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A third of California's fire evacuees still waiting to go home

A third of California's fire evacuees still waiting to go home

Some 34,000 of the 100,000 people forced to flee the blazes are still under evacuation orders. Authorities they were getting close to containing the largest of the fires in northern California.

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In Somalia, hope fades in desperate search for missing

In Somalia, hope fades in desperate search for missing

With nearly 400 people wounded, with some burned beyond recognition, international aid arrived to help overwhelmed hospitals.
by Associated Press

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In 2002, Rick Kahn turned Wellstone memorial into political rally

In 2002, Rick Kahn turned Wellstone memorial into political rally

This month marks the 15th anniversary of the plane crash that killed Senator Paul Wellstone. His close friend Rick Kahn repeated a specific plea during his memorial.
by Jim Bickal

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Lighter winds aid firefighters working to contain California blazes

Lighter winds aid firefighters working to contain California blazes

Officials say they are increasingly optimistic that the fires are gradually being extinguished, with two of the largest about 70 percent contained.

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Family says death of teen in NDSU dorm was of natural causes

The family of 17-year-old Devin Delaney told WCCO-TV that the medical examiner's report says he died in his sleep due to problems associated with an inflammation of the heart. It's most commonly the result of a viral infection.
by The Associated Press

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Firefighters gain ground on California wildfires

Firefighters gain ground on California wildfires

Authorities say they have two of the largest fires about 60 percent contained. Meanwhile, some people who were evacuated are being allowed to return to what remains of their homes.

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Second body recovered following plane crash in Mississippi River

The Anoka County sheriff's department said divers found an adult male's body in the wreckage. They believe it's a Princeton man whose wife was identified the day before.
by MPR News Staff

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