Dozens killed as Peru tremor devastates towns
At least 71 people died and more than 800 were injured after a 7.9 magnitude quake in southern Peru. Thousands were left homeless as aftershocks hit Arequipa Moquegua and Camana while relief began with tents blankets and food amid widespread outages and damaged homes.
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Denver
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Moquegua
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Andes
Luis Dante Zubia
Honorio Delgado
Montesinos Captured After Long South American Manhunt
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced the arrest of Vladimiro Montesinos, former Peruvian spymaster, by secret police in a Caracas slum after a stakeout. Montesinos, 55, fled Peru amid scandals, pursued across nations with a $5 million Peruvian reward. The capture followed FBI and regional intelligence collaboration.
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Venezuela
Peru
Vladimiro Montesinos
Hugo Chavez
Montesinos
Chavez
Ecuador
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Costa Rica
Caribbean
Alberto Fujimori
Fujimori
Japan
Alejandro Toledo
Antonio Ketin Vidal
U.S
FBI
South America
Sharon seeks U.S. support for cease-fire and possible strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon heads to Washington to press President Bush for action against Palestinian Authority violations as the fragile cease-fire nears two weeks. Bush and Powell urged restraint while warning against abandoning the moral high ground amid Israeli casualties and Palestinian attacks.
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Ariel Sharon
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Israel
Colin Powell
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Richard Murphy
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Egypt
Jordan
Osama Jawabri
Jawabri
Nablus
Islamic Jihad
Jenin
Marwan Barghouti
Yasser Arafat
Fatah Movement
Arafat
Avi Dichter
San Jose sells winner of record $141 million SuperLatto Plus
One winning ticket in California matched the record $141 million SuperLatto Plus jackpot, the largest single state prize in U.S. history. The San Jose ticket holder will redeem for a lump sum near $70 million or 26 annual payments. Liquor store owner Alex Wang stands to gain about $705,000 if confirmed.
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U.S
San Jose
Alex Wang
Lottery
Sid Ramirez
Milwaukee Jazz crowd ends after riot at Shermanfest
An outdoor jazz festival resumed peacefully Sunday after hundreds rioted Saturday night in Milwaukee. About a third of the 6000 patrons roamed streets as police dispersed the crowd at Shermanfest. Nine arrests followed vandalism and rock throwing while officers used tear gas to control the disorder. Organizers ended the festival early Sunday and the crowd quickly dispersed.
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Rico Evans
Nevada wildfire containment predicted near Reno
The 14500 acre blaze west of Reno, Nevada, is about 60 percent under control with full containment expected by week end. Winds to 55 mph challenged crews but spared roughly 500 homes. Since June 17 the fire near Truckee has cost about $10 million, destroyed structures, and closed I-80 and a rail line.
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Reno
Truckee
Calif
Bush aides linked to both fathers in top posts
National Journal analysis of 300 top appointees shows that two of five worked in George H. W. Bush's administration and 43 percent served in his father's government. The report notes 31 percent served under Reagan and 42 percent worked for the Bush campaign. Dick Cheney is highlighted as a notable former aide to Bush Sr.
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National Journal
White House
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