Kans flood watchers breathe easier as water recedes
In Kansas City and surrounding areas floodwaters ease with Kanopolis releases dropping river levels at Saline and Smoky Hill. Evacuations continue in Manhattan and Topeka region while Army Corps water releases from Turtle Lake Milford Lake and a Kansas River levee keep agencies alert. FEMA and other federal agencies arrive to coordinate relief as recovery begins across disaster counties.
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Nine Die in Fiery Seven Vehicle California Crash
A construction zone on a Bakersfield area highway saw a seven vehicle crash turn deadly with nine killed and three injured. Survivors described terror as tractors and trailers interlocked, one rig crushing a pickup. Fire consumed cargo including diapers. Names of victims were not released.
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Clinton tax bill faces tough late hurdles in gas tax talk
Democratic negotiators struggle to reconcile a gasoline tax hike with social program funding while aiming to pass a deficit reduction package. Panetta warned energy taxes are needed for a $500 billion target, with liberal concerns over spending rises and tax credits. Senate and House leaders forecast progress next week amid ongoing bargaining.
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