Firefighters gain ground on Lake Tahoe wildfire
Firefighters slowed a raging forest fire on Lake Tahoe's south shore now 40 percent contained after winds eased. About 1,000 residents evacuated and 500 more homes threatened as investigators isolate the origin near Seneca Pond. Authorities warn strong winds could rekindle the blaze and California declares a state of emergency to cover firefighting costs.
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Immigration bill revival faces key Senate vote this week
Washington lawmakers push to revive a pathway to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants. President Bush and aides urge momentum while conservatives warn of amnesty and threaten procedural blocks. A Clay Pigeon plan and upcoming amendments threaten to shape the final tally as senators race to a vote by week’s end.
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Sudoku Concept Difficulty Rises Through Week
A 9x9 number puzzle introduces Sudoku with rules: fill digits 1 through 9 so each row column and 3x3 box has no repeats. The Concept describes increasing difficulty from Monday to Saturday as the week progresses.
Number of uninsured adults rises in 2006 report
The CDC reports 43.6 million Americans without health insurance in 2006, up 2 million from 2005, driven largely by non elderly adults. The overall uninsured count fluctuates around 41 to 44 million, with 36.5 million uninsured adults 18 to 64. Children drop from 10 million to 7 million since 1991 due to SCHIP.
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A Necessary Risk in a Bridge Contest
A bridge article analyzes two four hearts contracts where both West players lead clubs. It contrasts declarers’ different choices after a 4-0 trump split and explains a calculated risk to try a diamond trick, outlining alternatives and the outcome at one table versus another. The piece closes with a note on a future step-by-step approach.
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