Murder suspect expected to testify in OC trial
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) -- A man suspected of killing five people in the 1970s is scheduled to take the stand in his own defense Tuesday in Orange County....
2 killed SoCal crash of experimental plane
REDLANDS, Calif. (AP) -- The Federal Aviation Administration says a small plane has crashed in San Bernardino County, killing both people onboard....
Keith Carradine's ex-wife sentenced for perjury
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Keith Carradine's ex-wife has been sentenced to community service for trying to cover up illegal wiretapping by former Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano....
Group makes deal to buy land near Hollywood sign
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A nature conservation group said Monday it has reached a deal that would protect a huge swath of land near the world-famous Hollywood sign from being developed into luxury homes....
Evacuations set for Tuesday in LA County foothills
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Los Angeles County authorities have ordered evacuations for more than 500 homes in mudslide-prone foothill neighborhoods as a new storm approaches....
Palin likens global warming studies to 'snake oil'
REDDING, Calif. (AP) -- Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin called studies supporting global climate change a "bunch of snake oil science" Monday during a rare appearance in California, a state that has been at the forefront of environmental regulations....
Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson's doctor pleaded not guilty Monday to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star at a brief hearing that had all the trappings of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama....
Astronauts inspect shuttle on way to space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) -- Endeavour's astronauts inspected their ship early Tuesday for any launch damage as they raced toward a 200-mile-high rendezvous with the International Space Station....
Criminal probe is launched in Conn. plant blast
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) -- Authorities launched a criminal investigation Monday into the cause of an explosion that killed five people at a power plant under construction, saying they couldn't rule out negligence....
Toyota recalls 437,000 Prius, hybrids globally
TOKYO (AP) -- Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker....
Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street decline
BEIJING (AP) -- Asian stocks were mixed Tuesday following Wall Street's decline on lingering worries about high European debt levels....
Oil below $72 in Asia amid economy doubts
SINGAPORE (AP) -- Oil prices lingered below $72 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as investors remained uncertain about the strength of global economic growth and demand for crude....
NFL future: Spotlight off the field
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV audience has NFL executives and fans beaming....
Lakers beat Spurs 101-89 without Bryant, Bynum
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the San Antonio Spurs 101-89 Monday night without injured Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum....
Bryant unsure about playing in All-Star game
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant isn't sure if he'll play in this weekend's NBA All-Star game in Dallas because of his sore left ankle....
