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Blaze engulfs dozens of homes in California neighborhood
September 10, 2010At least one person died in a gas-fueled blaze that engulfed dozens of homes and sent fireballs and smoke shooting into the air in a San Bruno, California neighborhood, emergency management officials said.
Florida pastor says he's 'rethinking' canceled Quran burning
September 10, 2010A Florida pastor who called off a Quran burning said late Thursday he would "rethink our position" after a Muslim leader said the minister incorrectly announced that the proposed Islamic center near New York's ground zero would be moved as part of a deal.
Trump's offer for Islamic center site called a 'pathetic' PR attempt
September 10, 2010Donald Trump's offer to buy the lower Manhattan site where a Muslim group plans to build an Islamic community center is just a "pathetic" attempt to get publicity, said the lawyer for one of the land owners.
Woman's persistence pays off in regenerated fingertip
September 10, 2010After running inside from a rainstorm one Friday evening last January, Deepa Kulkarni leaned against the doorway with her right hand to take off her boots. Then, in an effort to make sure the dog didn't get out, someone slammed the door hard, and it landed right on her pinky.
How to succeed in comics: Why Stan is 'The Man'
September 10, 2010"Hello 'true believers,' this is Stan Lee," said the world-renowned comic book creator as he filmed a video segment for CNN.com. His booming voice and magnetic demeanor made jaws drop and eyes widen everywhere in the room.
Medal of Honor to go to Afghan vet killed in 2008
September 10, 2010President Obama will award the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller for "conspicuous gallantry" and "heroic actions" in Afghanistan in January 2008, the White House announced Thursday.
'Don't ask, don't tell' policy ruled unconstitutional
September 10, 2010A federal court in Riverside, California, ruled Thursday that the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy -- which bars gay men and lesbians from serving openly -- is unconstitutional.
2 killed, 1 hurt in plant shooting after suspended employee opens fire
September 10, 2010Two people were killed and another critically injured Thursday night when a woman, who had been suspended just minutes earlier from her job at a Pennsylvania Kraft Foods plant, barged back in and opened fire, police said.
Son seeks redemption, not retribution for suspects in father's slaying
September 10, 2010The son of an 81-year-old man who was fatally beaten Sunday after attending his granddaughter's wedding in Lynchburg, Virginia, said he holds no animosity toward the three teenagers who are being held as suspects.
U.S. circuit court rules against illegal immigration laws
September 10, 2010A pair of illegal immigration ordinances in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, were ruled unconstitutional Thursday by a federal appeals court.
