Westmoreland dies at 91 in Charleston retirement home
Retired Gen William Westmoreland who led American forces in Vietnam died Monday night at Bishop Gadsden retirement home in Charleston. He was 91 and died of natural causes. He commanded in World War II Korea and Vietnam and later led the 1982 veterans march to dedicate the Vietnam War Memorial. His career spanned West Point superintendent to Army chief of staff.
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Heat baked Phoenix area as nearby towns scorch to record highs
Arizona endured extreme heat with Phoenix readings topping 113 to 116 degrees and Bullhead City reaching 124 as nightly lows stayed brutal. Residents described streets emptying and heat taking a harsh toll while authorities reported several heat related deaths in the region.
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Acura Integra Tops Most-Stolen Vehicles List
The 1999 Acura Integra was the top stolen model last year, with one in 200 registered Integras stolen, in CCC Information Services Inc. findings. The 2002 BMW M Roadster ranked second and 1998 Acura Integra third, with a top 10 including GMC V2500, Audi S4, Mercury Marauder, and Mercedes-Benz 600.
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Governors warn of rising costs for new driver licenses
Governors fear the REAL ID Act will triple license costs and swell line lengths as states convert licenses into a national ID. Republicans and Democrats clash over privacy and budget burdens while Homeland Security pledges coordination. Ed Rendell calls the plan a huge problem for Pennsylvania.
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Kansas Stands on Driver License Costs as National Rules Loom
Kansas officials say adopting national driver license rules will not raise costs but may extend processing time. The Kansas Division of Vehicles already meets most new standards, uses digital photos and facial recognition, and expects inter-state data sharing to slow down first-time document verification during the 2008 effective date.
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