Wildfires spread in Southern California amid improving conditions at Lake Arrowhead
Clouds brought scattered rain as tropical moisture replaced Santa Ana winds fueling fires across the region. Officials report more than half a million acres burned and at least seven deaths, with four suspected illegal immigrants among the victims. Containment ranges from 97 percent to 25 percent on nine blazes while over 21,000 structures were threatened and 15,000 firefighters on scene. Arrowhead area battles the Slide Fire near Arrowbear as shelters hold about 4,400 people in 28 sites with many displaced.
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Bush pledges federal help for California wildfires
President Bush repeated a pledge to help California amid wildfires in seven counties. He said the federal government would help put out fires, aid recovery, and rebuild lives, citing firefighters, aircraft, and swift emergency declarations. He praised state officials despite criticism over delays in aerial support.
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UAW backs Chrysler contract amid dissent in ranks
In Detroit, United Auto Workers narrowly approved a four year pact with Chrysler LLC despite opposition from some workers. About 56 percent of production and 51 percent of skilled trades voted yes, with higher support among clerical staff and engineers. The contract covers roughly 15 000 active workers plus retirees and spouses and runs through September 14 2011.
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Army seeks overturn of 63-year-old Fort Lawton court martial
The Army Board of Corrections says Black soldiers court-martialed after the 1944 Fort Lawton riot were denied access to attorneys and records, urging overturning convictions. Four petitioners remain alive, with potential impact on two dozen more. Samuel Snow hailed the ruling. lawmakers McDermott and Hunter led the review.
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State to take over New Orleans district attorney's office
Mayor Ray Nagin says the state could assume control of the Orleans Parish district attorney's office as early as Monday amid a multimillion-dollar civil judgment. A federal judge ordered seizure of office assets to satisfy a $3.65 million judgment from a 2005 case in which white workers sued over being replaced by Black employees. City Attorney Penya Moses-Fields notes the city has not been required to fund judgments against state officials. Kris Wartelle of Attorney General Charles Foti's office said she did not know if the office is defined as state or city. Nagin said Foti is ready to step in to manage the office.
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