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US: Grand Fire Threatens 650 Homes in Chino Hills, California

A brush fire dubbed the Grand Fire broke out near Chino Hills, San Bernardino County, California, on Wednesday evening, May 13, burning approximately 30 acres and prompting temporary evacuation orders for around 650 homes. Some 250 firefighters, helicopters, and ground crews brought the blaze under control by 10:30 p.m., and all evacuation orders were lifted. One firefighter was hospitalized with minor injuries. No structural damage was reported. The cause remains under investigation.

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Taiwanese first lady Chou Mei-ching

TAIPEI, Taiwan - File photo shows Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (C) and his wife Chou Mei-ching (R) raising their glasses in a toast with Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom Caballeros at a banquet in Taipei on Oct. 10, 2008.

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Taiwanese first lady Chou Mei-ching

TAIPEI, Taiwan - File photo shows Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (C) and his wife Chou Mei-ching (R) raising their glasses in a toast with Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom Caballeros at a banquet in Taipei on Oct. 10, 2008. (Kyodo)