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Federal crews plan to contain wildfire in Colorado

Federal fire crews today expect to take control of the 7-square-mile wildfire blaze that may have claimed two lives and destroyed 28 homes in the mountains southwest of Denver.
Colorado wildfire may have started from controlled burn

There had been a controlled burn to prevent wildfires near the area where the 7-square-mile fire started.
How many Romneys are voting for Ron Paul?

The Ron Paul campaign released a list of six Romneys, including several relatives of Mitt Romney, who are backing Ron Paul for president.
Are you smarter than an NFL star? A lottery winner?

High-profile jackpot winners fritter away winnings. An estimated 8 in 10 NFL players are bankrupt, jobless, or divorced two years into retirement. Could you manage a windfall better than they do? Here are six steps.
The 'Occupy' movement and what humanity needs

A Christian Science perspective.
In Pictures: Occupy Wall Street protests
The next growth industry in America? Public-private arts projects

Art and design, while often positioned as luxuries, are actually big, underutilized economic drivers. Just look at the elevated High Line Park in Manhattan, a private-public project that is generating more jobs, revenue, and investment than expected. And don't forget the joy factor.
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Raging wildfires: Climate changes to blame for record season?

Many scientists suggest that climate changes could be causing certain kinds of wildfires for which the West's forests are not well adapted. This year could help researchers better understand and fight the trend.
A bright spot for American workers – in other countries

Are Americans really doing everything in their power to find work if they aren’t willing to leave the friendly fifty? The coming global talent crunch gives well-trained American workers an advantage. Work abroad awaits Americans willing to chase it down.
ExxonMobil oil spill into the Yellowstone River prompts evacuations

Hundreds of barrels of crude oil spilled into Montana's Yellowstone River after an ExxonMobil pipeline beneath the riverbed ruptured, sending a plume 25 miles downstream and forcing temporary evacuations.
Wildfire threatening Los Alamos lab is New Mexico's largest ever

Las Conchas wildfire is now the largest wildfire on record in New Mexico. Los Alamos National Laboratory remains unscathed, as firefighters battle to contain the blaze.
Southwest Airlines sale: More $40 flights ahead?

Southwest Airlines is letting travelers go from, say, Seattle to Boise or Albany to Baltimore for $40. Some experts say the move by Southwest Airlines could spark a fare war in the industry.
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Monster wildfire in Arizona: A glimpse of what climate change could bring

Even as the Wallow fire threatens to alter the Arizona landscape for a long time to come, some scientists say climate change may be fueling a trend toward larger wildfires in the American West.
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Idaho mother, Holly Lahti, claims $190M from Mega Millions

Holly Lahti, a mother of two, has claimed the second half of the $380 million Mega Millions jackpot.
California and 'left coast' bucking the pro-GOP election trend?

In some key Senate and governors' races, the 'left coast' of California, Washington, and Oregon isn't tilting toward GOP as much as the rest of the country. Why not?
Firefighters gain upper hand against Fourmile fire in Colorado

So far, more than 6,400 acres have burned, destroying at least 169 homes in the Fourmile Canyon area five miles west of Boulder. Still, the size of wildfires in the West this year is relatively low.
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Foreclosures ease in cities hit hardest by housing crisis

Foreclosures declined in all top 10 metros, according to a new report.
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Justice Department declares war on doctors

In a landmark Idaho case, the Justice Department forced a group of doctors to accept government price controls.
After Times Square bombing, should New York get more anti-terrorism funding?

Historically vulnerable cities like New York claim they need more anti-terrorism funds. After Faisal Shahzad's attempted Times Square bombing, will the Department of Homeland Security agree?
AIDS, sex, and crime: Why is Darren Chiacchia facing jail time?

Barbaric laws about AIDS mean Darren Chiacchia could spend up to 30 years in jail for exposing his partner to HIV without revealing his condition.
'Tis the season for grace and charity, even in a Grinch economy

From Palm Desert, Calif., to Boise, Idaho, people go to extra lengths to help the needy this holiday season. 'The harder things get, people are more generous,' says one charity organizer.