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Sign-ups for Obamacare have surged in December, leading more than 1 million Americans to select a healthcare plan by Friday.

Demonstrators in SF halted three private commuter buses on Friday to protest what they say are the tech industry’s detrimental impact on the city.

Protesters say that high-paid tech industry workers are displacing low-income residents in the city.

From polar bears peering through Arctic waters to playful lion cubs and gorgeous sand dunes, 2013 was a good year for nature photography.

Incident reflects rising tensions over high rents spurred by tech boom.

One of the last taxpayer-guaranteed export-import incentives of the year benefits GE, Caterpillar.

The Los Angeles Lakers could benefit from Kobe Bryant's injury.

Quarterback Colin Kaepernick and San Francisco could host a playoff game if they can rip they division lead from rival Seattle with two games left in the regular season. But team officials are planning events as if this will be the final time fans step foot in Candlestick.

Change.org, the online petition service, which was launched inauspiciously five years ago, has had stunning success in worldwide campaigns.

Amborella’s genome is expected to shed new light on important traits in flowering plants, including in all major food crop species.

Working conditions at Amazon.com aren’t any better than they are at Walmart. The difference is you don’t see Amazon's employees.

U.S. couples search for sun and sand when it comes to both destination weddings and dream honeymoons.

Neanderthals had sexual relationships with close relatives, which, in today’s standards and in some cultures, is taboo.

Georgia 56-year-old Ira Curry is one of two Americans who hold winning tickets in Tuesday's $648 million Mega Millions drawing.

A witness to the Nov. 30 car crash that killed "Fast & Furious" actor Paul Walker has reportedly been attempting to sell a graphic photo of the late movie star's accident scene.

Also, 20 tickets won $1 million for matching all numbers except the Megaball number.

Apple on Monday announced its 2013 iTunes Store Awards winners, which include the best apps, books, music, movies and TV shows from its digital store.

The session will focus on the economic impact of files leaked by Snowden on tech firms and address issues dogging the Obamacare website.

The compensation, if and when disbursed, will be used to reduce the use of lead-based paint in tens of thousands of homes.

Khloé Kardashian is rumored to be dating Matt Kemp after filing for divorce, though other sources said it's not true.

The family of Jahi McMath, who was left brain dead following tonsil surgery, is struggling with the decision of whether or not to take the 13-year-old off life support.