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Arson-started Florida wildfires fueled by growth
PALM BAY, Fla. - Wildfires that have gutted at least 40 homes along the state's Atlantic coast are believed to have been started by arsonists, but they got help from two classic Florida phenomenon: rampant development and a year-round growing season.
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As of:   08/19/08 07:52 PM Eastern  
Temp:84° F (29° C)
Heat Index:  85° F
Humidity:48%
Barometer:  30.00" hg
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Poll: Iowans favor Obama    [United Press International]

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama leads Republican John McCain in Iowa, a key battleground state, a poll indicates.

Fillmore medalist at men's U.S. Amateur    [United Press International]

PINEHURST, N.C., Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Robbie Fillmore shot a 5-under par 65 Tuesday to earn medalist honors after the stroke-play portion of the men's U.S. Amateur golf tournament.

Swiss Guards to get new commander    [United Press International]

VATICAN CITY, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A Swiss police commander and veteran of the Vatican's famed Swiss Guards was named Tuesday as the new commander of the world's smallest army.

Ohio elections chief sets safeguards    [United Press International]

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner said Tuesday that poll workers may not take voting machines home with them the night before the election.

No Good Options Available to U.S. And Its Allies in Georgia Crisis    [AP]

WASHINGTON -- The United States and its European allies have condemned Russia for its incursion in Georgia, but their options for retaliating against the Kremlin are limited.

Chapman 'sorry' for slaying Lennon    [United Press International]

ALBANY, N.Y., Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Mark David Chapman, the U.S. assassin of legendary rocker John Lennon, says he's ashamed of the slaying and, at age 53, has repented.

Airline asks 'anti-McCain' ad be removed    [United Press International]

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Northwest Airlines has asked Clear Channel Communications to remove a Union of Concerned Scientists' billboard at the Minneapolis airport.

Roseanne Cash: Don't speak for Johnny    [United Press International]

NASHVILLE, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Singer-songwriter Roseanne Cash says she's "appalled" by others invoking the name of her father, music legend Johnny Cash, to "further their own agendas."