2 firefighters killed in vehicle accident as LA County blaze threatens thousands of homesLOS ANGELES — Two Los Angeles County firefighters were killed Sunday when their vehicle rolled down a mountain side amid the intense flames of a wildfire that threatened 12,000 homes. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger urged those in the fire’s path to get out as the blazes rained ash on cars as far away as downtown Los Angeles, spreading in all directions in dry conditions. 2 Firefighters killed fighting Los Angeles County blaze that threatens thousands of homesLOS ANGELES — Firefighters tried to hold back a massive wildfire from consuming thousands of homes and a communications center in Los Angeles County on Monday as they mourned two firefighters killed when their vehicle rolled down a mountain side. 2 firefighters killed while battling LA wildfire
On continent’s boggy Arctic fringe, scientists search for signs of future climate calamityMACKENZIE RIVER DELTA, Northwest Territories — Only a squawk from a sandhill crane broke the Arctic silence — and a low gurgle of bubbles, a watery whisper of trouble repeated in countless spots around the polar world. 3 homes destroyed, thousands evacuated for wildfire in Northern LA
Kenny Wallace thanks fans, but it’s business as usual for the No. 28 Border Patrol carMONTREAL — The back bumper of Kenny Wallace’s No. 28 had “Merci Fans!” emblazoned across it on Saturday and thousands of names in tiny black letters were all over the bright red Border Patrol Chevy. Homes evacuated in 2 California communities as wildfire north of Los Angeles growsLOS ANGELES — Authorities say a wildfire sending massive plumes of smoke into the sky north of Los Angeles has knocked out power to more than 160 homes and prompted evacuations in a number of mountain communities. Police seek woman’s remains in possible serial killer case along Canada’s ‘Highway of Tears’VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canadian police were searching a northern British Columbia property for the remains of one of 18 women who have vanished over decades along what has become known as the “Highway of Tears.” Despite flaws in health care, Canadians bristle at American criticisms of their systemTORONTO — From screaming babies to frail seniors, Canadian-born or recent immigrants, the patients flow continuously through the waiting room of Dr. Kamini Kambli’s clinic. Most have made their appointments that day. None will receive a bill. Canada health care _ a brief historyUntil about 50 years ago, the Canadian and U.S. health care systems were fairly similar — part public and part private, for-profit and nonprofit, with large numbers of people uninsured and shouldering their own medical bills. Canadian big banks continue to avoid crisis and top expectationsTORONTO — Canada’s major banks continue to show they largely avoided the financial meltdown experienced by banks south of the border and overseas. Sharks deal defensemen Ehrhoff and Lukowich to Vancouver for 2 prospectsThe San Jose Sharks traded veteran defensemen Christian Ehrhoff and Brad Lukowich to the Vancouver Canucks on Friday for two prospects in a move to create space under the salary cap. Swine flu: Pigs to people? People to pigs? Virus issues plague summer’s state and county fairsLYNDONVILLE, Vt. — No sow and piglets in the children’s barnyard at this year’s Caledonia County Fair. No baby pig chases, either. Canada’s prime minister names new envoy to WashingtonTORONTO — Canada’s prime minister has named a provincial premier from a leftist opposition party as the country’s new ambassador to the United States. IOC makes unprecedented offer to cover budget deficit for Vancouver Games in economic downturnLONDON — The International Olympic Committee has made an unprecedented offer to help cover any budget deficit of the 2010 Vancouver Games because of the economic downturn. Residents in 500 homes urged to leave as fire creeps down toward Los Angeles suburbLA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. — Residents of about 500 homes have been urged to evacuate in La Canada Flintridge, where a fast-moving wildfire has crested a ridge and is burning downhill towards neighborhoods. Former hockey coach Jacques Demers, illiterate most of his life, appointed to Canada’s SenateMONTREAL — Jacques Demers, the Stanley Cup-winning coach who has spoken frankly about his lifelong battle with illiteracy, was appointed Thursday to the Canadian Senate. TD Bank Financial profit declines 8.5 percent in fiscal 3rd quarter, weighed down by chargesTORONTO — Toronto-Dominion Bank, North America’s sixth largest bank by branches, reported a decline in third quarter profit on Thursday but easily beat expectations. Car found at condo of murder suspect Jerkins’ half sister looks like mystery woman’s carVANCOUVER, British Columbia — A silver PT Cruiser matching the description of the vehicle seen dropping off reality TV actor and murder suspect Ryan Jenkins at a motel is parked at his half-sister’s condominium in Vancouver. J&J consolidating management, starting by eliminating new comprehensive care business unitTRENTON, N.J. — Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is consolidating management and scrapping one of its new business groups as a first step, with news of more changes expected over the next several weeks. Eldorado Gold agrees to pay $1.8B in shares for rest of Sino Gold which has big China presenceVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canada’s Eldorado Gold Corp. said Wednesday it has agreed to swap about $1.8 billion in stock for all remaining shares of Australia’s Sino Gold Mining Ltd., one of the largest gold mining groups in China. Canada’s Eldorado Gold to acquire rest of Sino Gold Mining for $1.8B in stockVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canada’s Eldorado Gold Corp. says it has agreed to buy all remaining shares of Australia’s Sino Gold Mining Ltd. Cowboys coach, scouting assistant sue companies that built failed practice facilityDALLAS — Two Dallas Cowboys employees seriously injured in the collapse of the team’s indoor practice facility filed lawsuits Tuesday against the company that designed the structure and others linked to its construction and repair. Canada to go to Supreme Court to appeal on Guantanamo detaineeTORONTO — The government plans to appeal a court ruling that directs it to ask the U.S. to return the last Western detainee at Guantanamo Bay to Canada. 3.8-magnitude earthquake reported in Northern Canada
Burger King readies fourth quarter results; figures to be released TuesdayCHICAGO — Burger King Corp. reports results for its fiscal fourth quarter on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Prince Edward Island charms visitors like its famous fictional resident, Anne of Green GablesCAVENDISH, Prince Edward Island — As the surf laps at your feet and sand dunes stretch for as far as the eye can see under a sky filled with billowing clouds, it becomes clear that your search for the enchanting island the irrepressible Anne Shirley falls in love with is complete. Bill downgraded to tropical storm after being blamed for at least 2 deaths on East CoastPORTLAND, Maine — The remnants of Hurricane Bill moved out into the Atlantic, forecasters said Monday, a day after the storm’s powerful winds churned up waves that were blamed in the deaths of at least two people on the East Coast. Hurricane Bill moves north, weakens after being blamed for at least 2 East Coast deathsPORTLAND, Maine — Hurricane Bill was hundreds of miles from shore and weakening as East Coast wave watchers and surfers came out to meet the storm, but it still was blamed in two deaths. Hurricane Bill blamed for death of girl in Maine swept to sea by large wave, Florida swimmerPORTLAND, Maine — A large wave fueled by Hurricane Bill swept a group of surf-watchers into the sea at a Maine park Sunday, including a 7-year-old girl who died after the Coast Guard pulled her from the churning waters. |
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LOS ANGELES — Officials say two firefighters have been killed when their vehicle rolled off a mountainside as they battled a massive wildfire in northern Los Angeles County.
WHITEHORSE, Yukon Territory — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.8 has been reported in Canada’s northern Yukon Territory. The U.S. Geological Survey says the temblor struck at 12:41 a.m. (0741 GMT, 3:41 a.m. EDT) Tuesday. Its depth was 12.5 miles (20.1 kilometer) and its epicenter was about 190 miles (310 kilometers) from Eagle, Alaska.
