Flooding Feared as Rivers Rise Across Mid-Atlantic
Anxious officials from Maryland to Maine monitor swollen waterways on Saturday as rivers crest and flood-prone areas, including northern New Jersey, face major flooding. Evacuations continue with hundreds displaced and shelters filled while forecasts indicate a drying trend in some regions amid ongoing river ice concerns and spring ice breaking on the Kennebec River.
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Obama appoints Carney as new calm White House spokesman
Barack Obama's new press secretary Jay Carney is described as a measured, drama free communicator. He favors a long view over partisan conflict, aligning with Bill Daley and David Plouffe to present big picture goals and a revised briefing style to reporters.
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Fires in Harrah and Texas ease as winds die down
Wildfires across Oklahoma and Texas largely subsided with cooler temperatures and lower winds. In Oklahoma at least 49 homes were destroyed, mainly in Harrah and Choctaw, while Texas saw several homes lost but fewer active fires. Officials planned damage assessments as firefighters shifted to monitoring hotspots and evaluating impact across the drought-stricken areas.
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Dear Abby Lessons From Kindness To Navy Mom
Dear Abby shares gratitude for U S Navy sailors and families while urging support and safe returns. The column also answers etiquette questions about cell phone use in public restrooms and offers practical advice with humor.
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