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Manson follower Atkins dies in prison

Convicted Sharon Tate killer had brain cancer. She was 61.

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Drunken orgy or rite of passage?

Vintage photos of Neptunus Rex. Sailors crossing the equator the first time dress in costume, perform wild rituals.

Retooled for a new generation

The remake of "Fame" might not live forever in the minds of those who see it, but there are good things about it that shouldn't be ignored.

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Favre's fans now foes

For NFL players of a certain age, Brett Favre has been a constant. A number of 49ers were in middle school when they started watching him.

• Ex-Bears teammates on opposing sidelines

Nintendo's rivals move in for the kill

Game-console makers are prepping for a major battle next year when they plan to take the motion control fight to the Wii.

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'What we did was completely legal'

Iranian president says his country complied with U.N. rules regarding uranium enrichment facility.

• Obama to Iran: 'Come clean'
• Venezuela seeking uranium

2-wheel nirvana

Over the years, Tom Stienstra has biked the 40 top-rated routes in the Bay Area. Here are some of his favorites »

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Pinots for lefties

Joseph Swan offers laid-back fun for all, but thanks to the southpaw tasting sales manager, left-handers may score extra pours.

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