Wisconsin forest fire destroys 15 homes in Adams County
A grass fire that exploded into a pine-forest blaze burned 15 homes and damaged outbuildings in Adams County. The 4000 acre fire cut power to 200 homes and businesses, with no major injuries. Gov. Doyle surveyed damage as families fled a 100 square mile area and tents, schools, and shelters hosted evacuees.
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Rumsfeld lowers estimate for base closures scope
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says the Pentagon would close or realign far fewer bases than feared, with surplus space cut in half from earlier 20 to 25 percent estimates. He will submit closure plans by May 16 to the Base Realignment and Closure Commission for final report by September 8.
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Historians oppose Gettysburg casino near battlefield
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania a group of 10 investors proposed a Gettysburg Gaming Resort and Spa with a casino a mile and a half from the National Military Park. Historians and preservationists condemn the plan as desecration while lead investor David LeVan says the casino would respect the area's history.
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Atlanta police reopen probe into four child slayings
Atlanta police Chief Louis Graham reopens investigations into four boy slayings from 1981 saying the suspected killer Wayne Williams may be innocent. Williams is serving a life sentence for two murders. authorities historically linked him to 22 others but did not charge.
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