Forest Ranger Charged Over Colorado Fire Start
US Forest Service ranger Terry Barton of Pike National Forest faces federal charges for starting a blaze that scorched about 103000 acres and destroyed 22 homes by burning a letter from her estranged husband. If convicted, Barton could face up to 10 years in prison and fines up to 250000.
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Rocky Mountain Region
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Prisoner fiance alarms a Texas advice column reader
A Dear Abby reader weighs marriage to a fiancé recently released from prison. Threats to self and past behavior raise fear, with guidance to break the engagement now to avoid harm and seek therapy as needed. Also, a second letter from Katy in California describes coming out to family and choosing to live with her partner Beth without forcing relatives to approve.
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Texas
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Katy
California
Democrats back plan to remove Saddam Hussein
Democrats push for stronger CIA action against Saddam Hussein amid a presidential order widening CIA powers. Biden Daschle and Gephardt endorse using U S forces or CIA to capture or kill Saddam if self defense applies, citing WMD programs and UN violations.
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South Dakota
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Missouri
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Home Depot halts government business policy sparked by federal rules
The Home Depot told its 1,400 stores not to do business with the U.S. government or its representatives. A survey found most managers were instructed not to accept government credit cards or purchase orders. The policy, described as old, was reportedly seen only recently by managers, with the company signaling it could change in the future.
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Home Depot Inc
U.S
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Post Dispatch
Tom Gray
France conservatives win landslide in parliament election
Exit polls show mainstream right parties capture over 350 of 577 seats in the National Assembly. The left including Socialists and Greens win no more than 192 seats, while the far right National Front loses all seats as Chirac gains sweeping power amid Europewide shifts.
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