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• Southeast U.S. braces for Hanna, then Ike
Rain and wind from Hanna could start as early as Friday night in the South, where some residents shuttered houses and stocked up on food and sandbags, coastal parks closed and schools canceled events and changed sports schedules.
• Canada’s top attractions
Canada’s national parks draw approximately 13 million visitors annually. The system’s crown jewel, Banff National Park , in the Canadian Rockies (in the province of Alberta) attracted about 3.3 million adventure-seekers and nature lovers last year
• $500,000 reward as cops hunt L.A. serial killer
The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved the reward first proposed by City Councilman Bernard Parks, who as police chief in 2001 ordered the department to look into a backlog of unsolved cases.
• Immigration issues resurface on state ballots
The Oregon initiative did have a benefactor, a wealthy medical equipment manufacturer named Loren Parks. She lives in Nevada and has poured millions of dollars into putting conservative-leaning measures onto the Oregon ballot.
• Bargain Britain? If you know where to look
Parks When you need a break from all the sightseeing, try venturing north of the central city to Hampstead Heath. The 791-acre park has ponds, trails and ample space for a picnic on Parliament Hill, which offers great views of London's skyline.