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1.Helicopters dropped water overnight in a wildfire raging in Southern California in the foothills above Santa Barbara. 1,200 homes have been evacuated¹, no structures have been lost so far, but flames are within a half mile of some neighborhoods.

2.Health officials say a swine flu vaccine² could come soon. Testifying before Congress, the officials say they have moved quickly to identify the genetic³ characteristics of the virus and are in a good position to produce a vaccine if one is needed.

3.It's likely Afghanistan's president will bring up civilian⁴ casualties when he meets with President Barack Obama Wednesday. Afghani officials say US-ordered air strikes this week killed dozens of civilians⁵. Pakistan’s president will also take part in talks at the White House.

4.This baby donkey named JB was just hours old when investigators⁶ say his mother was shot and killed. He has a new family now. His foster mom nurses him with the bottle. She also lets him sleep right next to her on a pallet in the hallway of her home.