Political motives behind FBI files spark partisan clash
Republicans allege a darker motive behind the White House access to more than 400 FBI background summaries, claiming political dirt was sought. Democrats call it an election‑year witchhunt as the administration rejects claims of political use and says files were to update pass lists.
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Hikers Rescued as Grand Canyon Fire Burns 1500 Acres
Firefighters battled a 1500 acre forest fire near the Grand Canyon on Sunday after a lightning start on Thursday. Hikers on the North Rim were airlifted to safety as winds up to 40 mph fed flames, closing trails and threatening nearby neighborhoods along U.S. Highway 180 near Flagstaff.
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Arab leaders warn Israel over peace talks ground rules
At a Cairo summit, 21 Arab nations warned that changing the land-for-peace framework could derail the peace process and harm Arab-Israeli economic ties. Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said deviations would prompt a response and possible reconsideration of existing steps. Some hardliners urged ending Arab ties with Israel, but others opposed cutting trade, including Jordan and several Gulf states.
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