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Thursday, April 25, 2013  The cause of the fire, which started Wednesday night, remained under investigation, but it was believed to be accidental.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  FBI: No other explosives found near Alabama bunker where man held boy; captor's body removed

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  FBI says Jimmy Lee Dykes rigged his bunker with explosives and waged firefight against SWAT team that rescued boy.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  A six-day standoff between police and a man holding a young boy hostage in an underground bunker ended when police killed the man and rescued the boy.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Negotiators tall through ventilation pipe to Alabama captor in bunker; 3rd full day of standoff

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The neighborhood near Midland City remained under siege with the suspect and child holed up in a bunker-type shelter on the man's property that was equipped with electricity, food and TV.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Developments Wednesday connected to the debate over gun violence and weapons control in the U.S.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Story updated: The gunman, identified by neighbors as Jimmy Lee Dykes, a 65-year-old retired truck driver, was known as "the crazy man" of the neighborhood.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  An enormous storm system that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the Deep South began punching its way toward the Northeast on Wednesday, slowing holiday travel.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Forecasters predict tropical storm Isaac will strengthen into a category one hurricane before making landfall sometime Wednesday along the Mississippi coast. The storm has forced the evacuation of some coastal communities in Florida and forced organizers to delay the start of the republican national convention.

Monday, December 12, 2011  Supreme Court has chance to jump into legal fight over state laws targeting illegal immigrants

Friday, September 30, 2011  Alabama immigration law kicks in, but authorities still need guidance, money to enforce it

Monday, July 11, 2011  The couple and their five children were flying back to Florida from St. Louis when the crash happened.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  In the wake of South's massive tornado strikes FEMA seeks to redeem itself with quick response