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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A series of El Nino-generated storms is gathering steam over the Pacific and officials in Northern California have issued flash flood watches for several rural areas hard hit by last year's wildfires as the first one moves in. At least two more storms are expected to follow on Wednesday and Thursday, possibly bringing as much as 3 inches of rain. As much as 15 inches could fall in the next 16 days with about 2 feet of snow expected in the highest points of the Sierra Nevada.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is taking the "do it yourself" route today as he announces measures he hopes will curb gun violence, including one that redefines the term gun dealer. The administration hopes that will expand the number of gun sales subject to background checks. At gun shows, websites and flea markets, sellers are often able to skirt the requirement. Officials say new federal guidance will clarify that it applies to anyone "in the business" of selling firearms.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Even though they often disagree with the president, leading business groups are lining up behind him to support a major trade deal with Pacific Rim nations. The Business Roundtable, made up of chief executive officers from large U.S. companies, will endorse the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement today. It's a deal linking 12 Pacific Rim nations that make up 40 percent of the world economy.
GAUHATI, India (AP) — Indian state government officials are assessing earthquake damage in the remote northeast and promising financial help to rebuild the damaged homes of nearly 2,000 people made homeless. Residents say they have moved temporarily to the homes of their relatives and friends to await aid. At least eight people died in the quake.
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO says Russia's new security doctrine accusing the alliance of violating international law and moving its military infrastructure closer to Russia's borders is "totally unfounded." A spokesman says NATO rejects claims that the alliance poses any security threat. The new Russian document was signed last Thursday by President Vladimir Putin.
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