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Mentioned near the dixie fire. take a look at these wind gusts. we could be looking at gusts as high as 40, 50 miles an hour in this part of northern california. so thats the concern heading into tomorrow and possibly into tuesday. in all, 73 active large fires across the western united states, over 12 states. michael, heres something that really caught our attention. we had been at the level five for fire preparedness or at least fire awareness for 68 days. thats a record number of days, of cou...

Researchers determined that last August's Castle Fire destroyed between 7,500 and 10,000 of the massive trees,

September 2011, californias giant sequoia national forest, the only place in the world where these massive trees grow. >> it was one of my main, main goals in america. i wanted to see these huge trees. >> they have no idea that an astonishing scene is about to unfold as they follow the 1.3 mile loop known as the trail of 100 giants. the path takes them directly beneath the towering trees. the oldest of these sequoias have been stretching skyward for 3,000 years but they have root systems sustain...

September, 2011. >> this german couple are on a dream vacation to the only place in the world where these massive sequoia trees grow. >> it was one of my main, main goals in america. i wanted to see these huge trees. >> they have no idea that an astonishing scene is about to unfold as they follow the 1.3-mile route known as the trail of 100 giants. the path takes them directly beneath the towering trees. the oldest of these sequoias have been stretching skyward for 3,000 years but they have root...

September, 2011. >> this german couple are on a dream vacation to the only place in the world where these massive sequoia trees grow. >> it was one of my main, main goals in america. i wanted to see these huge trees. >> they have no idea that an astonishing scene is about to unfold as they follow the 1.3-mile route known as the trail of 100 giants. the path takes them directly beneath the towering trees. the oldest of these sequoias have been stretching skyward for 3,000 years but they have root...

Switches which have caused at least 13 deaths. gm offered to pay at least $1 million to the families of those who died. the automaker said it will give another $300,000 for each surviving spouse independent to be determined by the earning potential. oscar pistorius trial resumed today. a panel of doctors found that he was not mentally incapacitated when he fatally shot his girlfriend, reeva steenkamp. and rob ford is out of rehab and back on the job. he asked for forgiveness and pledged to kee...

Bulletin. >> the company is recalling 8.4 million more vehicles worldwide, mostly for faulty igs in addition switches. gm offered to pay at least $1 million to the families of those who died. the automaker said it will give another $300,000 for each surviving space independent to be determined by the earning potential. oscar pistorius trial resumed today. pistorius was not mentally incapacitated when he fatally shot his girlfriend. and strong toes controversial mayor is out of rehab and back o...

The rare event is caught on camera. >> there was a cracking noise, something like that. >> at this moment the tree is falling. >> these are among the planets largest organisms. soaring as high as 300 feet above the ground and reaching 20 to 30 feet in diameter. september, 2011. >> this german couple are on a dream vacation to the only place in the world where these massive sequoia trees grow. >> it was one of my main, main goals in america. i wanted to see these huge trees. >> they have no idea ...

This german couple are on a dream vacation to the only place in the world where these massive sequoia trees grow. >> it was one of my main, main goals in america. i wanted to see these huge trees. >> they have no idea that an astonishing scene is about to unfold as they follow the 1.3 mile loop known as the trail of 100 giants. the path takes them directly beneath the towering trees. the oldest of these sequoias have been stretching skyward for 3,000 years but they have root systems sustaining t...

Attempts to undermine the health care law. theyre still going at it on the hill. on this day in 1890 koj officially designated yosemite national park. the lush forests of the see area nevada mountains had been there. it brought thousands of miners and settlers to the region, so many that it compromised their ecosystem so they urged to protect that land and a naturalist later took it a step further. he lobbying for national park status to help preserve natural wonders like the iconic half dome ...