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Colorado wildfire prompts more evacuation notices

The blaze northwest of Fort Collins is still only about 5 percent contained. Nearly 400 firefighters headed back to the fire lines on Thursday.
Flooding, tornado hit San Antonio and other parts of Texas

A tornado touched down southwest of San Antonio Monday night damaging half a dozen homes. Severe flooding is forecast from Texas to Missouri over the next several days.
Renewable energy projects delayed in squabble

Renewable energy projects in California are stalled because of a disagreement between Southern California Edison and federal agencies. Stall is keeping state's national parks and forests from using renewable energy
Snowbound Arizona student survived on two candy bars over 9 days

Arizona State University student Lauren Weinberg was found by the US Forest Service. She survived on melted snow and candy bars after her car got stuck on a remote Arizona road.
Missing ASU student found snowbound in vehicle after 10 days

Sheriff's spokesman Gerry Blair says ASU student Lauren Weinberg was discovered snowbound in her vehicle just before noon Wednesday. Blair says she was cold, wet, and hungry but ecstatic to be found.
On the Economy
Finally, a jobs plan that will work

Representative Jan Schakowsky's job plan is simple, direct, and effective
Politics of fighting wildfires: Did Rick Perry's Texas do enough on its own?

Wildfires have taxed the capabilities of Texas to the limit, forcing Gov. Rick Perry, who has slashed firefighting budgets, to press President Obama for millions in federal aid.
What makes a native American tribe?

Small groups of native Americans are still looking for tribal recognition from the federal government.
Study: Forests absorb much more greenhouse gas than previously known

Worldwide, forests absorb almost 9 billion tons of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide every year, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal Science.
Yellowstone grizzly attack: Why did it happen?

Yellowstone grizzly attack may result from two converging trends: More visitors to Yellowstone National Park and the rebounding grizzly bear population.
Obama visits ravaged Alabama; Texas governor says, 'What about us?'

Obama surveyed tornado damage in Alabama Friday, after declaring the state a disaster area. A disaster request from Texas over raging wildfires remains unanswered. Are requests often denied?
Biggest question for Texans facing wildfires: Flee or fight?

Some Texans ignored evacuation orders to fight wildfires with garden hoses and lawn mowers. Their neighbors hail them as 'heroes' but experts call it 'a really dangerous game.'
Gov. Rick Perry sees Texas wildfires as statewide emergency. FEMA doesn't?

Ten days have elapsed since Gov. Rick Perry (R) asked for a federal disaster declaration, to get more US help to fight Texas wildfires. Why a slow answer could backfire for both Obama and Perry.
Texas wildfires burn 'border to border;' cold front lifts hopes

Texas wildfires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres just in the past week, as flames ring entire lakes, jump firebreaks, and threaten towns and cities, including Dallas-Fort Worth.
Can US handle historic Texas wildfires?

Texas Gov. Rick Perry asked President Obama on Sunday for more resources to help quell the 'unprecedented' Texas wildfires. The US Forest Service says it still has resources to spare.
George Washington’s First War: His Early Military Adventures

The father of our country was once a scrappy boy colonel.
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Your mail on an electric delivery cart: Postal Service goes greener

The US Postal Service and other government agencies are trying to make their transportation fleets more eco-friendly.
Gold prices hit record highs, fuel mom and pop prospectors in US West

Gold prices hit $1,275.20 per ounce Tuesday. A poor economy and record prices have renewed interest in prospecting in Western states where public lands are rich with deposits and small-scale operators are all but free from government regulation.
Activists frustrated at Obama’s environmental record

Environmental activists were delighted to have Barack Obama replace George W. Bush as president. But greens are increasingly unhappy with Obama’s record – especially on climate change.
Ventura fire, along with two others, keeping California firefighters busy

Ventura fire threatened nearby homes, but was 60 percent contained by late Tuesday, fire officials said.
Ark. flood death toll rises to 18. Search resumes with difficulties.

The search for dozens of victims of the Ark. floods continues Sunday. Death toll rises to 18 but search conditions remain difficult.
Difference Maker
One man's volunteer effort to plant trees in San Francisco

As a volunteer, Charlie Starbuck has helped to plant trees by the thousands on the streets of San Francisco, a city long on charm but short on leafy green trees.
Mt. Rainier's retreating glaciers are making a mess

Washington rivers are choking on debris left unstable by Rainier's receding glacier.