Firefighters make stand against wind-driven wildfire in Calif; fire in Ariz. burns 1,000 acresOctober 4th, 2009 Firefighters try to protect Calif mountain townWRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — Firefighters waged an aggressive ground and air assault Sunday against a wind-fanned wildfire that erupted in the San Gabriel Mountains and threatened a popular resort community.
California blaze scorches 3,500 acres near remote cabins; wildfire in Ariz. burns 1,000 acresOctober 4th, 2009 Fires char wildland in Calif., Ariz.WRIGHTWOOD, Calif. — A wind-fanned wildfire that charred some 5½ square-miles of the San Gabriel Mountains continued to rage Sunday as firefighters worked to prevent flames from advancing toward a mountain resort community.
House leaves it to Mass. governor to declare 'emergency' for immediate replacement for KennedySeptember 23rd, 2009 House OKs Kennedy replacement, but not immediatelyBOSTON — If Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick wants the power to quickly name a temporary replacement for the late Sen.
Residents evacuated by grass fire in Medford, Ore., begin returning homeSeptember 21st, 2009 Residents evacuated by Ore. fire begin going homeMEDFORD, Ore.
Crews stabilize 1 fire in southwestern Oregon, while another prompts evacuation of 300 homesSeptember 21st, 2009 2nd fire in southwestern Ore. threatens 300 homesMEDFORD, Ore.
Governor declares state of emergency for wildfire-threatened San Bernardino CountySeptember 1st, 2009 Fire emergency declared in San Bernardino CountyYUCAIPA, Calif. — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a state of emergency in San Bernardino County, where two wildfires are threatening nearly 3,000 homes.
Former Pa. Sen. Vince Fumo, convicted on fraud charges, starts 4½-year federal prison termAugust 31st, 2009 Former Pa. powerbroker Fumo reports to prisonPHILADELPHIA — A former Pennsylvania state senator convicted on fraud charges has reported to federal prison in Kentucky. Vincent Fumo faces 4½ years in prison for defrauding the Senate and two nonprofits of several million dollars.
Onassis half-brother James Auchincloss facing child porn investigation in OregonJune 5th, 2009 Onassis half-brother facing child porn probePORTLAND, Ore. — Police in Oregon say they've found graphic child pornography at the home of the half-brother to the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
California firefighters wary of mountain wind gusts; homes in one area still threatenedMay 14th, 2009 Calif. firefighters wary of mountain wind gustsSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Firefighters are keeping an anxious eye on wind gusts that could re-ignite embers from a Southern California wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes last week.
Red flag fire warning issued for Santa Barbara fire area with wind gusts forecast to 60 mphMay 13th, 2009 Gusty wind forecast again in SoCal fire areaSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — A new round of fierce wind is forecast for California's Santa Barbara area as crews work to encircle the last smoldering remnants of a wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes.
Southwest plane has emergency evacuation as tire catches fire during Houston landingMay 13th, 2009 Tire fire forces plane's emergency evacuationHOUSTON — Passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight were forced to slide down emergency chutes after a tire caught fire as the plane landed in Houston. Southwest Airlines spokesman Paul Flaningan says no one was injured.
Lighter wind helps crews fight fire above Santa Barbara, Calif.; 1,200 homes ordered evacuatedMay 6th, 2009 1,200 homes evacuated as Calif. wildfire slowsSANTA BARBARA, Calif.
Strong wind forecast at Southern California wildfire threatening 2,000 homesMay 6th, 2009 Strong wind forecast at Calif. fire; homes at riskSANTA BARBARA, Calif.
Ashland, Cytec, AK Steel, Clorox, Children's Place among big market movers MondayMay 4th, 2009 Ashland, Cytec, Children's Place big moversNEW YORK — Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Ashland, up $2.98 at $26.03
Investors are betting the chemical maker will rebound strong from the recession. One analyst boosted his rating to a "buy."
Cytec Industries, $3.69 at $23.50
The specialty chemical company was upgraded to a "buy" by an analyst, who praised its diverse product line.
SC officials say wildfire containment still holding, but wind shift expected MondayApril 26th, 2009 SC officials prepare for wind shift at wildfireCONWAY, S.C. — South Carolina forestry officials say a wildfire that's destroyed more than 70 houses is mostly contained, but firefighters are preparing for shifting winds that could drive danger to other areas.
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