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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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Italian Court OKs London Suspect's Extradition

ROME – An Italian court on Wednesday approved the extradition to Britain of a London bombing suspect, but said he must remain in Italy for another 35 days so Italian authorities can finish their investigations. The three-judge panel granted a request by Italian prosecutors to delay the transfer of Hamdi …

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