64 homes evacuated, residents flee out-of-control prescribed burn near Arizona townWILLIAMS, Ariz. — Authorities say 64 homes have been evacuated under threat of a fire that began as a controlled burn but was whipped out of control by gusty winds. Wind pushes wildfire near Arizona town out of control, authorities order home evacuationsWILLIAMS, Ariz. — Authorities say a fire that began as a controlled burn but was whipped out of control by gusty winds has prompted home evacuations in a small northern Arizona city surrounded by forest. Wildfire near Williams out of control, some homes evacuated air tankers on way from CaliforniaWILLIAMS, Ariz. — Authorities say a fire that began as a controlled burn but was whipped out of control by gusty winds has prompted home evacuations in a small northern Arizona city surrounded by forest. Police arrest girl, 14, and boyfriend in the killing of girl’s mother in northern CaliforniaEL DORADO HILLS, Calif. — A 14-year-old girl and her boyfriend were arrested Wednesday as suspects in the murder of the girl’s mother, who was found stabbed in her northern California home, authorities said. Obama’s financial overhaul could reshape Fed; some worry about ’supercop’ roleWASHINGTON — The Obama administration’s plan to revamp regulation and prevent any more crashes like those that felled AIG and Lehman Brothers includes a bold new idea: Empower the Federal Reserve to oversee the biggest financial players whose failure could threaten other institutions and the economy. Grizzly bear victim and his savior plan Montana meeting on 50th anniversary of maulingHELENA, Mont. — Joseph Williams was a 20-year-old Midwesterner hungry for adventure in 1959 when a hike through Glacier National Park turned into a vicious encounter with a grizzly bear. First lady tells high school graduates any doubts about college are not unusual.WASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama used some high-profile examples — including Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor — to reassure high school graduates any doubts they have about how they will do in college and beyond are not unusual. Ancient refuges could be key to saving biodiversity under threat from climate changeSYDNEY - Australian researchers have said that ancient refuges could be the key to saving the country’s unique biodiversity under threat from climate change. Zvonareva named UNESCO Gender Equality AmbassadorPARIS - Russia’s Vera Zvonareva has been named a ‘Promoter of Gender Equality’ by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Bus driver charged with manslaughter in crash that killed 11 in Northern CaliforniaWILLIAMS, Calif. — A prosecutor in Northern California has filed vehicular manslaughter charges against the driver of a bus that crashed and killed 11 people. Maybe they should stop this one: Cavaliers on a record roll, while Hawks are all banged upATLANTA — If this was a heavyweight fight, the referee might have already stepped in to stop it. Safina storms back; Jankovic loses in RomeROME - Top seed Dinara Safina stamped her authority over Spaniard Maria-Jose Martinez Sanchez, beating her 4-6, 6-3, 6-0, to storm into the semi-finals of the Rome International tennis. Round 12: Hurricanes, Chiefs lead New Zealand charge for Super 14 titleWELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s challenge for the Super 14 rugby title strengthened in the 12th round as the Wellington Hurricanes and Waikato Chiefs assumed the top two places and defending champions Canterbury moved within sight of the playoffs. Friday’s NBA Playoff BoxEvans 2-9 0-0 5, Smith 3-13 1-3 7, S.Jones 3-4 0-0 6, Bibby 6-12 5-6 20, Johnson 6-14 0-1 13, Murray 4-13 3-4 13, Pachulia 2-4 2-4 6, Williams 0-1 0-0 0, West 1-3 0-0 2, Law 0-0 0-0 0, Morris 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-73 11-18 72. Governing body FIA increases voluntary F1 cap for 2010 to $59 million; 26 teams on gridPARIS — Formula One’s governing body raised a voluntary budget cap to $59 million Thursday, banned refueling during races and opened the starting grid to an additional three teams from 2010. NYC police zap troubled ex-NBA star Jayson Williams with stun gun after he’s reported suicidalNEW YORK — Former NBA star Jayson Williams was zapped with a stun gun by police in his swank hotel suite Monday after the reportedly suicidal athlete resisted attempts by officers to take him to a hospital. After the wedding bells, Iowans not sure what gay marriage will mean for same-sex couplesDES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa counties begin processing same-sex marriage applications Monday and the first gay weddings could happen within hours, but details of just what changes and benefits the ceremonies will bring are still being untangled. Thursday’s NBA Playoff BoxesTurkoglu 5-8 1-1 12, Lewis 11-22 7-9 29, Gortat 5-8 1-2 11, Redick 5-9 0-0 15, Alston 8-16 2-2 21, Battie 3-3 1-2 7, Pietrus 5-10 2-4 14, Johnson 2-6 0-0 5. Totals 44-82 14-20 114. Tar Heels’ Lawson, Ellington to announce NBA intentions at news conference ThursdayCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina’s Ty Lawson and Wayne Ellington will announce Thursday afternoon whether they will return for their senior seasons or enter the NBA draft. Dinara Safina is the new tennis queen, without glamourMADRID - Dinara Safina made tennis history for herself and her family when she officially climbed to the world No.1 position in the women’s rankings Monday. Azarenka stuns Serena, lifts third title in 2009MIAMI - Teenaged talent Victoria Azarenka lifted her third title of 2009 as she stunned world number 1 Serena Williams 6-3, 6-1 to win the Miami Masters Tennis. Thorkildsen slams WADA’s new regulation criticsDOHA - Two-time Olympic javelin champion Andreas Thorkildsen has thrown his full weight behind strict anti-doping regulations that have caused a heated privacy debate in professional sports. Safina still playing in her big brother’s shadowINDIAN WELLS - Marat Safin may be set to retire at the end of the season. But until he does, the two-time Grand Slam champion will continue to steal the limelight from fast-rising sister Dinara. Force India’s Sutil improves timing in F1 test sessionBARCELONA - Force India’s Adrian Sutil improved his lap time by one minute, 21.834 seconds around the 4.655 km Circuit de Catalunya on the second day of the four-day Formula 1 test session. Venus gives credit to Spanish upset winnerMELBOURNE - Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro pulled off a stupendous giant-killing act Thursday with a stunning 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 upset of seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams in the second round of the Australian Open. |
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