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Wind may fan the flames in California

Strong, dry winds may fan new wildfire outbreaks in California's wine country.

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Californian fires leave behind apocalyptic scenes

The wildfires raging since Sunday in the north of the US state are leaving a trail of destruction.

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Scores unaccounted for as California wildfires rage on

Residents have been returning to assess damage to homes in some areas, amid apocalyptic scenes.

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California wildfires: "This is hell"

Firefighters are battling to contain wildfires in Northern California.

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Wildfires sweep through California's wine region

Fire fighters struggle to control wildfires in northern California as thousands are forced to evacuate

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Playboy founder Hugh Hefner dies aged 91

Mr. Playboy Hugh Hefner dies aged 91 with debatable legacy - sexual liberator or exploiter?

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Surfing dogs hit the waves in California

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Is California ready for the "Big One"?

In the wake of Mexico's massive quake, Californians are wondering if they are ready for the "Big One".

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California ravaged by wildfires

50 people have had a lucky escape after being trapped by a wildfire in California.

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People treated for putting sun cream on eyeballs to watch eclipse

Unsurprisingly, sun cream was not recommended as eye protection to watch the solar eclipse.

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Hashtags entered Twitter like a 'Trojan horse', says creator Chris Messina

The idea of hashtags was initially rejected by Twitter's founders as 'too nerdy', says their creator Chris Messina

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Flash flood traps Californian drivers

The sludge engulfed roads, overflowed onto a busy motorway and even halted local train services. Several stranded drivers had to be rescued by helicopter, but no serious injuries were reported.

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Medical cannabis shops pay taxes with bundles of cash in California

The medical marijuana industry in California is booming and when recreational pot becomes legal next year, billions of dollars are expected to flow through legitimate businesses.

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US prison inmates film jailbreak

Footage filmed by escaped inmates shows how they used a bunk bed leg to break out of jail

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Man ‘smuggled venomous snakes in crisp container’

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Firefighters save dog from blazing home

Firefighters in the US have saved the life of a small dog which was trapped in a blazing house.

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Google robot produces a million mosquitoes a week to release into wild

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Watch Mongolia Warrior Games opening ceremony – wrestling, archery and horse-racing.

Mongolia's most important festival of the year is underway

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Small plane crashes on busy California motorway

The two people on board were injured - but miraculously, no one else.

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Meet Martha, the world's ugliest dog

Martha, a 57-kilo Neapolitan Mastiff has been crowned the winner of the 29th annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest in California.