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Calif. wildfire jumps aqueduct, approaches homes

7/31/2010 1:31 AM

A huge wildfire in the high desert wilderness north of Los Angeles jumped an aqueduct on Friday, rushing toward hundreds of houses as firefighters also tried to keep flames from damaging power lines that bring electricity to Southern California. Some 2,000...

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Out of pilots, Philippine airline grounds flights

7/30/2010 11:33 PM

Good morning, passengers, and welcome aboard. We're expecting clear skies today, but we're out of pilots. National air carrier Philippine Airlines had to cancel at least five flights Saturday _ one to Hong Kong, the others to domestic destinations _ after...

7/30/2010 11:05 PM

A 12-year-old girl at an amusement park plunged more than 40 feet to the ground on Friday, seriously injuring herself when a safety net under a "free fall" attraction failed to catch her. Police declined to identify the girl or to elaborate on her injuries,...

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Suit blames Mets owners for Madoff-related losses

7/30/2010 10:45 PM

The owners of the New York Mets should be held accountable for letting their workers put more than $16 million in 401(k) assets into accounts controlled by jailed financier Bernard Madoff, a widow said in a lawsuit filed Friday. The lawsuit in U.S. District...

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Berry, Chiefs agree to deal

7/30/2010 10:33 PM

Eric Berry's tweet was true. The Kansas City Chiefs confirmed Friday they signed the star safety from Tennessee, about nine hours after he said on his Twitter account that he'd come to terms. The Chiefs did not release details but ESPN was reporting the 6-...

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Calif makes it harder for utilities to cut service

7/30/2010 10:22 PM

California has made it tougher for utilities to cut service to customers struggling to pay bills. The Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously Thursday to bar utilities from demanding additional deposits from low-income customers. Utility companies are...

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Mass. legislative leaders OK deal on casino bill

7/30/2010 9:39 PM

Massachusetts House and Senate leaders agreed Friday to the state's most sweeping expansion of gambling in four decades _ drawing immediate criticism from Gov. Deval Patrick, who said he can't sign the bill. The bill would authorize three casinos and two slot...

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Pacific military drills coming to a close

7/30/2010 9:34 PM

International military exercises in the Pacific Ocean are concluding after more than a month of training, tactical coordination and communication between the United States and its allies. The Rim of the Pacific, or RIMPAC, manuevers took place in waters...

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