Fire destroys home (The Record Searchlight)CHURN CREEK BOTTOM — Fire that destroyed a two-story home just south of Redding on Thursday also sparked a string of wildfires along Churn Creek that threatened a nearby neighborhood. Gary Singleton, who lived in the house with his wife, said he didn't know how the fire started and both had gotten out OK. He said embers from the fire missed other homes near his on Ceres Court, but spread into ...
Gov. Sarah Palin has put drilling above environment (Los Angeles Times)Like most Alaska politicians, Palin has placed a high priority on exploiting the state's natural resources. But on occasion she has gone against the oil and gas industry. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin may have swept into office as an independent thinker willing to challenge the establishment, but she has fallen in line with other Alaska politicians when it comes to environmental policies, according ...
When Family Caregivers Have to Make Tough Choices (Carteret County News-Times)(ARA) - In many ways, Suzanne Mintz fits the profile of the lion's share of the nation's 50 million-plus family caregivers. She is a woman, employed, and cares for her loved one at home. Her resources are stretched: time, money, emotions and strength.
Girl, 17, Stabbed During Home Invasion (KPRC Local 2 Houston)HOUSTON -- A teenage girl was stabbed during a home invasion in northeast Harris County Friday afternoon, KPRC Local 2 reported. Harris County sheriff's deputies said the 17-year-old was home in the 14000 block of Oleoke when an intruder broke in and stabbed her four times.
