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Hundreds of people from Phoenix to Los Angeles reported observing a dazzling mysterious bright display in the night sky on Wednesday. Authorities said it was most likely a meteor sighting.

Are they up to their old tricks again?

This week, UCLA scientists are presenting research findings that indicate two popular diabetes medications may increase patients' risk of cancer.

Study shows that climate change might harm California beaches, as well as the state’s economy.

Hollywood executive John Calley, who held high-level positions at three studios and later produced The Da Vinci Code movie among many others, died on Tuesday at age 81, his representatives said.

With no progress this week in the labor dispute between National Basketball Association (NBA) officials and locked out players, the prospect of a delayed start to the regular season looms large.

If there are any sure bets at this year's Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, they are Modern Family again being crowned TV's best comedy series and Kate Winslet winning for her role in Mildred Pierce.

Momentum gained by Republicans in last year's mid-term Congressional elections continued in New York's 9th Congressional District special election Tuesday as voters chose a first-time, 70-year-old former television producer over Democrat Dave Weprin.

A new Sarah Palin book claims that the former Alaska governor had sex with former NBA player Glen Rice, while she was an Alaskan sports reporter.

Google watchers knew the company was going to launch its new Google Flights Web site sooner than later, considering the company acquired ITA software last year, and now it is reality, as Internet searchers can search flights based on cost and travel time. Google Flight Search launched Tuesday. Users can find it google.com/flights. The online flight service has similarities to services offered by Priceline, Expedia, and Orbitz, though some experts suggest Google's may be seconds faster in down...

The executors of Michael Jackson's estate asked a judge on Tuesday to allow them to put aside $30 million in a trust fund for the late singer's mother and three children, who are the designated beneficiaries.

Oaktree Capital Management Funds sent a letter to Jakks Pacific (JAKK.O) on Tuesday, outlining its intention to buy the toymaker and take it private in a $670 million deal, after repeated rebuffs from the company since the offer was made in March.

An 8-year-old autistic boy who disappeared on Monday morning in Southern California was found safe after more than 24 hours in the San Bernardino Mountains.

Following the official release of exclusive Breaking Dawn images by Summit Entertainment last month, Twilight fans has something even more interesting coming their way. For the first time, the full theatrical trailer of The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 has been released.

Johnny Depp was photographed in full vampire costume on the set for Dark Shadows in the UK on Tuesday, in a getup which disgraces the original 1960's series.

You may know her as the snarky secretary Joan from AMC's hit series, Mad Men, but Christina Hendricks may shed her office clothes for star-spangled spandex as the next Wonder Woman.

The anniversary of September 11 brought fearful travel on two airlines escorted by fighter jets.

An autistic boy who disappeared on Monday in Southern California was found safe on Tuesday in a rare happy ending to a missing-child story.

Google has been busy lately, launching its new social network, Google+, and moving to acquire Motorola Mobility and Zagat, the iconic restaurant rating review company. Now, Google has quietly launched the company's online Google Travel engine, called Flight Search. The tool offers basic flight information and pricing, and may ultimately become a competitor to Kayak, an online site that offers discounted fares and flight information from city to city throughout the world.

Russell Moore felt it was time to strike out on his own three years ago after working more than two decades at the birthplace of new American cuisine -- Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California.

Joshua Robb, 8, ran away from his school on Monday.