Deadly mudslides strike Guatemala near Lake Atitlan
A volcanic mudslide buried two villages near Santiago Atitlan, Solola, killing about 50 people and cutting the area off. Across Guatemala and neighboring countries floods from heavy rains, tied to Hurricane Stan, left at least 250 dead, 31,450 displaced, and widespread destruction including 55 bridges and tens of thousands homeless in Chiapas and Oaxaca.
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Brownback uncertain about Miers
Senator Sam Brownback after meeting nominee Harriet Miers says he needs more information before deciding on her nomination. He may vote against if her judicial philosophy disagrees with his antiabortion stance and conservative principles.
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Consumer confidence dips amid energy prices and storms
Washington reports consumer confidence at 66.8 in October, up from 61.5 in September but near a low not seen since March 2003. Analysts cite high energy costs, Gulf Coast devastation, Iraq violence, rising rates, and low savings as dampening sentiment and holiday spending hopes.
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Public doubts rise over Katrina relief spending
Americans doubt the federal government will wisely spend billions set for hurricane recovery after Katrina. An AP Ipsos poll shows six in ten lack confidence, while Congress faces cost overruns and critiques over noncompetitive contracts and a disputed debit card program.
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