Judge: Time
for detainees'
day in court

A federal judge overseeing Guantanamo Bay lawsuits orders the Justice Department to put other cases aside and make it clear throughout the Bush administration that, after nearly seven years of detention, the detainees must have their day in court.

State heats up,
residents urged to cut power use
Excessive heat is expected to grip most of California, prompting state power officials to promote energy conservation.

• Firefighters try to get upper hand before heat arrives