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USA Update Wildfire on California coast: On Day 2, more Santa Ana winds (+video)
Fire officials expect a southern California wildfire to spread Friday, fueled by continuing Santa Ana winds. They are resuming overflights to drop flame retardant, but urge area residents to be prepared to evacuate.
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Obama tax plan: Which cities would it hit hardest?
President Obama's plan to raise tax rates would hit the wealthiest Americans. Yet cities with the highest percentage of rich households are clustered in blue states.
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Santa Ana winds: Pasadena on emergency footing as powerful winds whip Southern California (VIDEO)
Santa Ana winds: Pasadena is reporting hundreds of trees down and one wind-related injury. Hundreds of thousands of Southern California residents are without power from the worst Santa Anna winds in more than a decade.
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In Pictures: Daring dogs
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California superstorm could destroy up to a quarter of homes in the state
Scientists have detailed a California superstorm scenario that could destroy up to a quarter of homes in the state.
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More California rains threaten Rose Parade, but cheer farmers
Another storm moved through California Wednesday after nearly a week of record rain saturated the state. Sierra Nevada snowpack critical to spring agriculture is at double its normal size.
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California storms bring inconvenience, not devastation, so far
First responders are busy but not overwhelmed by rain storms that have lashed California for five days. Preparedness efforts include ways to channel mudslides, should they strike roads or homes.
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LA heat record set on Monday; more hot weather expected Tuesday
LA heat record of over 110 degrees was set on Monday, just after noon in the downtown area. More high temperatures, though not record-setting, are forecast for Tuesday for LA.
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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?
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Illinois considers bill banning red-light cameras
Cities from Heath, Ohio, to College Station, Texas, have banned red-light cameras, as detractors argue that the safety measure actually causes accidents and is merely a revenue-generator. Now, Illinois is considering a bill that would make it the fifth state to do away with the cameras.
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Ultimate Arm: Capturing action from every angle
The technology behind movie magic.
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Mutual funds: A long climb to recovery?
2008 battered investor portfolios. Here's why they can expect better results in 2009.
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Recession, drug war foils Mexican migrants' holiday pilgrimage
Instead of making their way home for Christmas, many migrant workers are staying stateside.
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