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Earthquake swarm rattles southern California

Earthquake swarm rattles southern California

An unusual swarm of hundreds of mostly small earthquakes has struck southern California over the last three days and shaken the nerves of residents, but scientists say the cluster is not a sign a larger temblor is imminent.
Yosemite park visitors warned

Yosemite park visitors warned

About 1,700 people who stayed in tent cabins at Yosemite National Park this summer were warned Tuesday they might have been exposed to a deadly rodent-borne virus blamed for the deaths of two campers.
The senator and his wife steamy water-cooler topic

The senator and his wife steamy water-cooler topic

Their couple photos on Facebook are equal parts normal and jaw dropping.
Republicans nominate Romney

Republicans nominate Romney

Republicans nominated Mitt Romney on Tuesday to challenge President Barack Obama for the White House, kicking off their storm-delayed convention with a barrage of sharp attacks on the president's economic leadership.
Arafat's death to be probed

Arafat's death to be probed

A French court has opened a murder inquiry into the death eight years ago of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, prosecutors said on Tuesday, following claims by his widow that he might have been poisoned.
Bigfoot hoax ends in tragedy

Bigfoot hoax ends in tragedy

A man wearing a bushy, military-style camouflage suit in an apparent attempt to impersonate the mythical creature Bigfoot has died after being struck on a Montana highway by two cars, police said Tuesday.
Putin accused of lavish lifestyle

Putin accused of lavish lifestyle

Vladimir Putin once compared ruling Russia to being a "galley slave," but four yachts that come with the job, as well as a string of palaces and a wealth of luxury perks help explain his refusal to quit the presidency, leading critics said on Tuesday
Poll predicts minority PQ government in Quebec

Poll predicts minority PQ government in Quebec

Charest's Liberals third; referendum not certain
Lawyer leading inquiry into judge's nude photos quits following spat

Lawyer leading inquiry into judge's nude photos quits following spat

The independent lawyer leading the inquiry into a Manitoba judge and her naked photos has quit his post.
Private memorial planned Friday for Neil Armstrong

Private memorial planned Friday for Neil Armstrong

A pri-vate service is planned in Cincinnati on Friday for astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon. The Ohio native died Saturday in Cincinnati at age 82.