National Guard to patrol New Orleans sparks debate
The order marks the first use of the National Guard for U S law enforcement since Hurricane Katrina era. Police cite concerns tied to drug activity and possible attacks as the guard prepares to operate in New Orleans.
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Rush hour rain floods Houston and parts of Louisiana
Torrential rainfall flooded Houston area roads and homes with up to 10.5 inches. Governor Perry sent National Guard units including fast water rescue teams to the Houston flood zone. In Louisiana emergency crews evacuated over 100 patients from Holly Hill Nursing Home as water rose eight inches in some corridors and residents were moved to a Lake Charles facility.
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Supreme Court Split on Wetlands Rules and Property Rights
The court divided on limits of the Clean Water Act with Kennedy authoring a new land test. Justices split along liberal conservative lines over federal authority to regulate wetlands and whether two Michigan landowners can build a mall and condos. Reed Hopper of the Pacific Legal Foundation commented on the ruling’s scope.
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Rice warns North Korea on missile testing
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned North Korea it would face serious consequences if it launches a missile that could reach the U S West Coast. She said action would be discussed with allies and taken with utmost seriousness as North Korea appeared ready to launch within a month amid urging to abandon the test.
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Meth Lab Seizures Decline Sharply Across U S
The Bush administration reported a more than 30 percent drop in illegal meth lab seizures last year as states and drugstores curb meth ingredient access. The DEA center tallied 12,185 seizures in 2005, down from 17,562 in 2004, with the Western states most affected.
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