Hawaii National Guard to face 20 percent pay cuts
More than 1,100 Hawaii National Guard soldiers and airmen will be furloughed for one day a week for three months as automatic federal budget cuts take effect. The impact may hinder wildfire and disaster response, with potential effects on readiness and family hardship noted by Lt. Col. Chuck Anthony.
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Statue of Liberty Reopens as Nation Honors Fourth
The Statue of Liberty reopened on the Fourth of July eight months after Superstorm Sandy. President Obama urged Americans to live by the Declaration of Independence. Crowds lined up to visit Liberty Island as Boston Philadelphia and Washington planned large events. A Gettysburg reenactment drew 40,000 in Pennsylvania and tributes were set for 19 Yarnell firefighters in Arizona.
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Chestnut wins seventh Nathan’s hot dog contest on record
Joey Chestnut from San Jose downed 69 franks to claim his seventh title at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest on Coney Island. Sonya Thomas defended the women’s title as Chestnut cited prestige over the $10,000 prize.
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Fire in Arizona Near Yarnell Containment Target Set at 85 Percent
Prescott reporting that the Yarnell Hill Fire sparked by lightning on June 28 and fed by strong winds killed 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots. Officials said the blaze was 45 percent contained Thursday and expected to reach 85 percent by Thursday night as embers are cooled. Peeples Valley residents may return with residency proof past checkpoints while Yarnell evacuations stay in place.
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