October 24, 2007

Earlybird Roundup: Bush Warns Cuba; Senate Eyes DREAM Act

Nation. The evacuation from the California wildfires has turned into the largest in the state's history, but forecasters said winds might die down later this afternoon.

Administration. President Bush will give a stern speech today warning Cuba against Raul Castro succeeding his brother Fidel without democratic reform.

Congress. The Senate will vote today on the DREAM Act, legislation that would give children of illegal immigrants a greater chance at getting legal status.

Washington. A new report suggests the White House heavily edited congressional testimony on climate change from the CDC's chief, Dr. Julie Gerberding.

World. Turkey shelled suspected Kurdish rebels across the border in northern Iraq today, despite continuing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.

Iraq. U.S. casualties in Iraq declined for the second month in a row.

See Earlybird (subscription) for more of this morning's headlines.

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