New source of heart stem cells found: study
PARIS (AFP) - Researchers in the United States have discovered a new group of stem cells that can give rise to heart muscle cells, known as cardiomyocytes, according to a study published Sunday.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AFP)
2008-06-22
Many Hollywood celebrities rally behind Obama
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Many Hollywood heavyweights who had supported Hillary Clinton are rallying behind Barack Obama, pledging money and star power to his U.S. presidential bid before a big fundraiser next week.
People:George Lopez Hillary Clinton David Geffen Ann Richards Barack Obama Oprah Winfrey Activities:US Election 2008
2008-06-19
FBI: Suspected pipe bomb damages courthouse in San Diego
A suspected pipe bomb exploded at a federal courthouse in downtown San Diego early Sunday, damaging the front entrance and blowing out a window, authorities said. No injuries were reported.
Nations:U.S.
2008-05-04
Hundreds flee wildfire burning in foothills near Los Angeles
An early season wildfire slowly chewed its way through dense brush near Los Angeles on Sunday, forcing more than 1,000 people from homes in the foothills.
Nations:U.S.
2008-04-27
San Diego beaches remain closed after fatal shark attack
Authorities kept watch Saturday over a stretch of Southern California beaches, scanning the waters for a shark they believe killed a triathlete a day earlier.
Nations:U.S.
2008-04-26
Oscar gets final polish before big show
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Will Meryl Streep's outfit match her talent? Will Diablo Cody actually refuse to wear those million-dollar, diamond-encrusted shoes? Will Katherine Heigl need to squint? The city was abuzz with all things Oscar as celebrities flocked from around the world for Sunday's Academy Awards ...
Nations:U.S. Lebanon People:Katherine Heigl Meryl Streep Seth Rogen Jonah Hill Helen Mirren Genghis Khan Activities:2008 Oscar Awards
2008-02-24
Levee breaks amid West Coast storms
Still more snow piled up Sunday in the Sierra Nevada, where at least 5 feet had fallen from a storm that contributed to flooding in Fernley, killed at least three people and blacked out thousands of customers.
Nations:U.S. People:Arnold Schwarzenegger
2008-01-06
Arrests made in Malibu wildfire
Authorities arrested five men Thursday on allegations they caused a fire that destroyed more than 50 homes and caused over $100 million in losses in Malibu.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-12-13
Witherspoon is Hollywood's highest-paid actress
When Cameron Diaz signed on to lend her voice to Princess Fiona in 2001's animated fairy tale "Shrek," she earned a modest six figures for the work. But after the third installment of the Paramount/DreamWorks Animation franchise earned more than $320 million domestically, Diaz saw her paycheck balloon to more than $30 million, thanks to her generous share of the film's profits.
Nations:Australia People:Angelina Jolie Cameron Diaz Reese Witherspoon Baz Luhrmann Mike Nichols Daniel Craig
2007-11-30
Crews make progress against Malibu fire
Fire crews hoped mild temperatures and gentle winds Sunday would help them solidify gains against the sprawling wildfire that destroyed dozens of homes in this upscale coastal community.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-11-25
Wildfire engulfs homes above Malibu
A fast-moving wildfire destroyed more than a dozen homes and was spreading through the canyons and hills above Malibu on Saturday, forcing dozens of residents to flee ahead of the flames.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-11-24
California calls new fire alert as winds forecast
California's weary firefighters were placed on a new fire alert on Wednesday after weather forecasters warned of hot dry winds this weekend similar to those that sparked 22 deadly blazes last week.
Nations:U.S. People:Arnold Schwarzenegger Activities:2007 California Fire
2007-10-31
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