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Astronomers from Berkeley have discovered the closest supernova, or exploded star, in 40 years in the Pinwheel Galaxy, located just 21 million light-years from Earth.

The U.S. has killed Al Qaeda's second in command. Has the U.S. won the war on Osama Bin Laden's terrorist organization?

When the U.S. went to war with al Qaeda almost a decade ago after the terrorist organization launched a deadly attack against the U.S., killing thousands and taking down New York's World Trade Center towers, the contest seemed un-winnable at times. Since pundits and experts even labeled it that -- the un-winnable war. First, the U.S. killed Osama bin Laden. Now, reports say the U.S. has killed al Qaeda's number two leader.

The U.S. has killed al Qaeda's number two leader, officials say. The U.S. is close to defeating the terrorist organization responsible for the Sept. 11, 2001 attack on the U.S.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the military is standing by, preparing to offer aid in response to Hurricane Irene, with roughly 101,000 National Guard forces available to governors of East Coast states, if needed.

Steve Jobs is the co-founder, chairman, and former chief executive officer of Apple Inc.

AntiGravity Yoga is a form combining traditional yoga, poses with aerial arts, pilates and dance. This technique is the first in a new genre known as suspension fitness.

Customization and personalization laptop skin is a brand-new trend emerging among laptop users and is the latest alternative fashion trend, particularly among youngsters.

Scientists have found that important types of genes responsible for immunity in modern humans were obtained from the Neanderthals.

To protest against the brutal practice of shark finning, British performance artist Alice Newstead has employed a similar painful method by hanging herself using hooks in the window of the Union Street storefront.

Two members of the British military conducting skydiving training in southern California collided in mid-air on Friday and were hospitalized with serious injuries, authorities said.

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Three years ago, scientists thought humans had never had sex with Neanderthals. However, new research shows that neanderthals and other extinct humans might have endowed some of us with the genetic, robust immune systems we enjoy today.

The supernova enabled by a star collapsing 21 million light years away began Tuesday. We may be able to see the astronomical event using binoculars soon.

California's weak job market could spur lawmakers to help bring the National Football League back to Los Angeles, which has not had a franchise for more than a decade despite its standing as the second largest U.S. media market.

Apple Inc's first day without Steve Jobs as chief executive looked awfully similar to most other days: its share price beat the broader stock market.

Aiming to spark job growth in California, Governor Jerry Brown unveiled proposals for tax breaks for businesses, including tax relief for companies that buy new manufacturing equipment.

A 95-year-old California man who was stung more than 400 times by a massive swarm of bees was recovering at a local hospital on Thursday, police said.

How will new Apple CEO Tim Cook fare? Tech company transition CEOs have been a mixed bag.

Taxpayers for Justice, an organization of death penalty opponents is trying to obtain California voters’ support for the November 2012 election. Their main focus is the huge cost of execution on the taxpayers.

Irene would truly have to be a catastrophic event to fall into the following list of the costliest natural disasters in recorded history.