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Deadly California Mudslides

Wayne Moore - Jan 11, 2005 / 7:53 am | Story: 6378

Rescue crews resumed digging Tuesday in their search for as many as 22 people who may be trappedin Southern California mudslides that have already claimed three lives. The search was called off for a few hours overnight as more rain threatened to bring down more of the mountain, but more than 160 rescue workers resumed their work as soon as it was safe.Full story
Hundreds of government officials and aid expertsfrom around the world began meeting in Geneva Tuesday to discuss how to fulfill their promises of help for millions of tsunami survivors.Full story
Indonesian authoritieswarned aid workers Tuesday that many parts of tsunami-battered Aceh province were not safe for foreigners, and the military claimed rebels were trying to rob aid convoys.Full story
The tsunami that killed thousands around the Indian Ocean was caught by a series of radar satellites, allowing National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrationscientists to develop measurements of the wave in mid-ocean.Full story
President George W. Bushhas named U.S. federal appeals court judge Michael Chertoffas his latest nominee for secretary of homeland security. Chertoff has "an unwavering determination to protect the American people," Bush said as he appeared with his nominee at the White House Tuesday morning.Full story

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