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Palin's home church torched

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's home church was badly damaged by arson, leading the governor to apologize if the fire was connected to "undeserved negative attention" from her failed campaign as the Republican vice-presidential nominee.

Damage to the Wasilla Bible Church was estimated at $1 million, authorities said on Saturday. No one was injured in the fire, which was set on Friday night while a handful of people, including two children, were inside, according to Fire Chief James Steele.