Austin, Texas, wildfire contained; 18 homes damaged

in drought-stricken Texas.

The fire in southwest Austin destroyed at least eight homes and damaged 10 others. The suspect, whose name has not been released, is charged with reckless endangerment. He is being held on $50,000 bond.

About 200 homes had been evacuated, but many of those residents were being allowed back in late Sunday. Two streets were still closed to traffic and residents, Smith said.

Lindsey Senn fled her house after hearing neighbors banging on doors and shouting warnings. The 22-year-old said she looked out her door, saw smoke everywhere, grabbed her pets and left.

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Some soldiers prefer amputations rather than damaged limbs, now that prosthetics are so good

But the bomb blast in Afghanistan that had taken his right leg on March 22, 2010, had so damaged the left one that bones stubbornly resisted mending. Standing on the left limb was excruciating. Leonard could see other amputees at Walter Reed Army Medical Center up and running on new, high-tech prosthetics.

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More than 150 homes damaged by powerful storm in Wisconsin

A storm leaves damage behind Sunday in Arkdale, Wisconsin. Northeast of Arkdale, a storm struck 157 homes in Kaukauna. STORY HIGHLIGHTSDaylight reveals extensive storm damage across Wisconsin157 homes are damaged or destroyed in city of Kaukauna; no one is hurtLincoln County officials do a door-to-door search after the stormRELATED TOPICSWeatherWisconsin (CNN) -- Shock and sadness etched the faces of residents in northeastern Wisconsin as daylight on Monday revealed the damage left behind by a powerful storm that cut a swath through the state.

An emergency declaration has been made for the city of Kaukauna, where early estimates were that 157 homes had been either damaged or destroyed Sunday night, the city's police chief said.

City officials, including the police, fire, planning and utility departments, went out in four teams for the morning assessment.

"This tornado, what we believe is a tornado, moved through, hit the back of houses, jumped over the front of those, then hit the front of the houses homes and hit the front of the houses on the other side of the street," said Kaukauna Police Chief John Manion.

Despite the damage estimates, which officials believe will grow, no injuries were reported in Kaukauna from the storm.

"People were well warned," Manion said. "That contributes to life."

Kaukauna is about 20 miles southwest of Green Bay.

Authorities in Lincoln County, in northern Wisconsin, did a door-to-door search after the Sunday night storm.

At least 25 homes suffered severe damage, said Mark Handlin of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. The worst damage was north of Merrill, about 170 miles north-northwest of Milwaukee, he said.

Crews are working to clear downed trees and power lines, Handlin said. A shelter has been set up at a motel.

Two residents were airlifted to a larger regional hospital because of the extent of their injuries, said Brian Sladek, director of Lincoln County emergency management. Other minor injuries were reported.

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Commuter jet damaged in collision with birds

Damage to the aircraft's nose was severe after it struck a flock of cranes near Little Rock, Arkansas. STORY HIGHLIGHTSASA flight landed with "significant damage" at Little Rock airport49 passengers and crew members were on aboard during incidentPhotographs show a gaping hole at the nose of the aircraftRELATED TOPICSAir TravelArkansasFederal Aviation Administration (CNN) -- A commuter plane with dozens of passengers aboard struck a flock of large birds, forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday.

Atlantic Southeast Airlines Flight 5087 was coming in for a landing at the Little Rock National Airport in Arkansas when the pilot made an emergency call at 4:38 p.m., according to FAA spokesman Lynn Lunsford.

The plane landed about 30 minutes later with "significant damage to the nose," said airport spokesman T.J. Williams.

Photographs taken of the plane after it landed revealed a gaping hole at the tip of the aircraft, along with several dents.

At least one dead crane was still attached to the plane's nose after it landed.

A total of 49 passengers and crew members were aboard the plane when the incident occurred. Officials say no one was injured.

ASA is a regional partner of Delta Air Lines.

CNN's Dave Alsup contributed to this report

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