The Dixie Fire has burned through more than 463,000 acres and could take weeks to extinguish.
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Firefighters tackle historic California wildfire
The Dixie Fire has burned through more than 463,000 acres and could take weeks to extinguish.
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Firefighters tackle historic California wildfire
The Dixie Fire has burned through more than 463,000 acres and could take weeks to extinguish.

Tobacco giant raises bid for respiratory drugmaker
Philip Morris is seeking to buy Vectura, which makes treatments for diseases such as asthma.

Married police couple sacked over Capitol riot
The officers stood by as Donald Trump's supporters stormed the government building, an inquiry says.

Kool & The Gang founder Dennis Thomas dies aged 70
He was one of the members who started the soul band that had massive hits like Celebration.

Famous Central Park owl killed in crash with truck
Barry the beloved owl was hit by a maintenance vehicle in the park while searching for food.

Google's Larry Page given New Zealand residency
The country's immigration services say he applied under a category for wealthy investors.

US beat France for fourth straight gold
USA beat France to win their fourth basketball gold medal in a row.
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Firefighters tackle historic California wildfire
The Dixie Fire has burned through more than 463,000 acres and could take weeks to extinguish.

Tobacco giant raises bid for respiratory drugmaker
Philip Morris is seeking to buy Vectura, which makes treatments for diseases such as asthma.

Married police couple sacked over Capitol riot
The officers stood by as Donald Trump's supporters stormed the government building, an inquiry says.

Kool & The Gang founder Dennis Thomas dies aged 70
He was one of the members who started the soul band that had massive hits like Celebration.

Famous Central Park owl killed in crash with truck
Barry the beloved owl was hit by a maintenance vehicle in the park while searching for food.

Google's Larry Page given New Zealand residency
The country's immigration services say he applied under a category for wealthy investors.

US beat France for fourth straight gold
USA beat France to win their fourth basketball gold medal in a row.

Tobacco giant raises bid for respiratory drugmaker
Philip Morris is seeking to buy Vectura, which makes treatments for diseases such as asthma.

Married police couple sacked over Capitol riot
The officers stood by as Donald Trump's supporters stormed the government building, an inquiry says.

Kool & The Gang founder Dennis Thomas dies aged 70
He was one of the members who started the soul band that had massive hits like Celebration.
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