margaret McManus was laid off last year when the textile mill she worked for closed. The 52-year-old went back to school to study information technology. In April she landed a job as a trainer with Daehan Solutions Georgia, a parts supplier for Kia. McManus said she didn't think in a million years she'd be making car parts.

"The job that I used to do for a long time, we thought we'd retire there," McManus said. "It feels good to go to work everyday and have something to do."

The signs of transformation in West Point are everywhere. There's new construction, including the city's first new subdivision in 25 years. And businesses that once struggled are feeling the uptick.

Williams recently replaced her restaurant floor because of all the new foot traffic.

"We see a lot of people we don't know now. They want to see where the Kia site's gonna be built," Williams said. "We always say if we can get them in here one time, we can get them back, and they come. They're coming back."

Tom Oswald, owner of West Point Shoe Outlet, said last year was his best year ever.

"Once Kia announced they were opening we've sold mostly steel-toed shoes for construction workers," he said. "Now we're selling wingtips for men and heels for ladies."

And Malcolm Malone, who runs M&M Car Wash, said business is booming.

"It's been up at least 70 percent," said the 44-year-old West Point native. "It's like Christmas."

Or perhaps a little divine intervention deserves credit, as a West Point sign pointed out: "Thank You Jesus For Bringing Kia to Our Town."

New flavors

On Main Street, residents are sampling new flavors that have come to West Point since the announcement.

Asian restaurants and businesses are popping up. The old Pizza Hut has transformed into a Korean Bar-B-Que, and the southern staple KFC is now a popular Korean eatery called Young's Garden.

Resident Christy Magbee said West Point is starting to feel like a melting pot.

"You got the culture coming in. You don't have to travel to Atlanta anymore. It's starting to come here," she said.

"The old downtown is new again. It's an exciting time," Ferguson said. "For us there's a light at the end of the tunnel."

CNN's Alina Cho contributed to this report.

Response: Mayor: West Point, Georgia, could get 20,000 jobs resulting from Kia car plant. Before Kia announcement, business owner thought town was "gonna die". News spurs construction of West Point's first new subdivision in 25 years. Auto workers from Detroit, elsewhere applying for jobs at plant, mayor says.


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 Text:Actress Skye McCole Bartusiak, who played Mel Gibson's youngest daughter in "The Patriot," died Saturday at her home in Houston, her mother said Sunday.  She was 21.

"We lost our girl," Helen McCole Bartusiak told CNN.

While investigators have not determined a cause of death, Bartusiak had been suffering from epileptic seizures in recent days, according to her mother.

"She was a kind and really beautiful girl," her mother said.

Bartusiak's most visible role was as the young daughter of Mel Gibson's Revolutionary War "Patriot" character in the 2000 movie.

Her movie acting career began when she was just 6 in 1999 with a role in "The Cider House Rules."

She played the daughter of Michael Douglas' character in "Don't Say a Word" in 2001.

Her last film role was the lead in "Sick Boy," a low-budget thriller released in 2012.

Bartusiak had been preparing to produce and direct her first feature film in recent months, her mother said.

Her boyfriend found Bartusiak sitting up in her bed in the garage apartment adjacent to her parents' Houston home, her mother said. "We think she had a seizure and choked and nobody was there."

Her mother said she started cardiopulmonary resuscitation on her daughter before paramedics arrived. "They were working on her for 45 minutes and could not get a heartbeat," she said.

"I've done CPR on that kid more than one time and it just didn't work this time," Bartusiak said.

She's suffered epileptic seizures since she was a baby, although they disappeared for a few years until returning last week, her mother said.

7 things to know about epilepsy

Bartusiak's mother spent Sunday morning looking through photos of her actress daughter for the funeral. The images include pictures with Presidents George W. and George H.W. Bush, Mel Gibson, Dennis Hopper and Michael Douglas, she said.

"The girl has lived such an amazing life," she said.

People we've lost in 2014

Response: Bartusiak, 21, suffered from epileptic seizures in recent days, her mother says. "We think she had a seizure and choked and nobody was there," her mother says. Bartusiak played the young daughter of Mel Gibson's "Patriot" character. Her movie acting career began when she was just 6.


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 Text:(CNN) -- Scores of emergency personnel on Thursday helped battle a fire that burned a docked Russian nuclear submarine, state media reported.

Wooden scaffolding caught fire Thursday afternoon at a repair dock in Roslyakovo, which is in the Murmansk region in northwest Russia along the Barents Sea, the official Itar-Tass and RIA-Novosti news agencies reported. The flames spread to hull of the nuclear submarine Yekaterinburg, where work had been underway.

About 100 emergency personnel responded, using 40 pieces of firefighting and other equipment to spray foam and water to douse the blaze, the regional emergency ministry said according to Itar-Tass.

Gov. Dmitry Dmitrienko said that the submarine's nuclear reactors were then shut down and there was no threat of radiation spreading, the news agency reported.

Capt. Vadim Sega, a spokesman for Russia's northern fleet, added that the fire never penetrated the hull and got inside the ship.

"There is no possibility of fire burning through the hull, and no threat to on-board equipment," Sega said Thursday, according to RIA-Novosti.

The emergency ministry said Thursday that there had been no injuries, reported this news agency. The nuclear sub, itself, was partially submerged to minimize damage.

The fire continued into Friday despite initial reports it had been extinguished, Itar-Tass reported. By 1:40 a.m., (4:40 p.m. ET Thursday), the blaze had been "localized," Russian Emergency Minister Sergei Shoigu said.

One of seven Delta-IV class submarines in operation, the Yekaterinburg carries 16 ballistic missiles. According to the military research website RusNavy.com, the vessel was launched in September 1984, has two nuclear reactors and can carry a 140-person crew.

Response: Scaffolding caught fire on a dock in northwest Russia, state media reports. The flames spread to the hull of a docked nuclear submarine. The fire was "localized" early Friday, an official tells a state news agency. A local governor says the sub's reactors were shut down and radiation didn't spread.


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 Text:(CNN) -- A white tiger mauled a zookeeper to death at a New Zealand wildlife park Wednesday as a group of tourists watched in horror, police say.

The zookeeper at Zion Wildlife Gardens in New Zealand could not be saved by other staff.

The attack took place at the Zion Wildlife Gardens near Whangarei, about three hours north of Auckland.

Two zookeepers had gone in to clean an enclosure at the park, when one of two white tigers inside lunged at a keeper, said Sarah Kennett, spokeswoman for Northland Police.

The second keeper and other zoo staff tried to pull the tiger off the man but failed. He died shortly after, Kennett said.

The tiger was put down, the park said.  Watch park officials, visitors react »

A group of eight tourists who were on a guided tour of the park witnessed the Wednesday morning attack, Kennett said.

"This is an incredibly sad day," the park said in a statement, adding that it would provide counseling to its employees.

The Zion Wildlife Gardens is home to several endangered tigers and lions. It is best known in New Zealand as the setting for the popular television series "Lion Man."

In February, an employee needed surgery after he was attacked by a white tiger, according to local media reports.

Last year, the country's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry released documents to CNN affiliate TVNZ that said animals at the park were kept in crowded, unsanitary conditions.

Inspectors were so concerned about the conditions that they considered having 40 cats put down, the documents said.

Response: White tiger mauls a zookeeper to death at a New Zealand wildlife park. Attack happened in front of group of tourists. Another keeper and zoo staff tried to pull the tiger off the man but failed.


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 Text:(CNN) -- MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi is back on his motorbike -- just a month after breaking his leg in a horrific crash.

The seven-time world champion took to the track on Wednesday only four weeks after suffering a compound fracture of his shin during a collision in practice for the Italian Grand Prix.

In a statement on Yahama's website the team confirmed Rossi would ride in Misano, Italy, in order to "better understand his current physical condition."

It had been feared Rossi would miss up to four months of action after the accident but his progress has been better than expected.

"Valentino Rossi will ride a Yamaha YZF-R1 at a private test in Misano, Italy," Yahama said.

"The Italian has made an excellent recovery so far since breaking his leg at Mugello on 5th June and he has decided to proceed with the test ride in order to better understand his current physical condition.

"Riding a racing motorcycle will help Valentino and his doctors to plan the next stage of his rehabilitation program in order that he may return to racing as soon as he feels confident to do so.

"The test will take place using a YZF-R1 WSB machine provided by the Yamaha World Superbike Team to the Fiat Yamaha Team."

Rossi had never missed a MotoGP race before his leg break, but he has been forced to sit out four so far. If his test ride is successful the 31-year-old could be back for the next race in Germany on 18 July.

His Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo currently leads the MotoGP standings, while Rossi lies in seventh place, 104 points off the lead.

Response: MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi to take a test ride on Wednesday. Rossi broke his leg in practice for the Italy MotoGP last month. Italian was due to be sidelined for up to four months. Rossi could return for next race in Germany on July 18.


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 Text:(CNN) -- She was named Sara, after the daughter of the man who found her, and she got to go home Wednesday. For her, home is the waters of the Florida Keys, a place no one expected she'd ever return to.

Sara is a 115-pound federally protected loggerhead sea turtle who, if not for sheer luck, would be dead today. In early August, a father and son fishing in the Keys spotted Sara floating with a 4-foot spear sticking out of her head.

The loggerhead was taken to the Florida Keys Turtle Hospital.

"This has to be one of the luckiest turtles in history," said veterinarian Doug Mader.

The odds of saving Sara were not good. The spear had gone in just behind her ear and lodged against the jawbone on the other side. "Quarter of an inch in either direction," said Mader, "and the animal would be dead."

The shooting of the turtle had to be deliberate, said Rich Moretti, who runs the Turtle Hospital in Marathon. From the angle of entry it appeared to the medical team that Sara had been shot from above, probably from a boat.

"Everyone in the Keys was absolutely offended that someone would come down and do that to one of our turtles," Moretti said.

He said he does not believe whoever shot the turtle was from the Keys. The spear was much bigger than what locals would normally use, he noted.

The day after the turtle was rescued, Moretti took a picture of the spear to every dive shop in the area. He hoped the person who shot the turtle would come looking for a replacement and someone in that shop could make an identification. No luck.

Doctors who first looked at the injured turtle said that with each breath she took, they could hear a fluttering sound. After stabilizing Sara and giving her antibiotics, Mader was able to remove the spear from her head and the flutter ended.

Sara is a young turtle, about 12 years old. It was only a week ago she started eating on her own, gobbling up some squid. Once that happened, Moretti said, "we knew it was time for her to go back home."

A $16,000 reward is offered for tips that lead to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the injury. Much of the money came from local commercial fishermen and boat captains. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Marine Fisheries Service is investigating.

The staff at the Turtle Hospital sees many accidental injuries, "animals tied up in fishing line or hit by a boat," Moretti said. "When we see something like this, intentional, it's rare."

It's even rarer for a turtle to survive and recover so quickly from the kind of damage Sara suffered.

Under a beautiful blue September morning sky, Sara was released near the Seven Mile Bridge in Marathon. For the volunteers, the doctors, and Moretti, this was the kind of day that makes them smile.

Response: Sara, a loggerhead sea turtle, was found with a spear in her head. Veterinarians at the Florida Keys Turtle Hospital removed the spear and helped her recover. "This has to be one of the luckiest turtles in history," a veterinarian says.


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 Text:(CNN) -- Imagine an icy cold day, Arizona. A chilly breeze, southwest California. Snow drifting slowly from low slate clouds, Las Vegas.

Now, keep those images close at hand. You're going to need something to help keep you cool as Mother Earth pours a big bucket of brutal heat on your head.

"I'm not worried as much about the people who have lived here a while," said Sgt. Troy Stirling, spokesman for the Lake Havasu police in that Arizona city along the California border. "It's more the tourists coming into the area, even from Southern California, who aren't used to this kind of heat."

Civic and emergency officials throughout the Southwest say that if there was ever a time to worry, this would be it. The reason isn't just the oppressive heat that plagued the region: It's the fact it is expected to hang around, and possibly even get worse, over the next few days.

Many of the excessive heat warnings issued by the National Weather Service extend through Tuesday night, with advisories from northern California, including Sacramento, all the way to southern Arizona. Forecasters say temperatures through the weekend could rival a 2005 heat wave that killed 17 people in the Las Vegas area.

The culprit is a high pressure dome that's blocking cooler air coming down from the Pacific Northwest, CNN meteorologist Indra Petersons explains. That system won't begin to break up until early next week, she said.

As a result, Phoenix residents should see a high of 118 degrees on Saturday. That's the temperature the National Weather Service expects the thermostat will reach in Las Vegas both on Sunday and Monday. It should max out at 115 in the coming days in Palm Springs, California.

It's not like sunset will provide much respite, as temperatures may not drop below 90 degrees in many places, even in the middle of the night.

Yet all those conditions are practically wintry compared to what's expected in Death Valley, where temps could climb to 129 degrees.

The high temps come just a couple weeks before the 100th anniversary of what the National Weather Service calls the "highest reliably recorded air temperature on Earth" -- 134 degrees on July 10, 1913, in Death Valley's Greenland Ranch.

It likely won't get that bad, but that doesn't mean it won't be dangerous.

That's why Stirling said authorities in Lake Havasu City are making sure every police officer on the beat has cool water or Gatorade handy, why waters at the city's aquatic center are being chilled, and why fire stations are offering free cold water to passers-by.

Precautions are also being taken in the case of a worst-case scenario -- a power outage that knocks out air conditioning that people need to get through the intense heat.

But barring such a calamity, Stirling said, "Most people know, 'We're going to stay indoors.'"

Of course, there will be those who don't do that -- perhaps because they have to be outside, or maybe because they're convinced they can beat the heat.

Those fighting fires -- like a blaze that ripped through a Phoenix salvage yard Friday evening, torching vehicles, sending huge plumes of black smoke into the air and triggering several explosions -- don't have much choice to stay inside.

In California, the so-called Mills Fire in San Bernardino County was still raging at 5:45 p.m. (8:45 p.m. ET) Friday, having more than doubled in size to 200 acres over the course of the day, according to California's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

In addition to firefighters, police pitched in by going door-to-door asking people to evacuate. But the weather wasn't, and won't, be much help at all: Forecasts for the area call for sunny skies and temperatures topping out at 109 degrees both days this weekend.

Crissi Zito is one of those people in the heat-drenched zone who ventured outside, even if she didn't have to. Still, when she went out for a run Friday in 100-plus degree heat in Sacramento, Zito was equipped with a water bottle in her hand and the understanding in her mind that now is not the time to push your limits.

"Listen to your body," she told CNN affiliate KOVR. "If your body says, 'I don't feel good, I don't feel right,' go inside, get some shade, get some water."

Response: NEW: Those fighting wildfires and other blazes must battle extreme heat as well. Excessive heat warnings extend from northern California to Arizona and beyond. It could reach 129 in Death Valley -- five degrees short of the all-time record. Temperatures may not fall below 90 at night in some areas.


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 Text:(CNN) -- Whether it's dining, shopping, culture, nightlife or people, everybody has a favorite city. Some cities are great places to live and raise a family. Others provide the backdrop for that once-in-a-lifetime vacation.

The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

I-Reporters have been telling us about their favorite American cities. Here are some of the highlights.

Jim Thompson sent the photo of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis in Santa Fe, New Mexico, along with this important information: "Be sure to mention that St. Francis Cathedral has been renamed to St. Francis Basilica. ... The request was made by the Archdiocese of Santa Fe and was granted by the Vatican, so now St. Francis is the headquarters for the pope when he comes to Santa Fe."

Diana Peters moved to New Orleans in 2003, and has experienced the city before and after Hurricane Katrina. Her feelings about recovery are complicated. "But don't turn your back on New Orleans, because she survives in all of us, especially those of use who still see her beauty in what remains."

Josh Gorrell sent the photo of the "painted ladies" at Marina Del Rey in southern California. "My favorite part of living by the coast is the constantly fresh ocean breezes, the year-round sunshine and the wonderful seafood! Oh, and the surf!"

Raymond Lopera's favorite city in the Los Angeles area is Santa Monica. He lived there briefly when he moved from New York a few years ago and says he goes back every chance he gets. He says Santa Monica is very pedestrian friendly and he enjoys taking long walks, stopping along the way at places like Barnes & Noble or Starbucks.

Nikolai Ursin can't get enough of Minneapolis. "I'm 28 and able to live a fabulous life because the cost of living is so low, yet the wages are quite high. My friends in N.Y.C. are jealous. I travel a lot for work and there is nothing quite like landing in Minneapolis and knowing I'm home."

I-Reporter Chris Fuhriman is a captain in the Army and completing a master's degree in geography at the University of Hawaii. Fuhriman moved to Honolulu from Utah three years ago with his wife and two children. "His favorite thing about Honolulu? "The international flavor of the city, and the diversity. It's really a city for everyone."

Russell Clayton says there's "far too much to do" in Austin, Texas. Then he went on to list a wide variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, kayaking and canoeing. Clayton says the city's unofficial motto is "Keep Austin Weird." E-mail to a friend

Response: Rate your favorite U.S. city by taking the America's Favorite Cities survey. The survey ends on July 15; enter to win a trip to Australia. I-Reporters weigh in with photos and comments about their favorites.


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 Text:(CNN) -- Portugal's Sergio Paulinho won stage 10 to hand Lance Armstrong's RadioShack team their first victory in the Tour de France.

Paulinho narrowly held off Vasil Kiryienka of Belarus after both riders launched a bid for the line with 14km of the stage remaining.

The peloton never threatened to go with the pair and rolled in at their leisure, with Paulinho becoming the first Portuguese stage winner since Acacio Da Silva in 1989.

It brought some comfort to his RadioShack team, led by American Lance Armstrong, who conceded his chances of winning the Tour disappeared over the weekend.

Andy Schleck's overall lead was never threatened during the 179km stage from Chambery to Gap, while the home crowd could not celebrate a local winner in sweltering temperatures on Bastille Day.

Britain's Mark Cavendish led the peloton home and finished ninth grabbing 12 points in the green jersey standings. Italy's Alessandro Petacchi came tenth.

The top ten riders in the general classification standings were unchanged meaning race leader Andy Schleck made sure he retained the yellow jersey for another day.

Paulinho, who won a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics in the road race, was part of a six-man break and only a determined sprint prevented Kiryienka picking up Belarus' first ever Tour win.

"It was a close sprint but the most important thing is to win and so this moment, for me and my team, is a good one," Paulinho told the official Tour de France website. "I hope that in the coming days the team can achieve a few more victories.

"For me this victory is more important than the silver medal in the Olympic Games. This is the best race in the world and to win one stage in the Tour is the pinnacle of what a cyclist can achieve."

Overall leader Schleck was pleased with a comfortable day in the saddle: "It was quite an easy day even if it was fast at the beginning. It was a breakaway day so we took it kind of easy behind.

"Okay, there was a lot of wind so the team had to do some work all the way to Gap but it wasn't too stressful. I had a little bit of time to enjoy my first day in the yellow jersey.

"It was not a day for me to do anything. Even if it was quite up and down, there was nothing for me to achieve."

Response: Portugal's Sergio Paulinho wins stage ten of the Tour de France. Paulinho hands Lance Armstrong's RadioShack team their first Tour victory. The top ten riders in the general classification standings were unchanged after stage ten.


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 Text:(EW.com) -- Ashton Kutcher may be one of the highest paid actors on TV right now but he hasn't forgotten his roots: EW has learned exclusively that the star of "Two and a Half Men" will join Mila Kunis, Laura Prepon and Wilmer Valderrama for a "That '70s Show" reunion during Fox's 25th Anniversary Special, airing April 22 on the network.

Keenan Ivory Wayans, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans will also share stories about their funniest sketches from "In Living Color" during the two-hour special that will feature Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Seacrest and Steven Tyler from "American Idol," Kiefer Sutherland from "24" and "Touch," and Seth MacFarlane from "Family Guy," "The Cleveland Show" and "American Dad."

Previously announced participants include Christina Applegate, David Faustino, Ed O'Neill and Katey Sagal from "Married...With Children," Calista Flockhart from "Ally McBeal", Gabrielle Carteris, Shannen Doherty, Jason Priestley and Ian Ziering from "Beverly Hills, 90210," Patrick Warburton from "The Tick," and Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny and creator Chris Carter from "The X-Files." A host for the special will be announced later.

See the full article at EW.com.

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Response: Ashton Kutcher will join Mila Kunis for a "That '70s Show" reunion. The reunion will take place during Fox's 25th Anniversary Special. Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny and "X-Files" creator will reunite.


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 Text:(CNN) -- Health authorities indicated Friday there have been 361 cases of mumps in central Ohio, a significantly higher number than was reported just a few weeks ago.

Most of these cases -- 208, to be specific -- have been linked to Ohio State University in Columbus, the city's health department said.

The 361 total includes cases from Franklin, Delaware and Madison counties and was current as of 2:30 p.m. Friday. Some 139 of those diagnosed were students at Ohio State, while a number of others worked at or otherwise had a connection to the university.

As recently as March 21, the same agency was reporting 63 mumps cases, of which 45 were tied to the university. The outbreak originated in February with a cluster of cases at Ohio State.

Mumps outbreak spread beyond Ohio State campus

Melanie Amato, an Ohio Department of Health spokeswoman, attributes the spike to many students heading home, where they could end up spreading mumps or at least be seen and diagnosed by doctors.

"We don't expect the numbers to go down soon," Amato said.

Eleven people have been treated at area hospitals for mumps, according to Columbus Public Health. But none were still in hospitals as of Friday, and no deaths have been linked to the disease, Amato said.

Those affected range in age between 4 months and 80 years old, with about 60% being female.

The Ohio Department of Health reports the first symptoms tied to this outbreak arose on January 7. Jose Rodriguez, a Columbus health department spokesman, has said that the earliest OSU case was on February 11.

CNN Health Library: Learn more about mumps

There is a vaccine available for mumps, but it's only 88% effective, Amato points out.

She explains: "A lot of these people who got mumps were vaccinated."

Mumps typically begins with a fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite, which is followed by the swelling of salivary glands, according to the CDC. It is "a highly infectious disease" that spreads the same way as a cold or flu does -- through respiratory droplets when someone coughs or sneezes.

There is no specific treatment for mumps, and patients usually recover after a week or two, but occasionally the disease can cause serious complications such as encephalitis, meningitis, deafness or inflammation of the breasts or ovaries in girls who have reached puberty, the CDC said.

Five days of isolation is required, "and that can be complicated in a university setting," according to Rodriguez. Even more frightening -- one-third of cases have no symptoms, he said.

Mumps isn't the only infectious disease outbreak that Ohio is dealing with. Earlier this week, authorities reported 68 people had come down with measles in the state, part of what is already an 18-year high of measles cases in the United States.

2013: East Coast mumps outbreak linked to nightclub

Response: Columbus health department: 361 cases of mumps in central Ohio. Agency reported 63 mumps cases a few weeks ago. "A lot of these people who got mumps were vaccinated," state official says. 11 of those infected were treated in hospitals, but none are there now.


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 Text:Tokyo (CNN) -- An explosion on an oil tanker off the Japanese coast set off a huge fire Thursday and left the vessel's captain missing.

Ships and aircraft battled the blaze on the Shoko Maru, a 998-ton tanker anchored about 5 kilometers (3 miles) off the port of Himeji in western Japan, the coast guard said.

Rescuers have recovered seven members of the eight-person crew, the coast guard said, but the ship's 64-year-old captain is still missing.

Four of the rescued crew remembers were seriously injured in the blast, the Himeji fire department said, and all seven of them were taken to hospitals after arriving in the port, which is about 75 kilometers (45 miles) west of Osaka on the Seto Inland Sea.

The tanker wasn't loaded when the blast went off Thursday morning, the coast guard said, reducing fears of a major environmental disaster.

Video footage showed water cannons dousing the stricken ship as large black plumes of smoke rose from a blaze roaring inside its body. Later images showed the tanker scorched, smoldering and listing to one side.

There was no immediate danger to other ships, as the tanker was located outside of the port facility, the coast guard said, adding that an exclusion zone was being set up around the damaged vessel.

The coast guard said it was still investigating the cause the explosion on the ship, which belongs to Shoho Shopping Co. Ltd, a company based in Hiroshima, Japan.

CNN's Yoko Wakatsuki reported from Tokyo, and Jethro Mullen reported and wrote from Hong Kong.

Response: NEW: Four crew members were seriously injured in the explosion near the port of Himeji. NEW: The 64-year-old captain of the ship remains missing, authorities say. NEW: The tanker wasn't loaded with oil when the blast hit, the coast guard says. Ships and aircraft battled the blaze on the Shoko Maru, a 998-ton tanker.


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 Text:The northern Indian city of Meerut was both panicked and intrigued by a leopard on the loose on Sunday, which has eluded captors since.

The big cat was found in a local timber shop before being cornered in a nearby hospital, local forest official Sushant Sharma told CNN on Tuesday.

Animal control experts were called to tranquilize the animal, which made a daring escape, breaking a window in the room to make its getaway. After breaking out of the hospital it went into a cinema and later also entered an apartment block.

Stunning photographs purport to show the leopard leaping across rooftops, squeezing through a hole in the wall of the Meerut Cantonment Hospital, and snarling at a baton-wielding official through a window.

Crowds complicate capture efforts

The cat sparked more inquisitiveness than trepidation as onlookers crowded around the site of the cat's incarceration, hampering efforts by the authorities to capture and release the leopard. "It got agitated and escaped," Sharma said.

But curiosity got the better of some in the crowd. Seven people were injured by the leopard, including a policeman who needed treatment for a gash on the shoulder.

No sightings were confirmed on Monday and Sushant did not rule out the possibility the leopard had retreated into the forests.

"Nothing happened (Monday). So, there are chances it could have gone back to the forests. But we are still trying to track it," Sharma said.

Leopard suspected of eating 15 people in Nepal

Human encroachment

The incident is the latest in a series of big cat attacks in India, including at least one alleged man-eater, also in Uttar Pradesh, home to one of the world's last remaining tiger habitats. A leopard also mauled a 5-year-old boy to death in the eastern state of Chhattisgarh last week.

The increasing number of sightings -- and attacks -- by big cats in India is raising the issue of human encroachment on wild animal habitats.

"There are many cases where human habitats are encroaching on those of big cats, which are getting lesser and lesser over the years," said Jimmy Borah, Tiger Coordinator for the World Wildlife Fund India.

"The cats are forced to come out of their habitats to look for food. There is lots of habitat loss and with that food source loss -- it's one of the main problems, which is why they are coming out."

Officials said at least nine people have died from tiger attacks since the end of December. Eight of those deaths have been blamed on a single man-eating female tiger.

"It is possible that the tiger came out (of her habitat) looking for food and the humans accidentally came out in front of the tigers, which would mean she would be bound to kill them. Maybe she was with cubs, and as tigers are very protective they will actively attack threats."

Borah said that in areas where there is no human encroachment, population numbers are stable. However, he agreed that if a particular animal was positively identified as one responsible for human deaths, "then one option is taking her out."

Response: Leopard runs amok in Meerut, north-east of New Delhi. Evades capture after being cornered in a hospital. Leopard also entered a cinema and apartment block. Increase in urban big cat-sightings sparks debate about encroachment on animal habitats.


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 Text:The public pay phone is an iconic landmark of some of the world's greatest cities.

London has its unmistakeable red kiosks while the perspex glass boxes with sliding doors -- long favored as a changing room by Superman -- have been a familiar site in urban locations across the U.S. for decades.

With the inexorable rise of cell phones however, the humble pay phone has become less of an important public utility and more an archaic inner-city remnant.

In an attempt to keep the devices relevant in the 21st century, New York City has been soliciting designs for potential phone boxes of the future.

The Reinvent Payphones contest launched in December last year, encouraged design professionals, students and tech lovers to send in their futuristic visions of the phone booth.

Six finalists have been selected, including a device powered by solar panels and another which collects important environmental information.

A public vote will select the winner which will be announced on March 15.

The Big Apple isn't the only city figuring out how to make the phone box relevant to the modern citizen.

A host of cool, practical and artistic concepts have been devised, displayed and implemented in cities around the world in recent years.

Check out the finalists of the New York competition alongside a selection of the best from the rest of the world in the gallery above.

Response: New York holding contest to reinvent the city's public phone booths. Six finalists selected with a winner to be announced on March 15. Entries include devices powered by solar panels and others that collect environmental data. Other cities around the world have also introduced new pay phone concepts in recent years.


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 Text:(CNN) -- It's said nothing is certain in life except for death and taxes.

For French football clubs it's a new punitive tax law that's worrying them to death. They fear one of Europe's top leagues, newly resurgent following significant investment from mega wealthy Qataris and Russians, could be irreparably damaged by the tax.

On Thursday, French president Francois Hollande told a delegation of professional French football club leaders he wouldn't abandon the government's plan for a 75% tax on salaries reaching more than a $1.35 million.

The clubs have been lobbying hard against the tax, arguing it endangers their future. It's estimated the tax could increase their costs by up to 30%.

And they feel so strongly over the matter that they plan to go on strike.

So if you're a French football fan don't expect to be watching the likes Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic or Monaco forward Falcao in action between 29 November and 2 December.

If it goes ahead it would France's first football "strike" since 1972.

Ibrahimovic is one of more than 10 players at Qatari-owned PSG -- France's richest club -- whose yearly pay exceeds $1.35 million.

While the average Ligue 1 player's salary is estimated at just under $800,000, Ibrahimovic reportedly takes home $17.5 million a year.

Many players would already be taxed at France's top marginal rate of 49%, which kicks in at $675,000 a year.

Just for Ibrahimovic's hefty pay packet alone, PSG's costs would increase by nearly $12 million under the Hollande plan.

Since world-class players have their choice of what countries they play in, French teams would have to absorb the increased taxes themselves if they want to attract top talent.

Ahead of this weekend's games, PSG and Monaco are joint top of Ligue 1. But PSG could be at a further disadvantage in future given Monaco are exempt from French taxation laws and the principality club's tax expenditure would be $67.5 million less than the French champions per year.

"The high-income tax of 75%, which was included in the 2013 draft budget of France, will have a disastrous effect on the competitiveness of French football," said the Professional Union of Football Clubs (UCPF) in a statement.

Before the start of the season some of the world's best players -- like Edinson Cavani who joined PSG from Napoli -- If the taxation impasse remains, it is likely French clubs would struggle to attract the very top talent.

"French teams will be at a disadvantage with regard to English clubs who only pay 40% tax," former Monaco chief executive Tor-Kristian Karlsen told CNN.

"That will affect the standard of the league. It might also affect money coming into French football from foreign investment --- potential owners might be tempted to get more value for money elsewhere.

"Monaco and PSG have raised the popularity and exposure of French football outside France," added Karlsen.

"Some in France are still quite skeptical as to why and how they have got involved, but if you are supporter or if you enjoy watching French football they have brought only positive dimensions.

"As an international observer, it is going to be difficult to uphold the current standard in the years to come if this tax comes in to play."

French football has a strong tradition of developing young players through its academy system, but a French club hasn't won the Champions League -- Europe's top competition -- for over 20 years, though last season PSG reached the quarterfinals.

"In the short term clubs would have to buy cheaper players for lower transfers and would pay lower salaries to avoid paying the 75%," said Karlsen as he outlined a grim future for French football.

"When the player reaches a level where he starts to attract offers from abroad and will attract wages far above â‚¬1 million, or when a player becomes an international or starts to play well in European competition then there is no other option for him than to move abroad."

Karlsen added: "What is a concern for the clubs is that their budgets relate to long-term contracts they have already agreed with players.

"They feel the goalposts have been moved and it makes it extremely difficult for them to continue or plan to be successful in an environment that is already very challenging."

Earlier this week UCPF president Jean-Pierre Louvel unveiled a study outlining the economic benefits French football brings France, given it has an annual turnover of $5.8 billion and there are potentially 25,000 jobs at stake.

"The return on investment for the state is $ .5 billion", said Louvel, who is also the president of second division club Le Havre. "In addition, each euro generated by clubs creates additional 2.5 euros ($3.38) in the country's economy."

A survey by pollster OpinionWay in October suggested 85% of voters did not think football clubs should be exempted from the high tax rate, which requires approval from the French parliament.

And given France's economic problems -- it has only just emerged from recession -- some members of the French football community remain uneasy about the proposed strike.

"I think that if our corporation goes on strike, we'll have to go into hiding, I mean really go into hiding," Evian coach Pascal Dupraz, was quoted in L'Equipe as telling radio station RTL.

"I'm not totally for (the strike) personally, what worries me of course is that there is this tax, but, all French people suffer from having to pay taxes.

"I just don't understand the anger from the club presidents; I just don't get it at all."

It is not all bad news for French football fans given some observers expect a compromise to be reached.

"I remain confident that some sort of solution will be found before the date of the strike voted for by the club's chairmen," Julien Laurens, a French football expert and writer for Le Parisien, told CNN.

Response: French president Francois Hollande wants 75% tax on salaries over $1.35m. Proposal has met with the disapproval of French football clubs. Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco owned by Qatari and Russian billionaires respectively. Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic would cost PSG an extra $12m a year.


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 Text:(CNN) -- Rory McIlroy capped off a remarkable year by being named as the PGA Tour Player of the Year.

The 23-year-old is the youngest player to win the trophy, named after 18-time major winner Jack Nicklaus, since Tiger Woods triumphed back in 1998

McIlroy enjoyed a stellar 2012, winning four times on the PGA Tour, topping both the PGA and European money lists, as well as helping Europe to a stunning Ryder Cup success against the United States.

McIlroy targeting major assault in 2013

The Northern Irishman claimed victory at The Honda Classic, PGA Championship, Deutsche Bank Championship and BMW Championship, pocketing a cool $8,047,952 on the U.S.-based circuit.

McIlroy has been top of the rankings for 17 consecutive weeks and has held top spot for 24 weeks in total.

He becomes the third European to win the award after England's Luke Donald (2011) and Ireland's Padraig Harrington (2008).

Rookie of the Year

Meanwhile, John Huh was named as PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

The 22-year-old was the only rookie to qualify for the Tour Championship and the youngest since Sergio Garcia made it through at the age of 21 in 2001.

Huh claimed his first win at the Mayakoba Golf Classic in February, finished 29th in the FedEx Cup and 28th on the money list with $2,692,113.

Huh, who was born in New York but currently lives in Dallas, is the first player of Korean descent to win the award.

"On behalf of the PGA TOUR, my congratulations to Rory and John for their outstanding accomplishments this season," said PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem.

"These awards are significant to these players as they are bestowed upon them by their peers, one of highest compliments a player can receive."

Response: Rory McIlroy named 2012 PGA Tour Player of the Year. The 23-year-old is youngest to win award since Tiger Woods in 1998. Becomes third European to win title after Luke Donald and Padraig Harrington. McIlroy won four times on PGA Tour in 2012.


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 Text:(Mental Floss) -- Sean Connery wasn't supposed to be James Bond. Keanu Reeves wasn't supposed to be "The One." So, who were the original choices?

"I would have absolutely messed up 'The Matrix,'" Will Smith told Wired about turning down the role of Neo.

Here are 5 actors and the legendary roles they turned down:

1. THE ROLE: James Bond in "Dr. No"

WHO LET IT GET AWAY: Cary Grant

Despite being Bond producer Albert Broccoli's best man, Grant said, "I don't" to the offer, and Sean Connery got the role instead.

Of course, many studio executives objected to the decision, and even Bond creator Ian Fleming said Connery "wasn't exactly what I had in mind."

REGRETTABILITY METER: Low

By the 1960s, Cary Grant already had a spectacular film career. If he'd accepted the role (as Broccoli later revealed), it would've been just a one-movie deal. Mental Floss: Name that 007 tune

2. THE ROLE: Neo in "The Matrix"

WHO LET IT GET AWAY: Will Smith turned it down to star in the forgettable action flick "Wild Wild West," and the part went to Reeves.

REGRETTABILITY METER: Low

In an interview with Wired, Smith said, "I would have absolutely messed up 'The Matrix.' At that point I wasn't smart enough as an actor to let the movie be -- whereas Keanu was."

3. THE ROLE: Vincent Vega in "Pulp Fiction"

WHO LET IT GET AWAY: Michael Madsen, who was stuck in lengthy rehearsals for "Wyatt Earp." John Travolta got the role instead and, almost overnight, transformed from a Hollywood has-been into one of the most bankable stars in the business.

REGRETTABILITY METER: High

Madsen called "Wyatt Earp" a "big waste of time."

Mental Floss: Kim Jong Il, the director he kidnapped, and the awful Godzilla film they made together

4. THE ROLE: Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy

WHO LET IT GET AWAY: Sean Connery, who'd never read the J.R.R. Tolkien series and claimed he "didn't understand the script." (Can you say karma?)

REGRETTABILITY METER: High

In return for playing the role, New Line Cinema offered the Scottish actor up to 15 percent of worldwide box office receipts, which would have earned Connery more than any actor had ever been paid for a single role -- as much as $400 million.

5. THE ROLES: Sundance in "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in "The French Connection," and Captain Benjamin Willard in "Apocalypse Now"

WHO LET THEM GET AWAY: Steve McQueen

REGRETTABILITY METER: Tragically high

McQueen turned down the role of Sundance simply because costar Paul Newman refused to give him top billing.

Later, McQueen declined the lead in "The French Connection" because he felt the part was too similar to the tough cop he'd played in 1968's "Bullitt." Gene Hackman took the part and won an Oscar for it.

And finally, in 1978, McQueen told "Apocalypse Now" director Francis Ford Coppola to shove off when he was offered the lead. McQueen's non-negotiable asking price was $3 million; plus, he didn't feel like spending four months shooting in the Philippine jungle.

Instead, Martin Sheen landed the role, and despite suffering a heart attack during the stressful production, he gave one of cinema's greatest performances. Mental Floss: The 9 Battles of Martin Scorsese

For more mental_floss articles, visit mentalfloss.com

Entire contents of this article copyright, Mental Floss LLC. All rights reserved.

Response: Sean Connery turned down role of Gandalf in "LOTR" and lost $400 million. Imagine Will Smith as Neo in "The Matrix;" he declined the role. John Travolta was NOT the first choice for "Pulp Fiction's" Vincent Vega. Steve McQueen rejected lead roles in "Apocalypse Now;" "Sundance".


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 Text:(CNN) -- Somebody really, really wants to get an audience with Apple CEO Tim Cook.

An anonymous bidder paid $610,000 to chat over coffee with Apple's chief executive, according to online-auction site Charity Buzz, which began accepting bids about three weeks ago.

Tuesday's winning bid came only several minutes before the auction closed at 4 pm ET. The auction site had valued the meeting with Cook at $50,000.

Proceeds from the auction will go to The RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, an international nonprofit founded as a memorial to Robert F. Kennedy by his family and friends.

The auction saw 86 bids, many of them from companies that do business (or want to do business) with Apple.

The coffee chat will happen at Apple's Cupertino, California, headquarters. The winner may bring along one guest. Travel and lodging for the visit, which will last between 30 minutes and an hour, are not covered.

Visitors will be required to sign a nondisclosure agreement and are subject to a security screening. Also, they can't liveblog or tweet during their meeting.

The move fits in with the more open public persona Cook has adopted since replacing late Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs. In the past 18 months Cook has met with members of Congress on Capitol Hill and toured factories in China that make Apple products.

By some measures, a $600,000 coffee meeting with the chief of the world's leading tech company might be a bargain. An anonymous bidder paid $3.4 million last year for lunch with star investor Warren Buffett.

Response: Charity-auction bidding has closed on a coffee chat with Apple CEO Tim Cook. Winning bidder paid $610,000 for up to an hour with the Apple chief. The coffee chat will happen at Apple's Cupertino, California, headquarters. The visit will benefit The RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights.


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 Text:(CNN) -- Netflix and Amazon are adding new titles to their streaming options in July.

From classics to episodes of brand new series, it's all here for your viewing pleasure with this month's schedule of releases:

Here' s what to look for on Netflix:

July 1:

"12 Angry Men" (1957)

"Bad Santa" (2003)

"Basic Instinct" (1992)

"Boyz N the Hood" (1991)

"City of God" (2002)

"Dead Man Walking" (1995)

"Fever Pitch" (1997)

"Funny Face" (1957)

"Gandhi" (1982)

"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" (1989)

"Legends of the Fall" (1994)

"Patton" (1970)

"Philadelphia" (1993)

"Primal Fear" (1996)

"Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" (1991)

"The Karate Kid" (1984)

"The Karate Kid II" (1986)

"The Karate Kid III" (1989)

"The Manchurian Candidate" (2004)

"The Parent Trap" (1998)

"Under the Tuscan Sun" (2003)

"Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo" (2004)

July 4:

"Knights of Sidonia: Season 1" (2014)

July 6:

"Renoir" (2012)

July 9:

"Homefront" (2013)

"Out of the Furnace" (2013)

July 11:

"Hemlock Grove: Season 2" (2014)

"The Battered Bastards of Baseball" (2014)

July 12:

"Sleeping Beauty" (2014)

July 14:

"Hitch" (2005)

"The Master" (2012)

"The Last Days" (2013)

July 17:

"Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures: Season 1"

July 18:

"Baby Daddy: Season 3"

"Melissa & Joey: Season 3"

July 19:

"Hell on Wheels: Season 3"

July 24:

"Lost Girl: Season 4"

July 26:

"Christmas with the Kranks" (2004)

"Continuum: Season 3"

And here's what to look for on Amazon:

July 1:

"Peg + Cat seasons 1 and 2"

"Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood seasons 2 and 3 "

"Fireman Sam: Season 2"

"Harvesting the High Plains" (2012)

"City of God" (2002)

"Annie Hall" (1977)

"Jersey Girl" (2004)

"Patton" (1970)

"Phantoms" (1998)

"Bad Santa" (2003)

"State Fair" (1945)

"Star Trek: The Motion Picture" (1979)

"Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan" (1982)

"Louis CK: Hilarious" (2010)

"The Bad News Bears" (1976)

"The Bible" (1966)

"Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956)

"Broken Arrow" (1950)

"Body of Evidence" (1993)

"At Close Range" (1986)

"Uncommon Valor" (1983)

"Two Family House" (2000)

"Manhunter" (1986)

"Delta Force" (1995)

"Primal Fear" (1996)

July 4:

"Under the Dome" Season 2 Episode 1

"Brody Stevens: Enjoy It" Season 1

July 5:

"Black Rock" (2012)

"Kinky Boots" (2005)

July 6:

"Renoir" (2012)

July 11:

"Under the Dome" Season 2 Episode 2

July 13:

"Extant" Season 1 Episode 1

July 17:

"Dwight Howard: In the Moment"

July 18:

"Under the Dome" Season 2 Episode 3

July 20:

"Extant" Season 1 Episode 2

July 27:

"Extant" Season 1 Episode 3

July 29:

"Are You the One?" Season 1

July 30:

"Faking It" Season 1

July 31:

"Stigmata" (1999)

"America Unearthed" Season 1

"American Pickers" Season 5

"American Restoration" Season 4

"America's Book of Secrets" Season 2

"An Amish Murder" (2013)

"Ax Men" Season 6

"Betty & Coretta" (2013)

"Cajun Pawn Stars S.3 & S.4

"Catering Wars" Season 1

"Celebrity Ghost Stories" Season 7

"Counting Cars" Season 1

"Dear Mom, Love Cher" (2013)

"I Survived" Season 5

"Intervention' Seasons 13 and 14

"Jodi Arias: Dirty Little Secret" (2013)

"Lewis Black: Old Yeller-Live at the Borgata" (2013)

"Parking Wars" Season 6

"Pawn Stars" Season 7

"Preachers' Daughters" Season 1

"Pretty Wicked Moms" Season 1

"Ring of Fire" (2013)

"Shipping Wars" Seasons 2 and 3

"Swamp People" Season 4

"The Killer Speaks" Season 1

"Twist of Faith" (2013)

Response: Amazon and Netflix have new offerings for July. There are several TV shows, films and specials. Two new CBS shows will be streaming.


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 Text:(CNN) -- What on Earth would drive a man to swim in Arctic waters wearing nothing but Speedos, goggles and a cap?

Lewis Pugh braves the icy water off the arctic archipelogo of Svalbard.

For Lewis Pugh, it was a love of the environment and a passionate desire to save the Arctic from global warming.

His 1 km swim (0.62 of a mile) in 2007 made him the first person to complete a long-distance swim at the North Pole -- the purpose, to highlight the fact that it was possible to swim for a kilometer in a place that should be solid ice.

Pugh, now aged 39, is a former maritime lawyer who abandoned his practice six years ago to become a full-time environmentalist and adventurer.

Since then he has become the first person to complete long-distance swims in all five of the world's oceans and has become the world's leading cold water swimmer.

Born in England and brought up in South Africa, Pugh sees himself in the mould of pioneering adventurers like Sir Edmund Hillary, fearlessly braving waters no one else would dare swim. But rather than just aiming for a place in the history books, his motivation is to publicize the environmental damage he has witnessed on his swims.

In 2006, to raise awareness about global warming and that year's drought in England, Pugh swam the entire length of the River Thames -- all except the first 26 miles, which had already dried up. He took a break from the 200-mile journey to call in at No. 10 Downing Street, where he discussed climate change with Tony Blair.

The next year, Pugh became the first person to swim the 87 mile-width of the Maldives. The 10-day swim was Pugh's way of raising awareness of how climate change is threatening to submerge low-lying islands.

But he is best known for his North Pole adventure. His Arctic swim lasted 19 minutes in temperatures of around minus 2 degrees Celsius. Were any normal person to fall into waters that cold they would be in serious trouble.

Pugh's long-time coach Professor Tim Noakes told CNN, "People usually drown very quickly on exposure to cold water because they start to hyperventilate and when you hyperventilate you can't coordinate. They inhale water and they can't coordinate their swimming. Most people can't even go 20 meters if they are exposed to ice-cold water."

But Pugh has developed a unique mechanism for overcoming freezing conditions. He is apparently able to increase his body temperature by will power alone. In a process that Noakes has dubbed "anticipatory thermogenesis", Pugh can raise his body temperature to a feverish 38.4 C, some 1.5 degrees above normal body temperature.

Noakes first noted this extraordinary ability during a training session. Before entering the water, Pugh cast his mind back to a traumatic parachuting accident he witnessed when he was a soldier in the British army, reliving the event in detail. Noakes recorded an increase in Pugh's body temperature and over the next fortnight, as Pugh was exposed to more cold-water swims, he was able to increase his temperature even further, peaking at 38.4 C.

These days, before Pugh braves sub-zero waters he listens to U.S.rapper Eminem, gets himself into an aggressive state of mind and drives up his internal temperature. Once he hits the water, it's all about mental strength.

Noakes told CNN "The moment you dive into cold water your temperature drops and the brain sends a message to get out of the water. The first thing Pugh has to do is control that response. What happens is that I become his brain, so he says 'fine, as long as Dr Noakes allows me to swim, it's safe and I must just ignore what my brain is telling me.'"

Achieving that level of willpower doesn't come easily. While Pugh does an hour of cold-water swimming a day, he devotes four hours a day to mind training. His technique is to visualize his swim from beginning to end.

"I can taste salt water in my mouth. I can hear the sounds of the engines, of Tim Noakes screaming at me. I can feel ice burning my skin, I can smell the sea air. I absolutely live that moment. I have swum the North Pole hundreds of times in my mind," he told CNN.

If the Arctic swim was intended to highlight shrinking polar ice caps, Pugh acknowledges that there's still plenty of work to do on that front and he now speaks on environmental issues all over the world.

In 2008 Pugh founded the Polar Defense Project with the aim of protecting the Arctic and of encouraging world leaders to take action to stop climate change. As well the risk of polar melting, Pugh sees an Arctic treaty as essential to prevent the exploitation of the North Pole for oil and gas.

As Pugh put it after completing his Arctic swim, "I'm relieved that it's over. Now the real work begins."

Response: Lewis Pugh was the first man to complete a long-distance swim in the Arctic. "Most people can't go 20 meters in ice-cold water," says his coach. Pugh is able to increase his body temperature using will power alone. His extreme swims are intended to publicize the effects of global warming.


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 Text:(CNN) -- A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Hawaii on Monday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake struck about 6:30 p.m. (11:30 p.m. ET) and was 19.3 miles (31.1 km) deep. The epicenter was 13 miles (20 km) southwest of the coastal region of Laupahoehoe and 189 miles (304 km) east of Honolulu, the USGS said.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Response: Earthquake struck Hawaii on Monday evening, according to the USGS. No immediate reports of damage or injuries. Quake struck about 6:30 p.m. (11:30 p.m. ET) and was 19.3 miles (31.1 km) deep.


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 Text:(CNN) -- Pirates have hijacked a tanker that sailed under a Saudi flag, authorities said Wednesday.

The pirates struck in the Gulf of Aden, a body of water between Somalia and Yemen, the European Union Naval Force said in a statement.

The Al Nisr Al Saudi was en route to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with a crew of 14, when pirates hijacked it Monday, the statement said.

The ship's master is Greek; the crew's nationality has not been confirmed, but they are believed to be well, the statement said.

Authorities believe the ship is near Garacad, Somalia, which the European Union Naval Force described as a "well-known pirate stronghold."

Response: Vessel hijacked in Gulf of Aden on Monday. The Al Nisr Al Saudi was headed to Saudi Arabia. Ship being held near Garacad, Somalia.


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 Text:Sandvoort, Guyana (CNN) -- Nine-year old Kayla Hope loves fairy tales, especially "Cinderella."

"It's got a lot of rats!" she giggles, burying her face in her hands. They're her favorite part.

Until now, she's never read a book.

She would have had to walk two miles to the closest library before. Now she will won't have to make that long trek, because her village in Guyana built a community library.

"It's something that they wanted for so many years, and they just had no idea how to start," said Matt Cusimano, a Peace Corps volunteer and a teacher at the primary school in Sandvoort, a village of nearly 200 people.

Cusimano has taken on the challenge of creating a library with the villagers. Since starting, he's been working with few resources. Many students are roughly three years behind their expected reading level.

"There's no such thing as literature or fun reads or junior novels or any of those sorts of things," Cusimano said. "They are growing up in an education system of chalk and talk -- where the teacher writes something on the chalkboard and talks about it. They write something on the board (and) the students copy it. There's nothing analytical about it. There's no such thing as differentiated learning."

Cusimano, 25, said it made sense when the school's headmaster approached him with the idea for a communal library.

"Guyana is a performance-based culture, which makes it one of the more appropriate places in this region for a library. ... We are limiting our children's abilities through 'chalk-and-talk' methods of teaching. That's why I was comfortable taking on a library project," Cusimano said.

With a budget of roughly $5,000, the community agreed to front nearly 30% of the costs. But most villagers, Cusimano said, can barely afford toothpaste.

"They're doing it with donated labor and donated space because they can't afford several thousand U.S. dollars," he said.

Some villagers contributed by cooking for hungry workers, while others shelved donated books or painted.

With a daughter in the primary school, carpenter Korth Leitch gave of his time by becoming the construction lead on the project.

"I was just so happy because it's an opportunity that (came) to her, which never (came) to me," Leitch said.

By day, Leitch, 33, ventured out to neighboring areas building homes and by night returned to work on the library.

"That is where I'm finding this happiness, grateful pleasure for this library because I know my daughter ... my children (are) going to learn a lot from it. They love books."

Leitch said the Bible was the only book he was exposed to while growing up.

Better World Books and the nonprofit Margaret Clemons Foundation donated more than 3,600 books to the library. And with three new computers, villagers are anxious to become computer-literate.

"The (people of the) village never had an opportunity to learn about a computer. They never had it. When you are able to read, you're able to work with a computer. If you don't know how to read, you can't start a computer," Leitch said.

In addition to learning about computers, many villagers are discovering new interests.

Ten-year-old Shamar Benjamin comes to the library every night. He gets lost in the fictional battles of "Pokemon" and "Power Rangers." He's encountering words he's never seen before.

"It helps me to read better," he said.

Such opportunities to learn have changed the village of Sandvoort.

Kayla, the 9-year-old girl, now has books to fuel her imagination.

If you want to donate books for the people of Sandvoort, go to their Facebook page for information or to Better World Books.

For more ways to help others, go to CNN.com/impact.

Response: Villagers in Guyana work together to build a library with donated books, computers. Part of a communal dream, some painted, while others shelved donated books. The Bible was the only book many villagers had ever seen or touched before the new library. If you want to donate books, go to village's Facebook page or to Better World Books.


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 Text:(CNN) -- Belgium set a date with the U.S. in the last 16 of the World Cup as the curtain fell on the gripping group stages in Brazil, while Algeria celebrated a historic first.

Thursday's 1-0 victory over South Korea was more than enough for the unbeaten Belgians to advance from Group H as winners, despite having a man sent off.

As their red and yellow clad fans celebrated in Sao Paulo, there were similar scenes of jubilation in Curitiba.

Algeria made history in Brazil, reaching the knockout stages of the global tournament for the first time at the expense of Russia.

"Les Fennecs" -- the Desert Foxes -- will need all their wiles as they face the might of Germany next.

Germany had consigned the U.S. to a 1-0 defeat in Thursday's earlier matches but Team USA escaped from a grueling Group G -- which also featured Ghana and Portugal -- on goal difference.

Belgium might think themselves lucky to march into the knockout stages with their unbeaten record intact after being forced to play more than half the match with 10 men.

Steven Defour was sent off for a rash studs-up challenge on the cusp of halftime and South Korea sniffed blood, pressing forward after the break.

But if the statistics tell us anything about Belgium, it is never count them out.

Breaking upfield, defender Jan Vertonghen picked up the rebound of Divock Origi's fizzing effort to break the deadlock after 77 minutes.

Belgium's last six World Cup goals have been scored in the last 20 minutes of the match. Team USA better be prepared for a lively finish when the two sides meet next Tuesday in Salvador.

Algeria had arrived in Sao Paulo buoyant from a 4-2 victory over South Korea -- the North African country's first World Cup win in 32 years.

When Russia took an early lead in the must-win showdown, a fairytale ending for Vahid Halilhodzic's side had seemed a remote possibility.

Aleksandr Kokorin, who is nicknamed "Bieber" because of his youthful similarity to the Canadian pop star, was soon on song.

He rose brilliantly to power home Dmitry Kombarov's cross after just six minutes and from there Russia looked intent on protecting the lead. But Algeria, cheered on by the undiminished enthusiasm of their fans, were not done yet.

When a free-kick was swung into the box, the Russian defense rocked and Islam Slimani headed into an open goal with 60 minutes on the clock -- his second goal in as many games.

The draw was enough for Algeria to join Nigeria as the second African side in the last 16.

Meanwhile, Russia will be hoping to find answers before hosting the next World Cup in 2018.

After failing to qualify for the 2006 and 2010 editions of the global football fiesta, the Russians have now fallen at the first hurdle in 1994, 2002 and 2014.

The remaining 16 nations in the World Cup will enjoy a rest day Friday before the footballing fever gets even hotter on Saturday.

Hosts Brazil face a tricky Chile side for a place in the quarterfinals while Colombia take on Uruguay, now rendered rather toothless by the ban for biting striker Luis Suarez.

The controversial Liverpool player is not the only star name to take an early flight from Brazil.

Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo, Spain's defending champions and 2006 winners Italy were among the big guns saying adeus from Brazil.

Response: Belgium set up last 16 date with the U.S. at 2014 World Cup in Brazil. A solitary goal by Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen seals 1-0 win over South Korea. Algeria reach the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time in their history. A late equalizer for Slimani sees Algeria advance as the expense of Russia.


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 Text:(CNN) -- In 2008, the future looked bright for Breno.

A sought-after Brazilian soccer star, the teenager was leaving his homeland and heading to Germany to sign for one of Europe's most famous teams, Bayern Munich.

But four years later the defender's career, and his life, had unraveled. In July 2012 he was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for burning down his Munich villa while reportedly battling depression.

"The time in prison has been very hard for me," confessed Breno at a news conference on Monday.

Now aged 23, the former Sao Paulo star has been offered a shot at redemption.

Having served 13 months of his sentence, Breno is being allowed to leave prison on day release and has been given the chance to rejoin Bayern as part of the coaching staff at the club's youth academy.

"I'm a little nervous," added Breno. "But I'm in good shape now. I'm delighted, and I'd like to thank the prison authorities and Bayern for this chance."

Breno will be collected from the correctional facility in Stadelheim at 0830 every morning by Bayern youth director Wolfgang Dremmler and returned at 1330.

Blog: Can Moyes meet Man Utd challenge?

The length of his day release could be extended to eight hours in a couple of months, according to Bayern's website.

"I think it's excellent that the prison authorities and all the authorities in Munich involved in the case have helped to open up this opportunity," said Bayern president Uli Hoeness.

The opportunity Breno has been given at Bayern, and the fitness work he has been doing in prison, could see the former Brazil under-23 player given an unexpected chance to resurrect his career.

Former club Sao Paulo were in Munich for the Audi Cup, a preseason tournament held at Bayern's Allianz Arena, and they opened the door for Breno to return to his former club.

Reports in December 2012 went as far as to suggest Sao Paulo had already offered Breno a contract, despite his incarceration.

A playing career back in Brazil might be the only option for Breno, with Hoeness claiming he will face deportation from Germany on his release from prison.

Breno hasn't played a professional match since coming on as a substitute in Bayern's 5-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen on April 17, 2011, but he will be allowed to work on his fitness in conjunction with his coaching duties.

"It means I can train again and maybe play again later on -- that's my dream," said Breno, while Hoeness confirmed, "at the Audi Cup, the people from Sao Paulo confirmed their strong interest in that."

Hoeness assured Breno he will receive Bayern's full backing, despite no long being under contract at the club.

"FC Bayern will do everything it can to help," said Hoeness.

"We've been informed by the prison authorities that he has behaved impeccably and has been an exemplary prisoner. His behavior here will be just as flawless."

Response: Incarcerated player Breno to work with Bayern Munich's young players. Breno was sentenced to prison in July 2012 after burning down his own house. The Brazilian defender joined Bayern from Sao Paulo in 2008. Breno hopes to relaunch his player career when he is released from prison.


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 Text:(CNN) -- Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed reports he is about to quit the English Premier League champions.

Newspaper speculation on Monday claimed the Italian was on the verge of walking out of Stamford Bridge after a turbulent few weeks at the London club.

Chelsea have lost three of their last four matches and the club sacked Ancelotti's assistant Ray Wilkins earlier this month, sparking speculation over his position.

It had been claimed the 51-year-old contacted the League Managers' Association on Sunday night to discuss his position.

But at a press conference ahead of Chelsea's Champions League tie with Slovakian side MSK Zilina on Tuesday, Ancelotti said the rumors were "totally untrue".

"I don't know if it is enough to clarify my position today to close this rumor and speculation," began the 51-year-old. "These rumors are totally untrue, I don't know why this rumor came out today in the papers.

"The LMA (League Managers' Association) called me last night to understand what was happening, but I was at home. These rumors are totally untrue.

"I have my contract until 2012 here in this club, I said a lot of times I would like to stay here, that I love this club, I love these players and have a lot of confidence in these players and this squad so there is no reason to change my idea.

"I said before my aim is to stay in this club, this country, this atmosphere for a long time. I think it depends on me. In the last year I did a good job and this year I would like to do the same. My aim is to stay here, I don't want to say like Ferguson because I think it is impossible, but my aim is this. I would like to stay here."

The departure of Wilkins, who played for the club for six years, coupled with a poor run of form has put pressure on Ancelotti, even though Chelsea remain top of the Premier League table.

But the Italian, who led former club AC Milan to two Champions League titles, insisted the scrutiny that comes with his job is something he enjoys.

"There is no reason to think about my position. My position is very clear, I am the coach and I have to train my players and maintain the club to the best level," he added.

"This moment is not so good on the pitch and we have to do better there, we have to stay in focus on this because this is the problem. The problem is on the pitch.

"I had a lot of experience in my career, every year is the same. Sometimes the coach is in trouble because the team doesn't reach the results, but this is my life and I like this life."

Response: Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed reports he is set to quit English champions Chelsea. Italian coach says rumors of his departure are "totally untrue". Newspaper reports claimed Ancelotti was on the brink of resigning. Chelsea are struggling for form after losing three of their last four matches.


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 Text:(CNN) -- Team Lotus reserve driver Karun Chandhok has told CNN it would be "magic" to be on the grid when Formula One makes its debut in his home country of India next month.

Chandhok, 27, joined the CNN-sponsored team at the start of the 2011 season, and is currently behind first-choice drivers Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli in the pecking order.

But Lotus team principal Tony Fernandes raised hopes of the former HRT driver taking part in the inaugural Delhi race when he said he would like to see Chandhok take to the track on October 30.

"I'd like him to. It's up to the team to see [whether he will]," AirAsia chief Fernandes told Reuters.

Veteran Trulli signs new deal at Lotus

On the issue of which racer would make way for Chandhok, Fernandes, who recently purchased English soccer team Queens Park Rangers, suggested Trulli would be the one to face the axe.

"Yes, I think Heikki [Kovalainen] is our number one driver, although Jarno's outqualified him [at the Italian Grand Prix]."

In response to Fernandes' admission, Chandhok said: "It's obviously very nice to hear. He's the man who can make it happen. I've just got to wait and see what he decides.

"As a racing driver, the most emotional race is certainly your home grand prix. If I do get the opportunity to do it, it'll be fantastic, but as this moment it's a question only Tony can answer.

"To be an Indian driver on the grid for the first Indian Grand Prix would be magic. I've been very involved in the circuit; I've been visiting the site every month. To have the opportunity to drive would sort of complete that circle."

Chandhok was given a drive ahead of the veteran Italian Trulli, who extended his contract with Lotus last weekend, for the German Grand Prix in July, where he finished in last place.

While Chandhok admitted dropping a driver can create a difficult situation for the team, he insisted his relationship with Trulli has been unaffected.

"It's not ideal, there's no doubt about that ... I experienced it last year [at HRT], my drive was given to Sakon Yamamoto in the second half of the season. It's tough.

"When they put me in the car in Germany ... it's a very difficult situation. It can be awkward. But I have to say Jarno was fantastic. He offered his advice and support all through the weekend. I have to say hats off to him, he was a model professional."

On his own future, Chandhok, who made his Formula One debut at the 2010 Bahrain Grand Prix, made no secret of his desire to earn a full-time seat with Lotus. But he said any decision on his future with the team would be made by Fernandes.

"I need to sit and figure things out with Tony and where we are and where we see the future. I'd like to stay with Tony, with Lotus, and in the future race for them full-time. That's my ambition.

"I'd love to race with these guys and Tony's got a fantastic vision of trying to build an Asian team and I'd love to be a part of that programme."

Response: Karun Chandhok has said it would be 'magic' to race in first Indian Grand Prix. Chandhok is currently a reserve driver for CNN-sponsored Team Lotus. The 27-year-old has made just one grand prix appearance so far this season.


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 Text:(CNN)  -- Inter Milan will learn their early group opponents as they begin their defense of the Champions League crown when the draw is made in Monaco on Thursday.

Milan, who beat Bayern Munich in last May's final, are in the same top-seeded pot with the Germans.

They are joined by British trio Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, Spanish giants Barcelona, city rivals AC Milan and French side Lyon.

Inter could face Real Madrid, now managed by Jose Mourinho, who led them to their triple Serie A, Champions League, Italian Cup triumph last season before departing to the Bernabeu.

Real are in the second pot as are Spanish rivals Valencia.

Another potentially tricky hurdle might be English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, who are in the third pot of eight.

Tottenham qualified for the Champions League group stages with a thumping 4-0, aggregate 6-3 win, over Young Boys of Berne.

Under Champions League rules they cannot face either of the other three English clubs at the first stage.

Scottish champions Rangers are also in pot three, while the favorites will also want to avoid Portuguese side Braga, who put out La Liga's Sevilla in the result of the third qualifying round this week.

Pot four contains the likes of Russian champions Rubin Kazan and Dutch title winners FC Twente.

The 32 qualified teams are drawn into eight groups of four teams, with the top two from each group going through to the last 16 knockout stages.

Each group will contain a top seed, plus one club each from the second, third and fourth pots.

The opening set of group games will take place on September 14 and 15, with the final scheduled for England's famous Wembley stadium on May 28, 2011.

Response: Champions League draw being made in Monaco on Thursday. 32 sides have qualified for the group stages led by title holders Inter Milan. The teams are split into eight groups of four teams with the top two going through.


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 Text:(CNN) -- Despite all the political tension in Crimea, it's nice to know things are still safe enough at the zoo for a zebra to get it on with a donkey.

Because, really, in some weird, small way, it's a symbol of hope. Like an olive branch. Except, in this case, it's a zebra ... getting it on with a donkey.

But as odd as it may sound, things (ahem) worked out, and now we have an adorable new reminder of what can happen when we put aside our differences for the shared goal of peace and love.

And Doing It.

That living, breathing reminder is a beautiful baby "zonkey" named Telegraph, who recently came into the world at the Taigan Zoo park near Crimea's main city, Simferopol.

Of course, a zonkey is just what it sounds like. Half zebra. Half donkey. Possibly even part lion depending on what kind of shenanigans were going on inside the stall.

(And if you accept my rather misguided understanding of how conception works.)

But one thing that's perfectly clear is that this little guy is ridiculously cute. And everyone is talking about him.

So, it sort of makes sense that Telegraph was named for a local newspaper, honoring the publication's fifth anniversary. Though, when you think about it, that may or may not be a compliment to the publication.

"Congrats. We named an ass after you."

Either way, Telegraph is just lucky to be alive. Although cross-breeding of equines is not unheard of, it is rather rare and unconventional. And proper zoos aren't overly keen on the idea.

Photos: Zonkeys and ligers and pizzles

But this facility says that toying with nature was never a part of the plan.

You see, Telegraph's mother -- the zebra -- was uncomfortable in her enclosure and had been without a mate for quite a while. Presumably, she spent most of her time being bitter with the other single girls in book club.

Eventually, the zoo moved the lonely zebra into a different part of the complex where she could be surrounded by other hoofed animals.

This included her dream donkey.

Mind you, it's also possible that she was simply desperate and the donkey was drunk.

"I like your stripes."

"What?"

"I SAID I LIKE YOUR STRIPES!"

No matter how it all went down, we're all thankful. Because now we have this silly looking thing with a brown upper body and zebra legs. And visitors to the zoo are absolutely loving him.

Of course, to be fair, all baby animals tend to be a big draw. Especially when you look like you've been pieced together with spare parts.

Think about it.

An adorable baby polar bear with a tortoise shell would pretty much stop the world from spinning. Darwin would be cheering from his grave. And scientists might go crazy trying to figure out just how the hell that actually happened.

Steve would finally own up to it.

"I'm sorry! I was bored. I fed them bourbon."

But, no matter the species, whenever you get a cute baby cross-breed, you sort of have to enjoy it while you can. Generally speaking, hybrid animals don't reproduce.

They tend to be infertile.

(It's a science thing. I don't quite get it. Mr. Ware tried to teach me in high school, but I was far more interested in depriving others of their education.)

That said, being infertile might not be such a bad thing if, say, you're a rather confident liger and you do well at the clubs.

Child support ain't cheap. Liger on!

Anyway, that's the story of a cute little zonkey who is currently enjoying his 15 minutes of worldwide Internet fame.

Telegraph, we like your stripes.

"What?"

WE LIKE YOUR STRIPES!

Follow @JarrettBellini on Twitter.

See more content with questionable news value at CNN Comedy.

Response: A baby zonkey was recently born at a zoo in Crimea. The mother was a zebra, and the father was a donkey. The newborn is named Telegraph in honor of a local newspaper.


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 Text:(CNN) -- It was a Cinderella story taken straight from the script of a Disney classic.

On Friday, Charlie Beljan thought he was dying at the Magnolia Golf Course in Florida, with his professional golf career also about to take a potentially fatal blow .

But two days later the American rookie was celebrating his first victory on the U.S.-based circuit, retaining his Tour card for 2013 after a win at the appropriately named Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Classic.

Beljan was taken to hospital after Friday's second round suffering from an elevated heart rate and numbness in his left arm after finishing the day's round as leader of the tournament.

Ignoring advice from doctors to rest, Beljan played on over the weekend and carded a three-under-par round of 69 on Sunday, which secured him a two-shot victory over compatriot Matt Every.

As Beljan celebrated with his seven-week old son on the 18th green a band played "Zippity-Do-Dah" -- from the 1946 Disney "Song of the South" -- and a wonderful day for the Arizona native was complete.

"Every day I drove underneath that Disney sign coming in here that said, 'Where dreams come true,' and that's just what happened this week," the 28-year-old told the PGA Tour's official website. "And I'm so grateful and so honored."

The win means Beljan will not have to navigate the PGA Tour's offseason qualifying school.

"It was incredible," Beljan said after picking up the eighth win of his pro career. "I was happy that I was a PGA Tour champion. I was happy that my wife and my baby were here. It still isn't real."

The good news kept coming for Beljan, who also pocketed a winner's check for $846,000.

"You never know what's going to happen in this game or in the game of life," he added. "You keep plugging away."

"I believe that everything happens for a reason, and sometimes days like Friday weren't very enjoyable, but the score was wonderful, and I think it taught me that it doesn't matter about your golf swing or your putting stroke."

"I was literally fighting for my life and I just think that you can't ever give up."

Response: Charlie Beljan wins first PGA Tour event after being hospitalized. The U.S. rookie suffered an elevated heart rate and numbness in his arm on Friday. Beljan's two-stroke win guarantees him a PGA Tour card for the 2013 season. Beljan: "I was literally fighting for my life and I just think that you can't ever give up".


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 Text:(CNN)It really isn't fair that just a million people call New Zealand's South Island home.

Why should so few people get to hog such spectacular landscape? (Compared to, say, similarly sized England's population of 52 million.)

The larger of the country's two main islands is more visually stunning than the North Island.

With its smaller population, it's also more lonely and wild.

To get a handle of the island's most sublime landscapes, we asked Auckland-based award-winning photographer Mike Hollman to share his favorite spots to photograph.

Named New Zealand Travel Photographer of the Year in 2013 by the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography, Hollman grew up on the South Island and says the landscape has had a tremendous impact on his work.

"The light is always changing and offering different views," says Hollman.

"My favorite time to shoot is in autumn, especially April (New Zealand's fall is from March to May) when the trees turn golden and the light on the landscape is magical."

1. Milford Sound

With an annual rainfall of 6.8 meters, Milford Sound is one of the wettest places in New Zealand.

All that rain makes for spectacular waterfalls, with hundreds cascading into the fjord on a wet day.

Located within Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound is a 295-kilometer road trip from Queenstown, through vast landscapes of mountains and rainforest.

Numerous scenic flight options are available from Queenstown.

2. Glenorchy-Queenstown Road

The 45-kilometer road between Glenorchy and Queenstown may be the most scenic in New Zealand.

Magnificent views greet every turn as the road winds its way along the edge of Lake Wakatipu.

"The light is constantly changing and there are always opportunities for great photographs," says Hollman.

He recommends the view from Bennets Bluff Lookout, 25 kilometers from Queenstown.

3. Matai Falls, The Catlins

Located on the southeast corner of the South Island, The Catlins is home to beautiful waterfalls such as Matai Falls.

There's a lot to explore in the area.

Landscapes range from rolling farmland to sweeping coasts to temperate rainforests.

It's a 30-minute forest walk to reach Matai Falls, with parking available at the Matai Falls car park on the Southern Scenic Route, 18 kilometers south of Owaka.

4. St. Clair Beach, Dunedin

St. Clair Beach is one of the beautiful sandy beaches that sweep along the eastern suburbs of Dunedin.

Located 15 minutes from central Dunedin, it's a popular surfing spot and home to cafes, bars and an outdoor heated saltwater swimming pool.

"The old wooden poles at the end of the beach have always been one of my favorite places to photograph," says Hollman.

5. Moeraki Boulders

These large, strange-looking spherical concretions eroded from the shoreline are some of nature's oddest sights.

Some of the largest boulders measure more than two meters in diameter.

Maori legend claims the boulders are remains of food washed ashore from the wreck of a large sailing canoe.

"Best viewed at low tide, these beautiful boulders always make for interesting photographs," says Hollman.

The boulders are located on Koekohe Beach on State Highway One, 75 kilometers north of Dunedin or 40 kilometers south of Oamaru.

6. Church of the Good Shepherd, Tekapo

Located in Mackenzie Country in central South Island, Tekapo is renowned for its stunning clear skies and was declared an International Dark Sky Reserve in 2012.

"This is a great location for astro-photography, which attracts tourists from the world over," says Hollman.

"The Church makes for a nice subject, with the Milky Way and a shooting star in the background."

Tekapo is located on State Highway 8, midway between Christchurch and Queenstown.

7. Lupins on Lake Tekapo

Each summer the lupins around Lake Tekapoturn turn startling colors, attracting visitors and photographers in droves.

Found along the shores of Lake Tekapo and surrounding countryside, the flowers are usually at their best during the first two weeks of December.

Lake Tekapo is on State Highway 8 between Christchurch and Queenstown.

8. Aoraki/Mount Cook

New Zealand's highest mountain (3,754 meters) is known as Aoraki by Maori; it received its European name, Mount Cook, in 1851.

Located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, it features a number of walks and activities for all levels of fitness.

"The mountain is spectacular to photograph and is always different each visit," says Hollman.

Accommodations at Aoraki/Mount Cook village range from backpacker-friendly to luxury.

The village is 334 kilometers from Christchurch, and 258 kilometers from Queenstown.

9. Icebergs on Tasman Lake

Located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, Tasman Glacier on Tasman Lake is New Zealand's longest glacier at 27 kilometers.

The towering sights can be viewed from the shoreline or you can book a boat trip with Glacier Explorers from September to May for closer views.

10. Lake Matheson

At the heart of Glacier Country and Westland National Park, Lake Matheson is an achingly pretty sight.

Formed by glaciation 14,000 years ago, it's surrounded by an ancient native forest.

The lake mirrors two of New Zealand's highest peaks -- Mount Cook and Mount Tasman.

11. Franz Josef Glacier

A main attraction on the South Island's west coast, this 12-kilometer-long glacier descends from high peaks through temperate rainforest to just about 300 meters above sea level.

Activities can be booked from the township of Franz Josef, located five kilometers away.

12. Southern Alps

Running 450 kilometers from north to south, the Southern Alps form a natural range along the entire length of New Zealand's South Island.

At 3,724 meters, Aoraki/Mount Cook is the highest point.

"A scenic flight is a fantastic way to see these mountains closeup," says Hollman.

"There are many options and they operate out of all of the local tourist areas. For the best light, try for an early morning or evening flight."

13. Waimakariri River

The Waimakariri River flows from the Southern Alps across the Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean.

One of the loveliest areas of the river is near Arthur's Pass.

"The braided river banks and mountain light make for some great landscape photography," says Hollman.

He recommends views of the river from State Highway 73, between Arthur's Pass and Christchurch.

Mike Hollman is an award winning photographer based in Auckland, New Zealand. A Fellow and Master of Photography with The New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography, he was named New Zealand Travel Photographer of the Year in 2013.

His work has been featured in National Geographic's travel photo competitions, published in books and magazines and can be viewed at http://www.mikehollman.com and www.facebook.com/mikehollman.photograph.

Response: New Zealand's South Island has fewer people and more scenic views than North Island. NZ travel photographer Mike Hollman lists his favorite places to photograph. List includes best road trip, glaciers, icebergs and alien boulders.


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 Text:Washington (CNN) -- A Tennessee woman sued Southwest Airlines and a flight attendant Tuesday for $800,000 for serving tea she says severely burned her.

On December 28, 2011, Angelica Keller was seated in the window seat of the front row on Flight 955 between Nashville and Houston with a stop in New Orleans.

She ordered hot tea, and the suit says the flight attendant brought her a cup of "extremely hot water" sitting in another cup which contained the tea bag and condiment packets.

Air Force One aborts landing, second try successful

In the "plaintiffs efforts to extricate the tea bag from its position of being wedged between the tilted paper 'hot cup' of extremely hot water and the shorter clear plastic soft drink cup, the extremely hot water spilled into her lap at her groin area," the suit said.

Keller's body suffered second degree burns and her skin blistered, peeled and she was permanently scarred, the lawyers said.

"Our Customers' comfort is our top priority at all times, and we safely serve about 100 million drinks onboard every year," Southwest spokesman Chris Mainz said in a statement. "The referenced event is unfortunate, and we are currently reviewing it. We can't provide additional details due to the pending lawsuit that was filed."

Southwest does not have tray tables in the front rows of its aircraft, and Keller's suit said that contributed to the accident.

It also said the airline served the drink in an unreasonable manner and used "hot water at a temperature too hot for use in an aircraft."

Mainz was unable to provide the standard temperature of the water on Southwest flights, but said it has never been an issue in the past.

The suit, filed Tuesday, seeks $300,000 for property damages, medical bills, injuries and pain and suffering as well as $500,000 in punitive damages.

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Response: Woman suffered second-degree burns, is permanently scarred, lawyers say. Southwest does not have trays in front rows, which contributed to the accident, suit says. "We safely serve about 100 million drinks onboard every year," Southwest says.