The battle over health care
Congress must address some controversial reform initiatives, including a public coverage plan.
Roger Federer stands alone
The Swiss tennis player beat Andy Roddick to win his record 15th Grand Slam title. Photos
Luxury at fraction of price
The weak economy has raised interest in fractional ownership of vacation property. Photos
Moms want Matt McConaughey to pop the question. Dish!
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California is not looking so golden
The fiscal crisis is taking a toll on the state's image as the Golden State becomes the punch line of many jokes.
Your cell phone could be a mobile concert
Music industry licensing group wants carriers to pay public-performance fees over ring tones.
Police rule McNair's death a homicide
Former NFL QB, who led the Tennessee Titans to the Super Bowl in 2000, and 20-year-old girlfriend found shot to death.
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A new half breed
Hybridized California-Texas salamander offspring threatens several native species.
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Dog-eat-dog contest
San Jose's Joey Chestnut prevails in his third straight July Fourth hot-dog eating contest at Coney Island.
Grueling trek through Afghanistan
About 4,000 Marines spent July Fourth sweeping the country in the largest U.S. offensive there since 2001.
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Clowning around
Called "the human cartoon," Peter Pitofsky manages to be the Three Stooges, Abbott and Costello and the Marx Brothers in one roly-poly body and one incredibly malleable face.
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23 and counting
Tim Lincecum added seven scoreless innings to his streak as the Giants undressed the Houston Astros again, 9-0.
Creating yummy vegan sweets
You'll forget dairy ever existed thanks to this chocolate mousse made with silken tofu.
The name game
Palo Alto businessman Rod Beckstrom has assumed a critical but little-known role in the governance of cyberspace as president of ICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
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Music's 'biggest barstard' dies
Manager Allen Klein was a a no-holds-barred businessman who bulldozed his way into and out of deals with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.
From landscape to playscape
In his front yard, Menlo Park resident Mike Lanza built an outdoor wonderland with a mission in mind. Garden.
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A bounty of cheap travel
St. Louis is a city of bricks and beer, baseball and bowling, history and grand parks, with good eats and abundant cultural offerings.
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Zits
The wonderfully lousy life of Jeremy.
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4th of July parade Marin-style
Small town parade, big town style. ( photo album here! ) Here's a look at some of the fun in downtown...
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- Governor backs off plan to suspend Prop. 98
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The Walk-Through: 17020 Wild Way, Los Gatos
Sunnyridge is a sprawling hilltop estate overlooking Vasona Lake. The main residence is an English Cotswold...
Her hubby is right, but still a knucklehead
Dear Tom and Ray: I need help. I am married to a bonehead. My husband insists on pulling practically into...
Wal-Mart backs health insurance directive
Wal-Mart has embraced President Obama's call for requiring all large employers to offer health insurance...
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