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California's Thomas Fire 45 percent contained

California's Thomas Fire 45 percent contained

The fire was again jolted by high winds, prompting a slew of voluntary evacuation orders in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.

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Sudden power outage creates 'nightmare' at Atlanta airport

Sudden power outage creates 'nightmare' at Atlanta airport

A sudden power outage brought the world's busiest airport to a standstill Sunday, grounding more than 1,000 flights in Atlanta just days before the start of the Christmas travel rush.
by Associated Press

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Man dies of suspected CO poisoning in NE Minnesota cabin

Authorities arrived and found the body of 46-year-old Stanley Skare of Saginaw. Skare's dog also was found dead inside the cabin.
by Associated Press

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Dangerous winds persist as wildfires roar in California

Dangerous winds persist as wildfires roar in California

The fifth-largest blaze in state history was threatening thousands of homes as it churned through coastal mountains amid persistently dangerous weather conditions.
by The Associated Press

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