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45 mph winds fan wildfire

Evacuations were ordered as crews battled a fast-moving wildfire near Boulder, Colorado. About 3,000 residents are in the evacuation areas, officials say.

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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.

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Woods makes U.S. Ryder Cup team

Tiger Woods has been included in the United States Ryder Cup team by captain Corey Pavin.

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‘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.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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