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Proton beam facilities can cost over $200 million, a price few medical centers are willing to pay. But with the help of investors and a growing body of research that points to better patient outcomes, the technology is starting to take hold and will soon be on track to be the status quo in radiation oncology.

One Citi analyst, citing sources close to the situation, believes Apple will release its next-generation iPad in February of 2012. The tablet will reportedly feature double the pixel density of the iPad 2, as well as a new LED system.

With orders for turbine parts falling, the Energy Information Administration's forecast shows a 100 percent drop in wind energy growth if tax credit expires by 2012.

Among seniors with a high risk of bone fractures, taking vitamin D or calcium pills has no impact on their chances of dying from cancer or vascular disease, researchers say in a new study.

A man who fathered 14 children through sperm donation has come under uneasy spotlight from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has termed Trent Arsenault, 36, as “manufacturer of human cells” and wants him to stop his free sperm donation drive.

U.S. federal prosecutors, on Thursday, recommended a 15-month prison sentence for former Major League Baseball outfielder Barry Bonds.

MIPS Technologies Inc. has announced NOVO7, the world's first tablet with the Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android.

Among seniors with a high risk of bone fractures, taking vitamin D or calcium pills has no impact on their chances of dying from cancer or vascular disease, researchers say in a new study.

A U.S. appeals court appeared skeptical on Thursday toward attempts by California gay marriage opponents to overturn a landmark court decision because the judge overseeing the case did not disclose his own long-term homosexual relationship.

Relativity Chief Operating Officer Brian Edwards is the latest top executive to leave the fledgling studio headed by Ryan Kavanaugh, a company spokesperson confirmed to TheWrap.

Rapper Ice Cube, has made a short film about his love of the architecture of his hometown Los Angeles.

The Lakers may go all out to land Dwight Howard.

The Los Angeles Angels pulled off a stunning coup on Thursday by reaching an agreement to sign three-time National League most valuable player Albert Pujols and All-Star pitcher C.J. Wilson.

The judge overseeing the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy said he will allow the team to begin a multibillion-dollar sale of future rights to broadcast the bankrupt team's games, dealing a blow to its current broadcaster, Fox Sports.

Traveling to space or embarking on an expedition to excavate lost Mayan ruins are normally the stuff of adventure novels.

The Los Angeles Angels pulled off a stunning coup on Thursday by reaching an agreement to sign three-time National League most valuable player Albert Pujols and All-Star pitcher C.J. Wilson.

After considering a move to downtown Los Angeles, the American Film Market has decided to remain in Santa Monica through 2017.

Marg Helgenberger, who plays the character Catherine Willows on the hit TV show CSI, is the latest original cast member to leave the crime show. Oscar nominee Elisabeth Shue will join the CSI cast as a replacement for Helgenberger.

Oakland Tech athletic director James Coplan told The Oregonian that students at Thompson's former school were mourning the loss Thursday. Grief counselors are being made available, and a Fred Thompson Memorial was set up in the main lobby of the school building.

On Thursday, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino said Occupy Boston protesters have until midnight to pack up and abandon their encampment or police may be forced to take appropriation action.

A group of lawmakers opposed to two pending online piracy bills introduced their own proposal that would let the International Trade Commission handle foreign websites that traffic copyrighted material.