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The Winter Was Wet, but California Could Get Thirsty Again By HENRY FOUNTAIN After a relatively wet winter that eased fears of shortages, drier conditions may return to the state, both for the short and long term. 6 Dead in Texas Floods, and More Rain Is Coming By CHRISTINE HAUSER The authorities in southeastern and central Texas are bracing for more severe weather this week. Zoo's Killing of Gorilla Holding a Boy Prompts Outrage By MIKE McPHATE While the Cincinnati Zoo's director forcefully rejected the second-guessing, online petitions blamed the child's mother. For more U.S. news, go to NYTimes.com/US »