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A mountain lion known as P-22 living in the hills above Los Angeles is giving scientists insight into the behavior of an urban big cat.
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'The purpose of my visit is not to bash California,' the Texas governor says in Anaheim. He goes on to explain how his state is better in almost every way as a model for the nation.
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After trailing much of the game, the Dodgers pull within one run but can't take the lead against Atlanta. The series is tied 1-1 with Game 3 coming Sunday in Los Angeles.

With the government shut down, the halls are quiet, but Congress members are still at work -- though little legislating or even backroom negotiating is underway.

Officials say Miriam Carey, shot to death after a police chase in Washington, appears to have had mental problems and a fixation on President Obama.

The decision applies to Robert Rizzo, the former city manager who pleaded no contest this week to 69 counts of corruption-related crimes, and other former officials.

Missing lunch money probe grows, may top $3 million, police say

Missing lunch money probe grows, may top $3 million, police say

Usually it’s the school bully who steals lunch money from the kids.

Hollywood Headlines: A week in review

Hollywood Headlines: A week in review

Jennifer Lawrence spills about hurtful comments in the industry, Lauryn Hill finishes her prison sentence, a new celeb objects to Miley Cyrus'...

Government shutdown's ripples hit the private sector

Government shutdown's ripples hit the private sector

WASHINGTON — Less than a week into the federal government shutdown, the economic effects are starting to be felt beyond the nation's...

Congress resumes Saturday; no shutdown end in sight

Congress resumes Saturday; no shutdown end in sight

WASHINGTON – With no end to the shutdown in sight, Congress headed into a weekend session as House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio)...

Suspected mastermind of Guatemala police massacre arrested in Mexico

Suspected mastermind of Guatemala police massacre arrested in Mexico

MEXICO CITY — An alleged drug cartel leader suspected of masterminding the June slayings of nine Guatemalan federal policemen was...

Sinead O'Connor's hopeless advice for Miley Cyrus

Sinead O'Connor's hopeless advice for Miley Cyrus

You simply can't tell a 20-year-old music phenomenon to stop doing the very thing that has brought her more fame and fortune than she already earned on TV.

Friendship brings Nick Young, Jordan Farmar together on the Lakers

Friendship brings Nick Young, Jordan Farmar together on the Lakers

They were friends and rivals in high school and beyond. Farmar persuaded Young to join him this season on their hometown team.

Michael Voltaggio talks 'food TV'; the Migrant Project; Taste of Venice

Michael Voltaggio talks 'food TV'; the Migrant Project; Taste of Venice

The topic is "food TV" -- as in, does anyone want to watch a "dump and stir" food TV show anymore? -- when a roundtable is held Monday night...

California: October brings scarecrow festivals

California: October brings scarecrow festivals

Towns in California are celebrating October by hosting month-long scarecrow festivals. Cambria, on the central coast, is hosting its fourth-...

Cute yet creepy? Somersaulting MIT cube robots can self-assemble

Cute yet creepy? Somersaulting MIT cube robots can self-assemble

These brightly colored blocks may look like child’s toys, but watch out: These adorable cubes are actually spinning robots that can...

Vo Nguyen Giap dies at 102; Vietnamese general led North to victory

Vo Nguyen Giap dies at 102; Vietnamese general led North to victory

Vo Nguyen Giap, the communist general widely regarded as one of the military geniuses of the 20th century, who masterminded the defeat of...

Breguet celebrates remodel, hosts touring watch exhibition

Breguet celebrates remodel, hosts touring watch exhibition

Luxury watch brand Breguet took the wraps off a remodeled Beverly Hills boutique in high style Thursday night, rolling a swath of blue...

Malcolm Gladwell's 'David and Goliath' champions the underdog

Malcolm Gladwell's 'David and Goliath' champions the underdog

What if we lived in a world where the weak were really strong, and all of our disadvantages could easily become advantages?

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