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Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The search giant now has brought its all-seeing eyes — mounted for the first time on a backpack — down into the Grand Canyon.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Bobby Finch, a man who lost his home in the Colorado wildfire, is having trouble picking up the pieces.

Monday, July 02, 2012  A Waldo Canyon fire victim remains hopeful despite devastation.

Monday, July 02, 2012  'Unreal': Residents tour neighborhoods most devastated by Colo. Springs wildfire

Friday, June 29, 2012  'War room' type planning allocates nation's firefighting assets against multiple blazes

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Thousands displaced by Colorado wildfire wait as battle against flames rages

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Towering Colorado wildfire devours homes, forces partial closure of Air Force Academy

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  Obama administration approves 20-year ban on new mining claims near Grand Canyon

Thursday, July 07, 2011  Update: Park officials say they will not seek the grizzly that mauled and killed man at Yellowstone National Park, first fatal mauling since 1986.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  A powerful storm dumped more rain on already waterlogged Southern California on Wednesday, washing hillsides onto highways, endangering houses in canyons and forcing rescuers to pluck dozens of motorists from flooded streets.

Saturday, November 20, 2010  Officers took positions around the canyon, including sharpshooters on ridges, and were waiting until sunrise to go after the suspect

Tuesday, September 07, 2010  Firefighters planned to ramp up their battle Tuesday against a wildfire that forced about 3,000 people to flee their homes as the wind-whipped blaze filled the surrounding canyon with heavy smoke and spit flames.

Sunday, July 19, 2009  AP source: Interior department to halt new uranium mining claims near Grand Canyon

Friday, February 27, 2009  Grand Canyon celebrates 90th year as national park with opening of visitor center