Calif. Wildfire Destroys 40 Homes, Threatens Thousands

Thousands of residents north of Sacramento have been told to flee after erratic winds blew embers across wildfire containment lines, the latest setback for already strained fire crews.

(Wed, 09 July 2008 06:51:42 EST)

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Iran Test Fires Missile Capable of Hitting Israel, U.S. Bases

Iran test-fired nine long- and medium-range missiles Wednesday during war games that officials say are in response to U.S. and Israeli threats, state television reported.

(Wed, 09 July 2008 05:54:07 EST)

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U.S. Army General: Iraqi Security Forces Still Need Help

The U.S. Army three-star general who for a year led efforts to train Iraq's army and police units says progress is mixed and U.S. help is needed for the foreseeable future.

(Wed, 09 July 2008 01:25:02 EST)

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Third Man Scales New York Times Building, Hangs Banner

A man scaled a portion of The New York Times' 52-story headquarters on Wednesday morning, becoming the third person to do so in a span of a few weeks, police said.

(Wed, 09 July 2008 06:17:11 EST)

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'Terrorist Attack' at U.S. Consulate in Turkey Leaves 6 Dead

Armed men attacked a police guardpost outside the U.S. consulate in Istanbul on Wednesday. Turkish officials called it "a terrorist attack" and said three attackers and three policemen were killed.

(Wed, 09 July 2008 06:53:10 EST)

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