LEARN THE SKY - Asteroid 2012 DA14 to sweep close on February 15, 2013, Feb 15, 2013

"A near-Earth asteroid – called 2012 DA14 by astronomers – is passing very close to Earth today (February 15, 2013). Astronomers estimate that, when it’s closest to us, it’ll be within the orbit of the moon (which averages about a quarter million miles away), and closer than some high-orbiting communications satellites. 2012 DA14 will be about 17,200 miles (27,680 kilometers) away. Reuters is reporting than a meteorite has struck in Russia, injuring 500 people. It has not been confirmed whether the meteorite is associated with asteroid 2012 DA14, but astronomers do known that asteroids sometimes are accompanied by moon, or travel in swarms."

TOLEDO BLADE - Vatican says pope resigning on Feb. 28, conclave expected mid-March, Feb 15, 2013

"VATICAN CITY — Declaring that he lacks the strength to do his job, Pope Benedict XVI announced today he will resign Feb. 28 — becoming the first pontiff to step down in 600 years. His decision sets the stage for a mid-March conclave to elect a new leader for a Roman Catholic Church in deep turmoil."

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INDIA Times - SHOCKING:Meteorite Hits Russia, Over 400 Injured, Feb 15, 2013

"A heavy meteor shower rained down on central Russia today, spreading panic as the hurtling space debris smashed windows and injured dozens of stunned locals, officials said, with reports of over 400 people injured.In a scene reminiscent of a Hollywood science fiction movie, a meteorite shot across the sky, sending fireballs crashing to Earth, smashing windows and setting off car alarms.The terror caused by the event led terrified witnesses to talk about 'The end of the world' and other doomsday related chatter."

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