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Storms Make Surprise Return to California

LOS ANGELES – Rain, hail and lightning made a surprise return to saturated Southern California on Friday, and authorities warned of avalanche danger on a towering mountain. Scattered storms erupted during what was supposed to be a break in waves of foul weather that have made this the third-rainiest season …

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Arabs, Israelis Hold Peace Reunion

OTISFIELD, Maine – Israelis and Arabs attending a camp reunion in the woods of Maine are keeping an eye on the Gaza Strip (search), where a move is being made toward peace in the Middle East. Badawi Qawasmi, a 26-year-old Palestinian, said Monday he hopes Israel’s withdrawal of 8,500 Jewish …

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Library Cancels Racy Comics Subscription

DENVER – The Denver Public Library (search) has canceled its subscription to four Spanish-language adult comic books after complaints that the series contains sexually explicit illustrations. City librarian Rick Ashton ordered the removal of 6,569 of the fotonovelas earlier this month, pending a content review. Some of the books depicted …

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