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Sleeping campers killed

A wall of water sweeping through a remote Arkansas valley leaves at least 16 dead. Photos.

Foodies' guilty pleasures

Not every meal can be Michelin star-worthy, so you might as well enjoy those chili cheese fries.

Eucalyptus lover holds firm

State Supreme Court ruling means this Larkspur woman must ax 28 trees. She says no way.

Megan regrets her many lies; Gaga strips to undies at Mets game. Dish!

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Harris' aide quits; sat on scandal tip

D.A.'s top deputy, Russ Giuntini, failed to pass on to police a prosecutor's concerns about crime lab technician Deborah Madden.

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'He shot my cousin, man?'

Friend of Grant's breaks down on stand as he watches his own cell-phone video of BART shooting.

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Observations from the Mehserle trial

Molestation video suspect nabbed

Pedro Hernandez, 68, wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting his step-granddaughter at school, is arrested at San Bruno homeless shelter. 4:28 PM

Jackson's doctor fights to keep medical license 6:17 PM
Report: FTC to investigate Apple mobile practices 6:05 PM
Two-alarm grass fire burning near Walnut Creek 5:27 PM
Graffiti buster roams the Mission 6:32 PM
Mass. donor dies during liver transplant procedure 4:44 PM
Man guilty of stalking gymnast Shawn Johnson 5:24 PM
Bonds prosecutors lose key court ruling 1:00 PM

Breed of the week: busy border collies

Inner Richmond remodel (photos)

Sea of criticism for sailor's parents

Return to Alcatraz - her old home

A fab flick about Joan Rivers

All City Brights

World Cup, Argentina, and Maradona's Hand of God

Harmon Leon

Infiltrator

World Cup, Argentina, and Maradona's Hand of God

Dr. Jim Taylor

Ph.D., Psychology, author, speaker

Economists are Irrational!

Craig Newmark

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Acumen Fund: "The New Recruits"

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Let me get this straight: Lady Gaga was upset by all the unwanted attention so she stripped to her underwear? ” by Dawn Davenport

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Jogging Jerry runs at the mouth

After bumping into a reporter during a jog, Brown compares opponent Meg Whitman to Nazi propaganda chief Joseph Goebbels.

Palin's the gift that keeps on giving - to Democrats

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Country music rides high

The CMT Awards brought all the stars back to a city that is still drying out. Catch Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and many cigars.

'Public Sex, Private Minds'

Watch the award winning short on local Kink actress before it becomes a feature film.

Just for kicks

"The Karate Kid" is a fine, fun remake that updates, transplants and reimagines the original without sacrificing its heart or goofy charm.

More movies in New Flicks

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Where beer is king

Beer is what's dear at Norman Rose Tavern, a chic watering hole in downtown Napa that, refreshingly, doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Gene test mix-up brings scrutiny

Nearly 100 people receive the wrong test samples from 23andMe, whose founder, Anne Wojcicki (left), is married to Google's Sergey Brin.

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Van der Sloot charged with murder

Angry onlookers shout "Disgrace!" and "Murderer!" at Dutchman after a judge ordered him jailed on first-degree murder and robbery charges in Peru.

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Our pet memories

No matter their earthly size, a pet that has passed away can leave a big hole in their owners' hearts. How have you honored your departed pet's memory?