Firefighters gain upper hand as West wildfires ease
Firefighters and residents of Ojai celebrate as the largest California wildfire nears containment, with crews thinning from 17 000 to 10 000 on fire lines. Fires across 12 Western states total 3 500, many now contained or controlled, while Canada reports a fatality near Golden.
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Beirut prosecutor orders hijacker probe in TWA flight case
Lebanese prosecutor general Maurice Khawam said a judicial inquiry will identify and arrest the TWA 847 hijackers and prosecute them for murder hijacking and weapon smuggling. He warned a U.S. passenger could face a death sentence while noting forged passports likely fed earlier identity reports.
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Widespread Thunderstorms Across Nation Prompt Flood Alerts
Drenching storms moved from Texas through the Midwest to New England with heavy rain and flash flood warnings. Ohio reports over 3 inches early today while Parkersburg WV sees flooding and Pleasant Valley records 3.5 inches in an hour.
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Ruling party wins strong majority in Mexico Congress
Mexico City AP reports the Institutional Revolutionary Party maintains tight grip by securing a strong Congress majority in midterm elections. Opposition PAN leaders allege widespread fraud in the July 7 vote and in contests for state offices.
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