Climate change linked to bigger wildfires in Pacific Northwest
The piece notes that warming trends could shorten forest burn cycles in western Oregon and Washington, leading to more and larger fires. It cites the Eagle Creek blaze and UW researchers predicting hotter summers, less rain, and a potential rise in yearly acres burned toward century end, with a Vancouver teen suspected in a related Eagle Creek incident.
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Wash
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Oregon
Eagle Creek
Washington
Cascades
Earth
Pacific Northwest
Puget Sound
Amy Snover
University of Washington
Snover
Climate Impacts Group
Vancouver
Critics say Nunes subpoenas deflect from Russia probe
The article portrays Republican attempts led by Rep Devin Nunes to subpoena the FBI and DOJ as actions to distract from the Russia investigation. Senator Joe Manchin and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse call the move a political charade while experts warn it undermines serious inquiries.
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Washington
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Barack Obama
Donald Trump
FBI
Department of Justice
Devin Nunes
Joe Manchin
West Virginia
Senate Intelligence Committee
Sheldon Whitehouse
Rhode Island
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Trump
California
House Intelligence Committee
Jeff Sessions
Christopher Wray
Jack Langer
MI6
Christopher Steele
Robert Mueller
Congressional
John Sipher
CIA
National Clandestine Service
Iraq holds 1400 foreign wives and children of ISIS near Mosul
Iraqi authorities detain about 1400 foreign wives and children tied to Islamic State south of Mosul after militants driven from the city. Most come from Turkey and former Soviet states with a few French and Germans among them. Soldiers say the families are kept under tight security while authorities determine nationalities and next steps.
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Iraq
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Azerbaijan
Russia
Islamic State
Daesh
Syria
Ahmed al-Taie
Nineveh
Reuters
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Paris
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