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California wildfire leaves 2 dead and 150 homes in ruins

A massive wildfire burning out of control in the foothills of central California has left at least 150 homes in ruins and damaged another 75, officials said, warning that more residents may be forced to flee the flames.

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Virgin Galactic deal with first commercial spaceflight death

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Gun suspect teen charged as adult in the US

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Pupil told teacher: ‘I don’t want to shoot you’

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Student hurt in US school shooting

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Wildfire 'could burn all summer'

Former Bush family home to become a museum

The dilapidated little bungalow that briefly housed two future US presidents named Bush in California more than a half-century ago will be turned into a museum.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2005

Fire fighters move to protect Big Bear Lake

Firefighters returned today to battle a massive blaze creeping toward the mountain resort town of Big Bear Lake, California, after resting overnight for the first time in days.

Sat, 01 Nov, 2003

Sex attacker was ready to kill abducted teenagers, says sheriff

A CALIFORNIA police chief yesterday said a sex attacker who kidnapped and raped two teenage girls was minutes away from killing his victims when he was shot dead by sheriff's deputies.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2002

Kidnapped girls saved from death

A California police chief said a sex attacker who kidnapped and raped two teenage girls was minutes away from killing his victims when he was shot dead by sheriff’s deputies.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2002