California man charged in Flagstaff wildfire near downtown
Authorities arrest 54 year old Randall Wayne Nicholson of California and charge him with burning a wildland in a 350 acre blaze near downtown Flagstaff. Evacuations were ordered for homes and the Little America Hotel area as hot sun and winds spread flames. A second wildfire north of the city prompted evacuations in Timberline Estates Wupatki Trails and Fernwood while hot crews helicopter air tankers and line officers battled the fires.
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Markets to scrutinize China exchange rate shift
Beijing signals no dramatic rise in the yuan after ending its peg to the dollar a week before a G 20 summit. The central bank cautions against major fluctuations while seeking economic recovery and curbing speculative moves as pressure from abroad grows.
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China pledges eco-friendly reform and currency shift
The Chinese government vows a balanced economy with more services and domestic demand while moving to a currency basket beyond the dollar. Beijing keeps the yuan pegged near 6.83 to 1 with daily rate setting to shield manufacturers and jobs from abrupt moves.
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Celia Upgraded to Category 1 Hurricane off Mexico
Celia became a hurricane Sunday with maximum sustained winds near 75 mph and higher gusts. The National Hurricane Center reported Celia about 365 miles south of Acapulco, moving west at 7 mph, a path toward open Pacific with no land threat.
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Fremont voters weigh immigration ban amid Hispanic surge
In Fremont Nebraska voters decide whether to ban hiring or renting to illegal immigrants after a two year fight. Supporters say the measure addresses local job pressure while opponents warn of costly court battles and civil rights concerns.
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Chicago subway fire injures nineteen hospitalized
Chicago authorities report a subway fire on the Red Line near downtown sending 19 people to hospitals. The Chicago Fire Department says most had respiratory complaints, with five in serious to critical condition and 11 with minor injuries.
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Israel to allow most goods into Gaza under new list
Jerusalem says it will immediately permit all non military items into Gaza except weapons or items with military use, replacing the old list that restricted to basic humanitarian supplies. The move aims to ease the three year blockade on the Palestinian territory.
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