Boston Globe | Ashcroft can be sued over arrests, appeals court rules Los Angeles Times A 9th Circuit panel says the ex-attorney general violated the rights of citizens held as material witnesses without cause after 9/11. Rights advocates praise the ruling in Abdullah Kidd's case. The ex-attorney general was denied general immunity from ... Court » |
Washington Post | Huge Los Angeles Fire Was Arson, Officials Say New York Times California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger lifts a charred dumbbell Thursday while touring homes that were burned by the Station Fire. By ANAHAD O'CONNOR A wildfire in the foothills north of Los Angeles that has claimed the lives of two firefighters, ... Arson caused California blaze, officials say Another wildfire victim: outdoor recess Homicide probed in massive LA-area arson fire |
ABC News | Obama's big gamble on healthcare debate Los Angeles Times The president seeks to retake control of the healthcare debate with his speech to a joint session of Congress next week. But it carries great risk as well. By Peter Nicholas and Janet Hook Reporting from Washington - President Obama's announcement that ... Address to Congress Is Effort To Seize Control of the Debate Obama's planned address to students creates stir in D-FW schools Obama Aides Aim to Simplify and Scale Back Health Bills |
ABC News | Huge wildfire portends bad Calif. fire season Washington Post Firefighters battle major blazes in Southern California, trying to contain wildfires that have destroyed dozens of homes and threatened thousands more in foothill suburbs. By GREG RISLING The Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Firefighters reported ... Fierce California fires tear into tattered budget Weather swings Station Fire battle in favor of firefighters Fire crews across Bay Area assisting with Los Angeles wildfire |
Times Online | California fires threaten thousands of homes San Francisco Chronicle (08-31) 21:28 PDT Auburn, Placer County -- A legion of fires has wiped out 103 homes in California within 48 hours and continues to threaten thousands more, prompting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare a state of emergency in four counties. ... Sprawling wildfire shows little sign of slowing down Multiple wildfires scorch West in dry, hot weather Station Fire tops 105200 acres, still growing |
CBS News | Station fire claims 18 homes and two firefighters Los Angeles Times Crews struggle to contain a 42500-acre blaze that's 'still very much out of control.' The flames have continued to spread despite relatively low winds, and ongoing heat will keep them going. By Jessica Garrison, Alexandra Zavis and Joe Mozingo The ... 2 firefighters killed battling blaze in Los Angeles County Two firefighters die in growing LA wildfire 2 firefighters killed in crash amid socal wildfire |
Washington Post | Sen. Edward M. Kennedy laid to rest near brothers Los Angeles Times After a Boston funeral Mass attended by dignitaries and stars, his extended family says goodbye to its patriarch at Arlington National Cemetery. Nearly 60 members of the Senate and 21 former senators, as well as dozens of members of the House of ... Kennedy Buried Near Brothers After Day of Ceremony, Remembrance 'Soul' of Party Is Memorialized by Nation Thousands Gather in Washington to Salute a Third Kennedy |
