Wallow fire becomes largest in Arizona state history
The Wallow fire roars through Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest forcing about 10,000 evacuations across small mountain towns and two larger communities. It scorches 478,452 acres, with most damage in Arizona and 4,911 acres in New Mexico. The blaze surpasses the 2002 Rodeo-Chediski fire in size and cost to fight.
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White House defends Libya mission legality
The White House argues President Obama has authority to run the Libyan campaign without new congressional approval. A 30 page report to Congress outlines a limited U S role in NATO led bombing with no U S ground troops. The response follows a House resolution demanding a compelling rationale and details on scope cost and impact on Iraq and Afghanistan.
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US envoys seek path to restart Israel Palestine talks
Senior U.S. diplomats Dennis Ross and David Hale returned to the Middle East on an unannounced mission to craft a formula that would entice the Palestinians to drop their push for unilateral UN recognition in September. The talks aim to revive negotiations stalled after last year’s collapse amid regional tensions.
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Oldest black holes found in early universe
An international team using the Chandra X-Ray Observatory identified black holes about 13 billion light years away, dating to roughly 1 billion years after the universe formed. The study shows these supermassive holes grow with their galaxies and that at least 30 percent of early galaxies housed such behemoths.
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U S births decline for third year linked to economy
Atlanta based report shows U S births fell about 3 percent in 2010 to just over 4 million, the third consecutive annual drop. CDC data signal possible leveling, with economists tying declines to weak job market and higher unemployment affecting family planning. Immigration slowdown may also contribute, per Emory researcher Dr Roger Rochat.
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