Campfire drives evacuations near La Pine Oregon
More than 150 homes in the La Pine area were evacuated after a campfire grew uncontrollable, burning over 75 acres on state and private land before crews contained it. The blaze was traced to a campfire built by four teenagers behind a mobile home.
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Americans split on OJ Simpson guilt in AP poll
An AP poll finds most Americans believe OJ Simpson is guilty with 21 percent sure, 40 percent probable, and 12 percent uncertain about the charges. If the jury deadlocks, 59 percent favor retrial, while 33 percent oppose it. Margin of error 3 points.
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PAN favored in Guanajuato vote as PRI leads in Yucatan
In Guanajuato the opposition Vicente Fox of PAN is favored to win the gubernatorial race, while in Yucatan Victor Cervera Pacheco of the PRI leads in polls. Reports accuse PRI-linked figures of vote buying and ballot box theft prompting reballots and election irregularities. The PAN candidate warned of potential instability if fraud marred the vote.
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Center-right Popular Party sweeps regional local elections in Spain
The Popular Party trounced the ruling Socialists in 10 of 13 regions and 42 of 52 provincial capitals. Aznar said the victory signals conservatives will win next year’s general elections. PP won about 35 percent across 8,000 councils, Socialists 30.9 percent, United Left 11.8 percent. Madrid shifted to PP control while Barcelona remained under Socialist leadership.
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Memorial Day Skiers Revel in Unseasonal Sierra Snow
Mammoth Lakes and Lake Tahoe bloom with record snow as the Memorial Day holiday draws skiers and snowboarders. The Sierra snowpack sits at 20 feet with fresh powder, prolonging the season beyond July fourth. Nancy Boyer of Oceanside and the Anaheim Ski Club members drive five hours for one last slope weekend.
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