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Wildfire destroys over 130 homes

A wildfire burning in the canyons and steep mountainsides near Boulder became one of the most destructive blazes in Colorado history Wednesday as authorities determined it had destroyed at least...

Wildfire destroys over 130 homes

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Safety concern for Fla. gov. over 9/11 Quran burn

Fla. gov. concerned about safety if minister holds Quran burn on Sept. 11 at his small church

Imam fears moving NYC mosque could inflame tension

Imam behind planned mosque near ground zero says moving it could endanger national security

Crews contain 10 percent of Colorado wildfire

Crews contain 10 percent of Colorado wildfire; at least 135 homes reported lost

Report: officer involved in previous shootings

Report: officer who shot knife-wielding man involved in 2 previous on-duty shootings

Colorado wildfire destroys more than 130 homes

At least 135 homes destroyed in Colorado wildfire; containment estimated at 10 percent

Regret, apology not part of BP's oil spill report

No mention of regret, apology, pollution in internal report by BP over massive Gulf spill

Storm that killed 2 in Texas continues north

Remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine threathen Ark., Okla., Kan., Mo., after killing 2 in Texas

Laura Bush to speak at 9/11 memorial fundraiser

Laura Bush to speak at fundraiser for Flight 93 memorial in Pa., attend Sept. 11 service

Detroit gets rare assist from suburbs for fires

Weary Detroit gets rare assist from suburbs to battle blazes that tore through neighborhoods

AP Exclusive: Backers of NYC mosque appear divided

AP Exclusive: Backers of NY mosque appear divided, investor says he may sell if price is right

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Today In History

In 1776,

the second Continental Congress made the term "United States" official, replacing "United Colonies."

In 1830,

Charles Durant flew a balloon from New York City across the Hudson River to Perth Amboy, N.J.

In 1919,

some 1,100 members of Boston's 1,500-man police force went on strike. (The strike was broken by Massachusetts Gov. Calvin Coolidge, who brought in replacement officers.)