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Firefighters gain some control over Texas blaze

A fire-ravaged Texas county illustrates what happens when populations explode in areas exposed to natural hazards. By Amy Gardner, With wildfires raging across his state, Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) assumed a familiar role this week: crisis commander in chief. His abrupt decision this week to cut short his presidential campaign schedule in South Carolina [...]