Calif. wildfires burn 30-plus homes, threaten 150 (AP)

AP - Two wildfires that erupted and spread quickly near the Mojave Desert have destroyed dozens of homes and forced evacuations in remote areas of California as hundreds of firefighters work to contain the flames.

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Officials say gunmen kill 17 at party in Mexico (AP)

AP - The gunmen did not say a word as they jumped from their cars and stormed the private party. They simply opened fire. When they were done, 17 people lay dead and 18 wounded

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Abortion foes win a round in health overhaul (AP)

AP - Abortion foes have scored a victory and traditional allies of the Obama administration are grumbling about a decision to ban most abortion coverage in insurance pools for those unable to purchase health care on their own.

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Australian finishes round-the-world sail at age 16 (AP)

AP - A 16-year-old Australian who braved boat knockdowns and seven months of solitude on a sail around the world set foot on dry land outside the Sydney Opera House on Saturday and quickly set an earthier goal: getting her driver’s license.

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Medical waste shipments turn up heads, torsos (AP)

AP - The first discovery was gruesome enough: a head and torso tucked inside a red biohazard tub that arrived at a Kansas company.

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New mileage rules: Pay more for cars, less at pump (AP)

AP - Drivers will have to pay more for cars and trucks, but they’ll save at the pump under tough new federal rules aimed at boosting mileage, cutting emissions and hastening the next generation of fuel-stingy hybrids and electric cars.

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It’s now Democrat vs. Democrat on health care (AP)

AP - It’s one of the oldest spectator sports in American politics: Democrat vs. Democrat. Welcome to the health care overhaul edition

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Police: Auschwitz ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ sign stolen (AP)

AP - The infamous iron sign bearing the Nazis’ cynical slogan “Arbeit Macht Frei” that spanned the main entrance to the former Auschwitz death camp was stolen before dawn Friday, Polish police said.

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Suspect told ‘There’s something wrong with you’ (AP)

AP - There was the classroom presentation that justified suicide bombings. Comments to colleagues about a climate of persecution faced by Muslims in the military. Conversations with a mosque leader that became incoherent.

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Rick Ross Discusses Bermuda Banning, "We Gotta Look Into It" [Audio]

Rick Ross has confirmed recent reports that he was banned from Bermuda and explained his confusion about the British territory’s decision to refuse his entrance. [Visit SOHH.com for more information]

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