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Five hurt, driver trapped when bus plows into Massachusetts home

At least five people, including three children, were injured Monday when a transit bus plowed into a house in Auburn, Mass., knocking it several feet off its foundation, authorities said.The driver, who was trapped in the dark blue Worcester Regional Transit Authority bus for 75 minutes after it rammed into the home about 5:05 p.m. ET, was in serious condition, Auburn Fire Capt. Eric Otterson said...    
The battle to fight 'very intense' Colorado fire

    
Opening statements begin in Zimmerman trial

    
‘Thank you Jesus’: Daredevil crosses 1500-foot-high gorge

    
How Venus Williams fought for pay equality in tennis

    
Gripping start to Zimmerman trial

    
Three fires combine into giant Colorado blaze

    
A permanent case of the Mondays?

    
Red panda’s short-lived zoo escape

    
Supreme Court ruling encourages supporters — and opponents — of affirmative action

The Supreme Court's decision to apply a tough legal standard on college affirmative action policies on Monday was hailed as a win by opposing sides, though supporters acknowledged it meant they'd have to go farther to keep such guidelines in place.By a 7-1 vote, the court sent a case about the University of Texas admissions policy back to a federal appeals court for review, and directed the appeal...