Near-record high temperatures are expected to roastthe West Coast next week, with gusty winds raising the danger of fire in a regionstill coping with last year’s deadly wildfires.
Author: Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY
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Bolton says latest North Korea missile test violates U.N. resolution
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John Walker Lindh, American who became Taliban fighter, released from prison after 17 years
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