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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:   01/31/09 05:52 PM Eastern  
Temp:30° F (-1° C)
Wind Chill:  2° F
Humidity:37%
Barometer:  30.06" hg
Winds: NW 22 MPH
Gusting To 36 MPH
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NASHVILLE, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Wojtek Wolski scored twice Tuesday, delivering the Colorado Avalanche a 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators.

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CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Tuesday announced 17 finalists for its Class of 2009, including four in their first year of eligibility.

NBA: Oklahoma City 107, New York 99    [United Press International]

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Jeff Green and Kevin Durant each scored 27 points Tuesday to lead, carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-99 win over the New York Knicks.

NHL: Pittsburgh 3, Atlanta 1    [United Press International]

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Petr Sykora scored two goals Tuesday to lead the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.

Sagittarius offers planet clues    [United Press International]

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NHL: Florida 4, Toronto 2    [United Press International]

TORONTO, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Tomas Vokoun made 24 saves Tuesday to backstop the Florida Panthers' 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL: Detroit 3, Columbus 0    [United Press International]

DETROIT, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Ty Conklin turned back 23 shots Tuesday for his fourth shutout of the season in the Detroit Red Wings' 3-0 victory over Columbus.

NBA: Charlotte 114, Boston 106 (OT)    [United Press International]

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Guards Raymond Felton and D.J. Augustin combined for 45 points Tuesday, lifting Charlotte to a 114-106 overtime win over skidding Boston.