West Texas flooding triggers widespread evacuations
Rain totals above a foot forced evacuations in Buffa lo Gap Tuscola and Lawn while Central Texas floodwaters closed roads and surrounded homes in 29 counties. The San Antonio Medina Lake dam and other creeks raised concerns as more storms were forecast through midweek.
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Gunman at L A X Hadayet gains residency before attack
The Egyptian immigrant faced deportation in 1996 but earned U S residency in 1997 through his wife’s visa. He killed two and wounded three at Los Angeles International Airport on July Fourth before a security guard fatally shot him. Authorities pursue possible terrorism or personal motives.
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Carter launches Venezuela peace mission amid opposition skepticism
Former President Carter arrived in Caracas to press for constructive talks between Chávez's government and opposition groups. He hopes to rally business labor and media leaders to rejoin reconciliation efforts begun after the April coup. Opponents call the mission a ploy and view OAS mediation as the correct path. A Thursday march on the presidential palace looms amid tensions.
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