The vision of the smart home has been around for decades. Yet consumers remain deeply skeptical about the technology. (bits.blogs.nytimes.com)

Fire tore through a small-town homeless shelter early Monday, partially collapsing the building and killing five men, fire officials said. (www.msnbc.msn.com)

A fire fueled by donated clothes ripped through a homeless shelter in northeastern Texas early Monday, killing five residents as some tried dousing the blaze with pans of water. (www.boston.com)

Fire has struck a homeless shelter in the town of Paris, Texas, and the fire chief says more than one person was killed. (rssfeeds.usatoday.com)

Fire has struck a homeless shelter in the town of Paris, Texas, and the fire chief says more than one person was killed. (www.newsvine.com)

By Sandra Sobieraj Westfall Barack Obama Photo by: Morry Gash / AP After boarding a government Boeing 757 at Chicago's Midway airport, Obama met Col.Video: Obama Got 'choked Up' Leaving Chicago Home AssociatedPressObama bids Midwest goodbye, lands in Washington The Associated Press (news.google.com)