US & World News, Wednesday 6/15

06/15/11 The devastating wildfire that has charred nearly 470-thousand acres in eastern Arizona is now 20-percent contained.   Firefighters say full containment of the Wallow Fire could still be weeks away.

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Wallow Fire Is Largest Blaze in AZ's History

06/14/11 The Wallow fire, having burned through 469,000 acres, is the largest wildfire in Arizona history, forestry officials said. Firefighters said Tuesday they have about 18 percent of the huge blaze contained, KTAR-AM, Phoenix, reported. Fire officials said crews were making progress on fire lines and performing mop-up operations and hazardous tree removal in Greer, Alpine, Nutrioso and South Fork ...

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Sen. Jon Kyl testifies on AZ wildfires

06/14/11 Kyl, who has a cabin in Greer, spoke to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee about the need for active forest management.

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More E. AZ evacuees to return home

06/14/11 Officials said Tuesday night crews have reached 20 percent containment of the Wallow Fire, which has grown to 469,407 acres, making it the largest wildfire in Arizona's history.

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Former Naperville resident tells of wildfire destruction in Arizona

06/14/11 The following is a report on the Wallow Fire in Arizona from former Naperville resident Maureen Theobald, the daughter of Marion Ziegler, who lives at Villa St. Benedict in Lisle:Dear Friends and Family,Many of you have called or emailed to see if the raging Wallow Fire in Arizona is near me. Yes, it is very close to me, so thank you very much for your interest and for your concern. In addition ...

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Wallow Fire: Property owners facing insurance issues

06/11/11 While consuming hundreds of thousands of acres of forest lands and meadows, the Wallow Fire has destroyed more than 50 structures in its path, with more than 5,000 still in danger.

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VIDEO: Inside fire lines at 'Wallow'

06/10/11 New video from inside the fire lines shows a close-up look at the massive Wallow Fire in eastern Arizona.

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Light winds help Wallow Fire crews

06/10/11 ABC15 got a behind-the-scenes look at burn-out operations to protect two towns threatened by the Wallow Fire.

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Arizona fires: Goodyear Fire Department deploys workers to help contain Wallow Fire

06/10/11 Goodyear Fire Department has four people working on the management team fighting the Wallow Fire and four firefighters helping protect homes and other buildings.

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Wallow Fire: Firefighter efforts paying off as many homes saved

06/10/11 The Wallow Fire has damaged or destroyed at least 53 structures, according to federal officials, but with more than 4,000 homes, businesses and buildings in the path of the relentless 386,000-acre blaze, the fire's impact could have been far more severe.

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E. Ariz. blaze devours 60,000 acres in 2 days

06/04/11 The Wallow Fire doubled in size by Friday to 120,600 acres, as more than 2,000 residents and visitors fled the communities of Alpine, Blue and Nutrioso.

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Central effort: Vaqueros play like No. 1 team to earn shot in title game

06/04/11 Central Arizona College entered the Alpine Bank Junior College World Series as the No. 1 team in the nation. The Vaqueros want to finish that way.

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Ariz. Fire Burns Cabins, Forces Evacuations

06/04/11 Eastern Arizona fire burns summer cabins, forces evacuations as smoke drifts to Albuquerque

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PASSINGS: Lionel Rose, Gunter Sachs, Thomas G. Nelson

05/08/11 Lionel Rose, Aborigine boxer, dies at 62; Gunter Sachs, German photographer, dies at 78; Thomas G. Nelson, retired U.S. 9th Circuit judge, dies at 74 Lionel Rose

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EMI Health Selects Arizona Foundation for Medical Care as Provider Network in Arizona

04/04/11 SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EMI Health, a health insurance provider, selects Arizona Foundation for Medical Care as its provider network in Arizona for its self-funded medical plans.

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Local Roundup: Page stomps Tuba City in baseball

04/01/11 Garth Bennett earned his first career win on the mound and Page nearly batted around twice Thursday to beat Tuba City 13-2 in five innings.

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Arizona Fishing Report - March 31

03/31/11 First I want to thank the pros from Bass Pro and Cabelas, along with the great anglers from the Bass Federation Nation, for providing the public so many valuable fishing tips while doing talks on the fish demonstration tank during the Game and Fish Outdoor Expo. Everyone learned a lot of great fishing tips, including me.

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MLB Game Summary - Texas at Arizona

03/28/11 Firefighters say a woman waiting in the drive-thru lane noticed the car in ... Senate Democrats want to ask voters to pass a constitutional amendment in 2012 ...

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Wiess sets edge for Purgatory alpine racers

03/26/11 Purgatory Ski Team racers competed at Aspen and Powderhorn last weekend, testing Junior Olympic and regional fields.In Aspen, Purgatory J3 ages 13-14 skier Liam Wiess competed against 80 racers from 15 states at the Rocky MountainCentral Junior Olympics.Wiess, a four-time qualifier for the Junior Olympic team, placed 19th in downhill.

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The World's Greatest Driving Experience -- Racing Cars and Supercars

03/22/11 Ultimate Driving Tours (UDT) specialize in unique worldwide driving experiences.

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