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Arson caused California blaze, officials say

A massive fire that has charred more than 147,000 acres in Southern California and destroyed dozens of homes north of Los Angeles was caused by arson, a U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman said Thursday.

Investigation under way into cause of Station fire

The investigation into the massive Station fire north of Los Angeles is underway with authorities working to determine how the raging fire started, fire officials in California said Wednesday.

Gang triggerman honored with 'Scarface' hat

A baseball cap dangles from a cement cross. The slogan on the hat reads "power, money, respect." On the brim there's the logo of the classic gangster movie "Scarface."

Wildfires rage on for third day

For a third day, firefighters continued to battle a stubborn wildfire that has consumed 538 acres of dry brush in the Southern California mountains.

Wildfires force Californians from homes

A 400-acre wildfire raging through dry brush and shrubs in Southern California was about 30 percent contained by Sunday afternoon, an official said.

Time.com: Making Gold Miners Pay

Gold and other precious-metal mines excavate on federal lands -- and wreak havoc on the environment -- and it doesn't cost them a cent. Now a federal bill aims to change that

Philippines: 1,000 dead or missing

Rescuers are battling to reach thousands of people left stranded in the Philippines, where storms have left 1,000 people dead or missing.

Typhoon hampers Philippines rescue

High winds and heavy rain from the approaching Typhoon Namandol are hampering rescue efforts in the northeastern Philippines where emergency services are struggling with the aftermath of two earlier storms.

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