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HP's Autonomy deal highlights pattern of bad ideas
Hewlett-Packard's $9.7 billion acquisition of Autonomy seemed like a bad idea long before Tuesday's allegations of an accounting scandal made clear ...
Harbaugh undergoing follow-up evaluation on heart
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh had an appointment Tuesday for a follow-up evaluation with doctors after undergoing a minor procedure last ...
FBI: 4 Calif. men charged in alleged terror plot
Three California men excited at the prospect of training in Afghanistan to become terrorists prepared, authorities say, by simulating combat with ...
California fires coach Jeff Tedford
Jeff Tedford made a downtrodden program relevant as coach at California, putting out competitive teams for a decade, developing dozens of NFL players ...
Documentary: Inmate may be involved in OJ case
A documentary says a Florida death-row inmate might have been involved in the murder of O.J. Simpson's ex-wife and her friend, a claim being ...
US, Mexico sign rules on sharing Colorado River
The United States and Mexico agreed Tuesday to rewrite rules on sharing water from the Colorado River, capping a five-year effort to create a united ...
Beckham mum on plans after leaving MLS, Galaxy
David Beckham will announce the next stop in his soccer career near the end of the year. Until then, he's focusing on winning one more trophy with the ...
Terror suspect served briefly in US Air Force
A U.S. Air Force spokeswoman says a terror suspect accused of plotting to kill Americans and target U.S. bases overseas was given an honorable ...
Redford creates ecology program with Calif college
A California college is teaming up with Robert Redford to create a program where students can combine environmental studies with media and liberal ...
49ers' Kaepernick gets big assist from Aldon Smith
Aldon Smith's high-flying defense gave Colin Kaepernick all kinds of extra chances in his first career NFL start. And the Kaepernick looked little ...
Correction: Twinkie-Online Auction story
In a story Nov. 17 about efforts to sell Twinkies and other Hostess products online, The Associated Press erroneously reported the first name of a ...
Unions flexed muscles in state campaigns
From California to Maine, unions used their political muscle in the recent elections to help install Democratic governors, build labor-friendly ...
Kaepernick, 49ers whip Bears 32-7
As Alex Smith stood on the sideline with a concussion, San Francisco's potential quarterback of the future went to work — and fast.
Beckham says MLS Cup is his final game with Galaxy
David Beckham will play his final game for the Los Angeles Galaxy in the MLS Cup next month. Beckham and the Galaxy announced the English midfielder's ...
Judge rejects Nativity displays in Santa Monica
There's no room for the baby Jesus, the manger or the wise men this Christmas in a Santa Monica park following a judge's ruling Monday against ...
California sells out of first pollution permits
California sold out of the first pollution permits issued as part of a landmark offensive against greenhouse gases at an inaugural auction that ...
Hollywood Reporter addresses role in Blacklist era
The son of The Hollywood Reporter founder Billy Wilkerson is apologizing for his father's and the trade paper's role in the 1947 Hollywood Blacklist ...
Intel CEO Paul Otellini to retire in surprise move
Intel CEO Paul Otellini dropped a bombshell on the company's board of directors last week, telling them in private that he plans to retire from the ...
Powerful supermajorities elected to statehouses
There's a new superpower growing in the Great Plains and the South, where bulging Republican majorities in state capitols could dramatically cut taxes ...
Unions show muscle, spent millions in state races
When Maggie Hassan won the New Hampshire governor's race, it wasn't just a victory for her fellow Democrats. Unions spent millions backing Hassan with ...
Alex Smith declared out for Monday night
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith has been declared out for Monday night's game against Chicago with a concussion. Team medical director Dr.
Battle over coastal Xmas display goes to LA court
Damon Vix didn't have to go to court to push Christmas out of the city of Santa Monica. He just joined the festivities. The atheist's anti-God message ...
Extra work in wins for Houston, Dallas, Tampa Bay
Working overtime. Houston, Dallas and Tampa Bay made it pay off by earning victories Sunday. Jacksonville, Cleveland and Carolina all blew leads to ...
Public nudity ban eyed in fed-up San Francisco
San Francisco may be getting ready to shed its image as a city where anything goes, including clothing. City lawmakers are scheduled to vote Tuesday ...
Charlie Chaplin's bowler hat sold at LA auction
The bowler hat and cane that accented Charlie Chaplin's costume in "Little Tramp" has sold for $62,500 at an auction in Los Angeles. Bonhams said the ...