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SJ Man Killed in Afghanistan
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SJ Man Killed in Afghanistan

Army 2nd Lt. Travis A. Morgado, who grew up in San Jose, was killed Wednesday in the Zharay district of Afghanistan. Read »

May 25, 2012
Man Shot and Killed by Vallejo Officers

Man Shot and Killed by Vallejo Officers

A 53-year-old Vallejo resident was shot and killed by two officers late Thursday night after he reportedly pulled a... Read »

May 25, 2012
Patz Confession Not Final Word for Police

Patz Confession Not Final Word for Police

Pedro Hernandez, suspected in the death of 6-year-old Etan Patz was arraigned Friday on second-degree murder charges... Read »

2 hours ago
Kan. Governor Signs Bill to Ban Islamic Law

Kan. Governor Signs Bill to Ban Islamic Law

Republican Kansas Governor Sam Brownback signed a bill that would prevent state courts and agencies from... Read »

58 minutes ago
Accused Etan Patz Killer Charged

Accused Etan Patz Killer Charged

The former bodega stock clerk arrested for killing 6-year-old Etan Patz was charged with second-degree murder... Read »

May 25, 2012
Consumer Confidence Rises, Gas Prices Fall: Survey

Consumer Confidence Rises, Gas Prices Fall: Survey

American consumers are feeling more upbeat about the economy due in large part to sliding gasoline... Read »

4 hours ago
Scores Killed in Syria Despite Truce

Scores Killed in Syria Despite Truce

At least 88 people were killed in artillery fire in the Syrian town of Houla Friday, the UK-based... Read »

5 hours ago
Subtropical Storm Forms off S.C. Coast

Subtropical Storm Forms off S.C. Coast

Subtropical Storm Beryl formed off the South Carolina coast Friday, causing forecasters at the Read »

May 25, 2012
GOP Lays Out Laundry List of Priorities

GOP Lays Out Laundry List of Priorities

Republican Majority Leader Eric Cantor laid out a laundry list of GOP summer priorities in a memo to... Read »

May 25, 2012
114 Stolen Bikes Found in Teen's Storage Locker

114 Stolen Bikes Found in Teen's Storage Locker

Police have recovered 114 stolen bicycles they say they found after searching the home and storage lockers of... Read »

May 25, 2012
PG&E May Face Hefty Fines for Safety Violations

PG&E May Face Hefty Fines for Safety Violations

State regulators say Pacific Gas & Electric Co. put the public at risk by allowing its pipelines in... Read »

May 25, 2012
Feds Reject Tribe's Plan for Casino Near Richmond

Feds Reject Tribe's Plan for Casino Near Richmond

Federal officials have rejected a Native American tribe's plans to build a casino near the San Francisco Bay... Read »

May 25, 2012
Snow Expected in Sierra This Weekend

Snow Expected in Sierra This Weekend

People heading into the Sierra for the holiday weekend can expect to experience a bit of winter weather... Read »

May 25, 2012
Teen Rescued from Cliff with Minor Injuries

Teen Rescued from Cliff with Minor Injuries

A 16-year-old was rescued from a cliff in San Francisco's Seacliff neighborhood Friday. Read »

May 25, 2012
Bicyclist Acquitted in Hit and Run Case

Bicyclist Acquitted in Hit and Run Case

A bicyclist was acquitted of hit and run charges this week in connection with an incident last year in which... Read »

May 25, 2012
Devils Head to Finals with OT Win

Devils Head to Finals with OT Win

Adam Henrique scored off a wild scramble in front at 1:03 into overtime and the New Jersey Devils defeated the... Read »

2 hours ago

Possible 2nd Victim of LaMar Suspect Talks

A Morgan Hill woman assaulted three years ago believes her attacker is Antolin Garcia-Torres talks exclusively to NB... Watch »

May 25, 2012

Etan Patz Case Progress Gives Parents Hope

The investigation of the disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979 revolutionized the treatment of... Watch »

May 25, 2012
Big Inning Dooms Lincecum, Miami Wins

Big Inning Dooms Lincecum, Miami Wins

Tim Lincecum looked to be in control Friday, that is, through the fifth inning. The Marlins chased Lincecum with... Read »

May 25, 2012

Squatter Lived at AOL for Months

Young entrepreneur Eric Simons lived inside AOL headquarters in Palo Alto while he was trying to build a startup. Th Watch »

May 25, 2012
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