'Space taxis' move one step closer to reality
By: Deborah Netburn
Published: Tue Sep. 20, 2011, 5:22 PM
Now that NASA's space shuttle fleet has been retired, the space agency is looking to commercially built "space taxis" to help astronauts commute to the International Space Station and other destinations in low Earth orbit.
Starbucks Sued for Spy Cam in Bathroom
By: Candace Smith
Published: Tue Sept. 20, 2011
A Norfolk, Va., man has sued Starbucks after his 5-year-old daughter found a "spy cam" in one of its bathrooms in Washington, D.C., making this at least the third such incident this year for the coffee chain.
Sacramento march protests sex trafficking
By: Andy Furillo
Published: Mon Sep. 19, 2011, 12:00 AM
Of course, sex slavery is big business in Cambodia, and it's been well documented that desperate foreigners sometimes are forced to sell their flesh for somebody else's profit in the United States.
Disney to build ‘Avatar’ attraction in theme parks, starting with Animal Kingdom in Florida
By: Associated Press
Published: Mon Sep. 20, 2011
The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it has agreed on an exclusive deal to build attractions based on James Cameron’s “Avatar” at its theme parks, starting with Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Fla.
Bodies hanging from bridge in Mexico are warning to social media users
By Mariano Castillo
Published: Thu Sep. 15, 2011 9:37 AM
Social media users who denounce drug cartel activities along the Mexican border received a brutal warning this week: Two mangled bodies hanging like cuts of meat from a pedestrian bridge.
Making (Unlimited) Hydrogen From Salt Water And Wastewater
By: Nidhi Subbaraman
Published: Tue Sep. 20, 2011
Hydrogen is a clean fuel, but making it usually takes fossil fuels, until now: A new discovery allows hungry bacteria to eat dirty water to make the fuel.
Predicting Sex Life After Prostate Cancer
By: Tara Parker-Pope
Published: Tue Sep. 20, 2011, 4:06 PM
Treatments for prostate cancer take a significant toll on male potency, leaving a surprisingly high percentage of men unable to have a normal sex life, new research shows.
Kershaw wins 20th as Dodgers best Giants
By: Sports Network
Published: Wed Sep. 21, 2011
If the Giants miss out on the postseason, they have Clayton Kershaw to blame, as they fell to the Dodgers' ace, 2-1, in the opener of a three-game series.
2 pending CA bills would outlaw sale, distribution of designer drugs
By: Suzanne Phan
Published: Tue Sep. 20, 2011, 11:35 PM
More teens and young adults are turning to "bath salts" and "incense", synthetic drugs, to get a high.
Typhoon Roke Makes Landfall in Japan After Three Killed
By: Stuart Biggs and Chisaki Watanabe
Published: Wed Sep. 21, 2011, 4:31 AM
Typhoon Roke made landfall in central Japan, causing floods, flight and train cancellations and cutting power supply to almost 36,000 homes.
Reaction to Midtown Attack on Gay Couple
By: Rowena Shaddox
Published: Tue Sep. 20, 2011
Sacramento resident Jon Green, was surprised to find out that people are still doing “the whole gay bashing thing.”
'Two and a Half Men' ratings huge! Ashton Kutcher debut delivers series high
By: James Hibberd
Published: Tue Sep. 20, 2011, 11:16 AM
The ninth season premiere, starring Ashton Kutcher taking over for Charlie Sheen, delivered 27.7 million viewers Monday night — that’s in the ballpark of an American Idol premiere.
Malaysian PM woos young voters with 'cool' campaign
Published: Wed Sep 21, 2011, 7:00 AM
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is attempting to win over young voters with a campaign designed to make him look cool.
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