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The military has begun to grapple with the mental and emotional strains endured by personnel who may never come face to face with a Taliban insurgent, never dodge a roadside bomb or take fire, but who nevertheless may be responsible for taking human lives or putting their colleagues in mortal danger.
NPR: AP IMPACT: Combat Stress Felt Far From Front Lines
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Insurers (along with state and local governments) are demanding that homeowners take more fire precautions, and they are sending inspectors to monitor progress.
ECONOMIST: George Bush is not the only one clearing brush
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In this week's test, examiners set ablaze five boxes containing about 250 oxygen canisters swathed in bubble wrapper to determine how long it would take the fire to spread.
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