Desert quake chaos as residents brace for aftershocks
Victims delay cleanup and hunker down after a powerful quake that rattled Yucca Valley and Big Bear, with cracks, craters, toppled chimneys, and windows blown out. A Long Island native described the fear and damage while families camp in a city park. The tremor, California’s largest since 1952, set off loud booms and dust clouds as aftershocks persisted.
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Odds Fall For The Big One In Southern California
Seismologists report dropping odds of a magnitude 7.5 to 8.0 quake this week to under one percent, while predicting many aftershocks. A 6.5 quake near the San Andreas fault triggered a 43 mile rupture with ground shifting up to 18 feet across. Thousands of aftershocks continue as scientists monitor the region near Los Angeles and Big Bear Lake.
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County eyes consolidating veterans services for efficiency
Onondaga County Executive Nicholas Pirro weighs merging county veterans staff with other offices to streamline services amid overlaps with federal and state agencies. A July 8 meeting will address potential cuts and the impact on cemetery plots and outreach.
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Libyan sanctions little hit to economy
International sanctions imposed more than two months ago have had little economic impact in Libya, though the arms embargo has troubled Muammar Gaddafi's military. The April 15 UN measures aimed to punish Libya for not surrendering two Pan Am 103 suspects.
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