Fire ravages Yanomami reserve in remote Amazon
A three month old fire spreads across savanna into Yanomami tribal lands in Roraima Brazil as drought reduces rivers and hampers access. Gov. Campos says blaze reached 12 miles inside the Yanomami reservation with 9,000 local and 11,000 Venezuelan Yanomami affected.
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Army sergeant spared prison term in court martial
Sgt. Maj. Gene McKinney was spared a prison sentence after pleading to retire with honor and was reduced one rank for obstruction of justice. The Army sought six months and a demotion to private. The same jury that acquitted him of pressuring six women convicted on one count. A libel suit by McKinney against accuser Sgt. Maj. Brenda Hester seeks $1.5 million. McKinney will retire as master sergeant, lowering his pay, and he vowed to continue serving.
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Vatican document angers Jews and defends Pius XII
The Vatican apologized for the cowardice of some Christians during the Holocaust but praised wartime Pope Pius XII, drawing sharp Jewish criticism. Meir Lau said the church’s silence cost millions, while leaders like Abraham Foxman urged deeper accountability. The document titled We Remember invites healing yet leaves many unsatisfied.
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Economists urge immediate Fed rate hikes to curb inflation
A group of prominent monetarists warned the Federal Reserve has become complacent about inflation and should start raising rates now. They cited rapid money-supply growth over six months and urged action to slow currency and deposit growth, though policy is unlikely to shift before the March 31 FOMC meeting.
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Reeve aims for acting comeback beyond nurse role
Dana Reeve spoke of wanting to restart her acting career beyond supporting her husband Christopher. She stars in Good Will, a Jane Smiley based play about a young couple moving to Amish country, while remembering their life together after his 1995 accident. Reeve emphasized the need to remain a couple and not be defined solely as his nurse.
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Prince Charles Camilla spotlight after joint Sandringham reception
Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles renew public tie with a Sandringham reception six months after Diana’s death. The couple, together for 25 years, aim to win broader acceptance amid lingering public scrutiny.
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