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ORLAND, Calif. (AP) — A California couple says a FedEx tractor-trailer was already on fire when it careened across a median, sideswiped their car and slammed into a bus carrying high school students. Initial reports by police indicated the truck swerved to avoid a sedan that was traveling in the same direction about 100 miles north of Sacramento, and then went across the median. There was no mention of the truck being on fire. Ten people were killed in the accident Thursday afternoon.
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas has told conservatives he's optimistic about the country's future. At the same time, he tells a conference in New Hampshire that President Barack Obama's health care law should be repealed. He offered a plan for change that included standing for liberty, growth and opportunity.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A judge has given New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and other defendants more time to file a response to two lawsuits related to lane closures at the George Washington Bridge. Christie was among several defendants scheduled to respond to the lawsuits by Friday. Others include former Christie campaign chairman Bill Stepien, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and its former deputy executive director, Bill Baroni.
WASHINGTON (AP) —The world's top finance officials say the global economy is recovering and they hope well-run economic programs will avoid the risks that threaten that rebound. Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, tells reporters the world has gone through a lengthy economic "disaster" and is now moving through a period of improved growth.
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — The Red Cross has made shelter arrangements in Wyoming for people who had to flee their homes in the resort town of Jackson because of a slow-moving landslide. About 60 people have been evacuated since Wednesday as a precaution. Officials say the unstable hillside along a main artery outside the historic downtown area continues to shift, making it unsafe for residents of mostly apartments to return home.
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