Could the school year be called off on account of earthquake? Maybe, because the state agency tasked with ensuring schoolhouse safety in California isn't doing its job, according to a report.
"Rocks on the East Coast are better transmitters of energy that rocks on the West Coast," said Dr. Lucy Jones, of Caltech in Pasadena. "Out here they are broken up. On the East Coast, the rocks are...
A magnitude 8.9 earthquake slammed Japan's northeastern coast Friday, unleashing a 13-foot tsunami that swept boats, cars, buildings and tons of debris miles inland and prompting a "nuclear emergency."
The brother of blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has gone missing days after he fled his village in northeastern China to seek help for his detained son.
Medical examiners on Friday conducted an autopsy on a woman's body found in a trash can, hidden away behind bushes in an upscale Pleasanton neighborhood.
Tim Lincecum looked to be in control Friday, that is, through the fifth inning. The Marlins chased Lincecum with a five-run sixth inning and evened the four-game series with a 7-6 win.
Young entrepreneur Eric Simons lived inside AOL headquarters in Palo Alto while he was trying to build a startup. The only problem: he didn't work at AOL.
Despite the fact that a 21-year-old Morgan Hill man is now behind bars in the case of Sierra LaMar, the Santa Clara County Sheriff said more tips are flowing into the office regarding her kidnap and...