Lauren Bell

International:
Summary:
Hurricane Lorenzo has made landfall along the east-central coast of Mexico with winds near 80 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. "Preparations to protect life and property should have already been completed," forecasters said. The storm was expected to rapidly weaken as it moved inland, forecasters said. As of 2 a.m. ET, the center of Lorenzo was about 40 miles south-southeast of Tuxpan, Mexico, and maximum sustained winds were near 80 mph with stronger gusts. The storm was moving west at near 8 mph and was expected to continue on that course.
Opinion:
It seems to be a very heavy and threatening storm threat. There is much talk of life threatening events that could occur if worst comes to worst. There are so many storm warnings that it is hard to keep track of what is really happening. I pray that the people of Mexico are safe and secure and find comfort in the Lord and not be so frantic.

National:
Summary:
A girl was found "safe and well" after authorities released images of her from a videotape that also showed a man performing explicit sex acts on a younger girl. Police want to know the identity of this little girl, who appears to be 4 or 5. The girl who was found, who detectives earlier said they think was 10 to 12 years old, was not sexually abused and "never suffered as a victim at the hands of the perpetrator as the first girl has.” The part of the video showing the older girl was shot in Nye County, a rural county near Las Vegas. Details were not disclosed, and no additional information about the identity of the girl or the circumstances of how she came to be on the video was made public. But Boruchowitz said investigators feared the younger girl was in danger. Sheriff's detectives were also seeking a man whose image was seen on the video.
Opinion:
It is a true blessing to hear that the girl in the tape was not harmed in any way as they say. It is truly a praise from Gods love and mercy. This poor little girl has suffered enough, especially through all the exposure and attention that only makes it harder. The video that was made is still of huge worth and is evidence and until we catch the man, many are in danger still.
International:
Summary:
Twelve Palestinians have died in attacks in Gaza over the past two days, officials said Thursday. Palestinians inspect the rubble of a destroyed building in Beit Hanoun on Thursday. Last week, the Israeli government declared Gaza "hostile territory," and there has been a series of attacks since then. In recent months, Palestinian militants have fired hundreds of unguided and crudely made Qassam rockets into Israel. A member of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades was killed and three were wounded Thursday when a rocket hit a house in the northern Gaza town of Beit Hanoun, Hamas officials and members of Al-Aqsa. The Palestinian sources said the Al-Aqsa militants had fired two or three rockets into Israel when they were spotted by members of the Israel Defense Forces, who returned fire.
Opinion:
I hate hearing about things like this. Innocent lives are taken over and over again. It is such a hard thing to comprehend and to try to understand why something like this would happen. Sure it’s not that many men, but all that matters is they are human and things like this shouldn’t happen. I pray for the families of the twelve reported. These rockets need to cease fire and need to be kept away. They are causing a great deal of harm and sadness.

National:
Summary:
Six Catholic nuns have been excommunicated for heresy after refusing to give up membership in a Canadian sect whose founder claims to be possessed by the Virgin Mary, the Diocese of Little Rock announced. The Rev. J. Gaston Hebert, Little Rock diocese administrator, called it "a painfully historic moment." The Rev. J. Gaston Hebert said he notified the nuns of the decision Tuesday night after they refused to recant the teachings of the Community of the Lady of All Nations, also known as the Army of Mary. The Vatican has declared all members of the Army of Mary excommunicated. Hebert said the excommunication was the first in the diocese's 165-year history. "It is a painfully historic moment for this church," Hebert said.
Opinion:
It is sad to live in a world where sad things like this happen. It is a very ironic situation considering they are nuns. Heresy is an awful thing and should not be taken lightly. It is very unfortunate that this action had to be taken, but it was necessary and was right. It was what was best and what had to be done. It is terribly unfortunate for that streak of 165 years to be ended like this.