Firefighters battle central Arizona wildfire near communities
Fire crews cleared brush and laid containment lines as the blaze crept toward Black Canyon City and forests hit by beetles. About 1,600 personnel fought the fire that has burned over 170000 acres, with efforts to block its north east flank and prevent spread toward Camp Verde Pine and Strawberry. No evacuations were planned, though highway closures could occur during the holiday weekend if smoke worsens.
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Jackson on private vacation in Bahrain with royal host
Pop star Michael Jackson arrived in Bahrain on a private visit hosted by the royal family. He seeks privacy and relaxation at a secret location, traveling with Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa who flew in from Europe. Jermaine Jackson is tied to Bahrain’s royal circle.
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Denomination to okay gay marriage
The United Church of Christ contemplates endorsing same sex marriage, with Rev. Rebecca Voelkel stating the resolution could be prophetic. Eight congregations oppose the move even as the liberal 1.3 million member denomination faces a vote at its annual meeting from Friday through Tuesday.
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CDC reports on smoking costs and deaths
The CDC estimates smoking caused about 92 billion dollars in lost productivity in 1997 to 2001 and reduced life expectancy by around 14 years per smoker. They cite 438,000 annual deaths from smoking or secondhand smoke, versus 440,000 in 1995 to 1999, with 75.5 billion dollars in health care costs in 1998.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
BTK killer seeks contact ruling
The BTK serial killer Dennis Rader asked a judge to allow mail from the media and resumed contact with a woman writing a life book. A Friday hearing will review the motion to rescind prior bans on such contacts. Rader, 60, pled guilty to 10 Wichita area killings from 1974 to 1991 and faces sentencing August 17. His media mail has been routed to court lawyers since his arrest.
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