Asian-American Poverty Rates Edging Down
Between 2009 and 2010, the percentage of Asian-Americans living in poverty actually edged down to 12.1 percent from 12.5 percent.
Rising Seas to Cost California Beach Towns Millions
A new study from San Francisco State University finds that rising sea levels and stronger storms caused by global warming may cost the state of California hundreds of millions of dollars in lost tourism and tax revenues as beaches shrink and buildings require additional protection.
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A bright dazzling light sweeping across the Southern California skyline on Wednesday night was most probably just a type of meteor known as a fireball, NASA reported.
Prince Harry Turns 27: His Most Dashing Moments
Prince Harry turns 27 Thursday, but the Royal ginger won't be partying it up too hard. Instead, he'll be working.
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The researchers at Stanford University in California are trying to develop a diagnostic tool that can measure the presence or absence of pain in humans.
Rising Seas Expected to Wash Out Key California Beaches
Rising seas forecast from climate change will likely wash away some of California's most iconic beaches by century's end, along with hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate, roads and tax revenues, a new study found on Wednesday.
NASA Helps Discover Waters Deep Under Deserts
A research team from NASA has created high-resolution maps of freshwater aquifers buried deep beneath a desert in Northern Kuwait by using radar sounding technology that provides more accurate idea of underground water levels.
Diabetes Drugs Byetta, Victoza Scrutinized For Possible Cancer Link
This week, UCLA scientists are presenting research findings that indicate two popular diabetes medications may increase patients' risk of cancer.
Climate Change Can Take a Bad Toll on California Beaches, Economy: Study
Study shows that climate change might harm California beaches, as well as the state’s economy.
U.S. solar startup cutting 80 jobs at Calif. plant
U.S. solar company Calisolar on Wednesday said it would downsize its California solar cell factory, laying off 80 employees, as it focuses on its primary silicon production business.
US Supports Solar Despite Solyndra Bankruptcy -DOE
The Obama Administration has no intention of walking away from investing in renewable energy projects despite the bankruptcy of a high-profile solar panel maker backed by federal loan guarantees, a top U.S. Energy Department official said on Wednesday.
More U.S. Doctors Facing Charges Over Drug Abuse
Michael Jackson's doctor, accused of killing the pop star with a powerful anesthetic, has joined a small but growing number of U.S. physicians facing criminal charges over their handling of prescription drugs.
Sempra Energy Realigns Units, Names Key Officials
Sempra Energy said it will group its power generation, pipelines, storage and LNG businesses into two new operating units, Sempra International and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power to realign operations.
FACTBOX-Companies with Conditional DOE Loan Guarantee Offers
The U.S. Department of Energy's loan program for innovative technologies was created under the Bush Administration in 2005, but the first loan guarantee wasn't extended until four years later when the loan office received funding under the federal economic stimulus.
IFR-Redwood Trust Set to Launch US$375m Private RMBS
Redwood Trust, a California-based REIT, is about to launch its second private-label RMBS of the year, a US$375.2m prime-mortgage offering called Sequoia Mortgage Trust 2011-2 (SEMT 2011-2), according to a presale report released on Wednesday by Fitch Ratings.
Obama's Approval Rating Falls in California: Poll
Concern about the economy has pushed President Barack Obama's approval rating below 50 percent in California, a state assumed to be an easy win for him in next year's presidential election.
Rescue Workers Find Autistic Boy Joshua Robb in Thick Forest
Rescue workers have found autistic boy Joshua Robb, who was missing since Sept.12 after he ran away from the school.
Turntable.fm Launches iOS App Amid Escalating Digital Music Competition
New York-based Turntable.fm has launched its free iOS application as digital music competition is gaining momentum each day.
Is Intel Ultrabook Superior to iPad, MacBook Air?
Intel Corp. is putting significant weight behind ultra-slim Ultrabook in the Intel Developer Forum, which would be a threat to Apple Inc.'s iPad and MacBook Air.
Do Teen driving Restrictions Save Lives?
Programs that keep young drivers from taking the wheel at night, or with a car full of teens, may reduce the risk of fatal crashes in some drivers -- but increase that risk in others, according to a U.S. study.
SEC Examines Rules on Raising Private Capital
The top U.S. securities regulator has formed an advisory panel of fast-growing companies and venture capital funds as it reviews whether it needs to update rules on how private companies can access public investors.
Gumby Attempted Robbery Suspect Surrenders to San Diego Police
Gumby's bandit days appear to be over.
Yahoo Board to Meet on Wednesday to Review Options - Source
Yahoo's board will meet on Wednesday to discuss a wide range of options facing the troubled Internet firm, including the search for a new chief executive, a source with knowledge of the situation told Reuters.
Oaktree Offers $670 Million for Jakks, Says May Go Hostile
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.
SunPower Looking at Downstream Acquisitions
U.S. solar company SunPower Corp (SPWRA.O) is actively looking at acquisitions that would complement its residential and commercial project businesses, Chief Executive Tom Werner said on Tuesday.
Newly Discovered Earth-like Planet Could Support Life: Report
A recent extrasolar planet haul has identified one earth-like planet that exists only 36 light-years away from the Earth. The announcement about the discovery of this planet was made by European astronauts on Monday.
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