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NATION IN BRIEF

Employees stand outside after a fire broke out on the roof of the Monte Carlo hotel and casino in Las Vegas. Guests fled from the building, but no serious injuries were reported. Firefighters quickly gained control of the blaze. (By Jae C. Hong -- Associated Press)

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Circumcision Case Is Sent Back to Trial Court

PORTLAND, Ore. -- The wishes of a 12-year-old boy should be considered in a dispute between his divorced parents about whether he should be circumcised, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled in sending the case back to trial court. The boy's father converted to Judaism in 2004 and wants the boy to be circumcised as part of the faith. The mother appealed to the high court, saying the operation could harm her son physically and psychologically.

Store Accuses Six Family Members of Shoplifting

LODI, Calif. -- A woman, her daughter and four of her grandchildren, ages 17, 14, 8 and 5, tried to steal $900 worth of merchandise from a Target store in this Northern California town, police Officer Misty Smith said. Police said the family was captured by surveillance video cutting open boxes and hiding MP3 players, digital cameras, DVDs, jewelry and sports equipment in purses, bags and a backpack.

-- From News Services

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