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Evacuations were ordered as crews battled a fast-moving wildfire near Boulder, Colorado. About 3,000 residents are in the evacuation areas, officials say.
Plea deal for ex-flight attendant?
Steven Slater, probably the nation's most famous former flight attendant, is scheduled to be in a New York courtroom Tuesday.
‘Mummified’ babies found in basement
Detectives are investigating the discovery of two "mummified" babies found wrapped in 1930s newspaper in the basement of a Los Angeles apartment building.
Pastor weighs plans to burn Qurans
A pastor who plans to burn Qurans says his church plans to through with the act, but Terry Jones also says the congregation is "weighing the situation."
Town’s saggy pants ban to become law
The mayor of Dublin, Georgia, is expected to sign an ordinance Tuesday that prohibits the wearing of saggy pants. Violators face fines up to $200.
Opinion: Bad timing could sink Dems
With the real possibility of a Republican takeover of the House of Representatives, many Democrats are starting to argue for budget cuts.
Frum: Why Republicans need a plan
Eight weeks to Election Day, and still no sign of an updated "Contract with America," the famous Republican campaign manifesto of 1994.
Hermine soaks South Texas
Tropical Storm Hermine is heading north after making landfall near Brownsville, Texas. The storm has 45 mph winds and may cause local flooding.
Landslides bury 40 in Guatemala
Officials say about 40 people were buried in two landslides here. Four of them were Carlos Coti's family members.
