Burning Man exodus under way as nearly 70 000 depart Nevada
The Burning Man festival ends with a 60-foot wooden man burn and a temple burn. About 70,000 attendees travel home by car, bus, bike or air. Organizers warn of long traffic delays on two-lane routes toward Reno. MOOP checks and Leave No Trace rules aim to restore the desert site.
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Pope Francis calls Europe parishes to shelter migrants
Pope Francis urged Catholic communities across Europe to take in one refugee family, citing Mother Teresa as he appeals for shelter for migrants flooding from Hungary to Austria and Germany. He emphasized concrete aid over encouragement alone and noted Europe’s strong parish network and welcome history.
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West Point superintendent takes blame for brutal pillow fight
Lt Gen Robert Caslen acknowledged responsibility for a violent pillow fight at West Point on August 20 that injured about 30 plebes. The annual rite ended summer training with incidents including broken noses and dislocated shoulders as military police investigate.
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Powell backs Iran nuclear deal on Meet the Press
Secretary of State Powell endorses the six power agreement with Iran. He says the pact is a solid deal, does not constrain U S options, and addresses opposition concerns as Obama cites Powell's support on Twitter. The accord would ease sanctions in exchange for nuclear program curbs. In California a kayaker was bitten by a hammerhead off Malibu. Dylan Marks, 29, was treated after surgery and listed in good condition.
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Entangled blue whale off Southern California sparks weekend search
A massive 80 foot blue whale entangled in fishing lines ten miles off Los Angeles prompted a second day of coordinated search by NOAA and local responders. The whale could suffer infection or starvation if the line remains, with rescuers optimistic despite limited sightings and ongoing efforts by Coast Guard helicopters, lifeguards, whale-watching boats, and private rescues.
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