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California wildfires destroy homes
Wildfires destroyed hundreds of homes from San Diego to Los Angeles over the weekend. Thousands more were threatened and residents spent their Sunday afternoons evacuating their neighborhoods not knowing when they could return to their homes.
One of the fires, "Old fire," destroyed at least 300 homes and burned 20,000 acres after only a few hours Sunday morning. The "Grand Prix fire" blazed for its fifth consecutive day and destroyed 75 homes while leaving thousands without power.
Firefighters had trouble keeping the fires under control due to high winds that kept the fires unpredictable. Officials have said they believe both fires were deliberately started.
An undetermined number of people have died or been injured by the fires. Two elderly men died from fire-induced stress as one watched his home burn and the other had a heart attack while evacuating his house.
California Gov. Gray Davis has asked President Bush to make a disaster declaration for the region and to use federal loan money to help victims.
Former butler reveals Diana's secrets
Former butler Paul Burrell has described himself as "the keeper of secrets" regarding his new book, which reveals private information regarding the life of the late Princess Diana. One excerpt said Burrell knew of Diana having several high profile "gentleman friends" but that she never wanted a divorce from her husband Charles.
Princes William and Harry pleaded with Burrell to stop him from publishing his book which they considered a betrayal, but Burrell has not stopped sharing his knowledge. He said he believes the boys have had their minds poisoned by royal courtiers.
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