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Pew survey: Doubt of God growing quickly among young Americans

WASHINGTON -- The percentage of Americans 30 and younger who harbor some doubts about God's existence appears to be growing quickly, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey.

'Some success, some failure' in Colorado wildfire fight

Hundreds of residents ordered out of their homes as a massive wildfire advanced on the suburbs of Fort Collins, Colorado, may be allowed to return Wednesday evening, fire officials said.

Santorum sticks by mild praise for Romney

Former presidential candidate Rick Santorum stood by his tepid endorsement of former rival Mitt Romney on Tuesday, saying he supported the presumptive GOP nominee but would still try to hold his "feet to the fire."

Zimmerman's wife arrested for perjury

George Zimmerman's wife was arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly lying at his bond hearing about the couple's finances.

More states rolling the dice on casinos

What happens in Vegas doesn't necessarily stay in Vegas.

Colorado fire: 41,140 acres burned, 1 dead

Firefighters were hoping to get control Tuesday of a fast-moving wildfire in northern Colorado that had scorched more than 41,000 acres, burned more than 100 structures and left one person dead.

Warren Buffett lunch sells for record $3,456,789

An anonymous bidder is paying a record $3,456,789 to have lunch with legendary investor Warren Buffett, according to the charity that benefits from the auction.

Former Egyptian leader Mubarak in coma

Former Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak was in a coma Monday, a spokesman for Egypt's Interior Ministry said.

Romney video goes after Obama's comments on economy

Mitt Romney's campaign released a new Web video Sunday, forging ahead in its attacks over the president's assertion last week that the private sector was "doing fine."

House panel to take up contempt measure against Holder

A House committee announced Monday it will consider a measure next week to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt for failing to provide requested information on the department's handling of the "Fast and Furious" gun-smugg