Erratic Northern California wildfire torments lake region
A week-old wildfire near Clear Lake threatens nearly 7,000 more structures as firefighters from outside California join the effort. The blaze has burned 101 square miles, forced or encouraged 13,000 evacuations, and remains only 12 percent contained with no containment expected until next week. The fire started July 29 in drought-dried brush near Lower Lake. cause is under investigation.
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Family of Sandra Bland sues over in custody death in Texas
The Bland family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the state trooper and officials after Sandra Bland was found dead in a Waller County jail cell three days after a traffic stop. Her mother Geneva Reed Veal said Bland should not have been jailed and questioned the authorities’ handling.
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Officials investigate New Hampshire circus tent collapse death
In Lancaster a tent collapse during a circus show Monday night killed a man and his 8 year old daughter. Fire Marshal Bill Degnan said weather warnings placed responsibility on the operator to monitor conditions. More than 30 others were hospitalized after the storm struck the 100 people inside the tent at the Lancaster Fairgrounds.
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Bush vows to cut Planned Parenthood funding amid women’s health debate
In Nashville Jeb Bush pledged to halt federal funding for Planned Parenthood if elected, saying the next president should veto Planned Parenthood. He later said he misspoke about the amount and clarified he referred to hard-to-fathom $500 million in funding. Hillary Clinton fired back on Twitter calling his stance wrong. The exchange unfolded at a Southern Baptist Convention event in Bridgestone Arena.
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Today’s Skies Mostly Sunny With 84 High Forecast
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high of 84 and humidity around 65 percent. Light winds prevail. Tonight should be partly cloudy with a low of 63 and light winds. The record high for today is 96 set in 1987.
Oil gas and coal prices tumble in global energy downturn
New York AP reports a wide drop in fossil fuel costs as crude, gasoline, diesel, natural gas and coal all fall sharply. Surging U S and Canadian output, mild demand, and new refineries flood markets, trimming household bills but hurting energy firms and jobs.
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Drone drops drugs into Ohio prison yard sparking inmate fight
In Mansfield, a drone delivered contraband to the Mansfield Correctional Institution yard while inmates were outside on July 29. The package contained heroin, marijuana and tobacco, triggering a fight that left nine inmates in solitary confinement after searches and screenings. no injuries were reported.
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