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Fire Spreads Closer To Big Sur

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:00:01 EDT

A ferocious wildfire burning through the Los Padres National Forest, one of hundreds engulfing California, crept closer to the tourist town of Big Sur, while a volunteer firefighter collapsed and died while battling a blaze in Mendocino County.

N. Korea: No More Nuclear Moves Before Oil

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:56:59 EDT

North Korea says it will not take further steps to dismantle its nuclear program until the U.S. and its other negotiating partners award fuel oil and political benefits promised under an aid-for-disarmament deal.

Former Sen. Jesse Helms Dies At 86

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:30:20 EDT

Jesse Helms, the five-term Republican Senator from North Carolina, has died. He was 86.

Judge Rejects Bush's Stance On Wiretaps

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:00:04 EDT

A federal judge said that President Bush does not have the constitutional authority to overstep the law establishing the government's ability to conduct warrantless wiretaps on American citizens.

Pentagon Extends Afghanistan Tours

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:30:02 EDT

The Defense Department has extended the combat tour of 2,200 Marines in Afghanistan after saying they wouldn't.

Fit To Serve? Most Young Adults Aren't

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:00:04 EDT

It"s prime military recruiting time - but why are the vast majority of young Americans ineligible? David Martin explains how cultural factors hurt enrollment - and could be making our military weaker.

YouTube Ordered To Reveal Users' Data

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:00:02 EDT

Dismissing privacy concerns, a federal judge overseeing a $1 billion copyright-infringement lawsuit against YouTube has ordered the popular online video-sharing service to disclose who watches which video clips and when.

G-8 Leaders In For A Stormy Summit

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:24:39 EDT

Between surging oil prices, food inflation and a credit crunch that's depressed global growth, leaders from the Group of Eight economic powers face the gravest combination of economic woes in at least a decade when they gather next week.

Obama Denies Shift On Iraq Policy

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:30:02 EDT

Democrat Barack Obama said he's always been open to refining his Iraq policy, but blamed Republican John McCain's campaign for suggesting "we were changing our policy when we haven't."

Bush: Ruling May Free Terrorists In U.S.

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:30:02 EDT

The White House said last month's Supreme Court decisions on Gitmo detainees may release terrorists on U.S. streets.

Reports: Ferry Sinks, Kills 38 In Myanmar

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:14:02 EDT

A ferry has sunk in a river in Myanmar's cyclone-battered Irrawaddy delta, killing nearly 40 people, according to state-media.

Anatomy Of A Hostage Rescue

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:00:04 EDT

It was an elaborate ruse that played out in a remote jungle clearing deep inside Colombia. The end result: 15 hostages, freed. Bob Orr explains exactly what went on in the daring resque mission.

Senator Suggests National Speed Limit

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:30:03 EDT

Virginia Republican John Warner said Congress might want to consider the move to save gasoline and possibly ease fuel prices. Congress set a national speed limit of 55 mph in 1974, only to repeal it in 1995.

AA Workers Brace For Thousands Of Job Cuts

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:02 EDT

More than 6,000 jobs are likely on the chopping block as the nation's biggest airline tries to survive record high fuel costs.

Gadgets To Enhance Your Time Outdoors

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:30:01 EDT

From new heart-rate monitors to a UV sensor and an underwater camera, CNET TV's Natalie Del Conte showed several, on The Early Show.