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Devastation In Myanmar
As a man seeks help for his injured son after a cyclone struck Myanmar, the country's foreign minister has said that up to 10,000 people may have been killed by the disaster. Photos.
He Gets Paid How Much?
Information on the Internet and elsewhere lets everyone know that Mark Yudof, the new UC head, earns $591K plus perks. Now more people are asking: How much pay is too much?
These Sharks Have Teeth
San Jose suffered another early playoff exit, but last night's quadruple OT loss proved the team is made of sterner stuff than at first believed after going down 3-0 in this series. Ray Ratto.
Basic Phones Get Smarter
Full QWERTY keyboards have made their way onto ordinary mobile devices. Cnet checks out four. More on Technology page.
Something To Wag About
Blog about your dog, chat about your cat or spread the word on your bird in Bay Area Pets. New!
A Riveting 'Iron Man'
Robert Downey Jr. is terrific as a billionaire arms dealer in the best superhero tale since "Spider-Man 2."
Beijing or Bust
Six Bay Area Olympic hopefuls talk about their commitment to making it to the games this summer.
A Mass 'Escape' from Alcatraz
Swimmers braved the cold currents of San Francisco Bay from Alcatraz to Aquatic Park to raise awareness of drowning prevention programs.
Exploding Hydrogen Bubbles
Brett Levine demonstrates his "Hydrogen Chamber" at NASA Ames Research Center.
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Poetry Month, Overtime
National Poetry Month spills over into May with "I Think It's Time,'" "If Only'' and "We Give It Our All.
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Investors Not Saying 'Yahoo!'
Shares in the Sunnyvale portal dip a hefty amount after Microsoft withdraws its $47.5 billion takeover bid.
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- 3 dead infants found in freezer (pic) 10:32 AM
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Banks Tighten Their Fists
The Federal Reserve reports that the percentage of lenders imposing stricter standards are near historic highs.
Police Probe Fatal Stabbing
Authorities don't know why a brawl near the UC Berkeley campus ended in the death of a promising engineering student.
Trashing Garbage-Can Law?
After S.F. sent $100 fines over trash and recycling bins left within sight of the street, one supe calls for a hearing. Matier & Ross.
Poll: Rev. Wright Could Cost Obama
Many voters say the furor over the candidate's former pastor could influence them this fall if the Illinois senator wins the nomination.
Fixing The TV Mess
May is the month networks drag out their fall shows to advertisers, and Tim Goodman has some advice for television executives.
These Sharks Have Teeth
San Jose suffers another early playoff exit, but last night's spectacular quadruple OT loss proved the team is tough. Ray Ratto.
Apple Has Turned Very Green
The company's Mac and iPod lines have led to a big pile of cash, and now investors and analysts are wondering what it will do with it.
PETA: Suspend Derby Jockey
Animal rights group demands investigation into the death of Eight Belles, who died on the track at the Kentucky Derby.
War Of Words In The 4th District
The race to replace outgoing GOP Rep. John Doolittle turns nasty as candidates trade accusations of liberalism and carpetbagging.
Boy Rescued After Fall From Cliff
A Central Valley teen was injured Sunday when he fell 30 feet from a cliff above a beach north of Bodega Bay, police say.
2 Killed In Separate Shootings
The men, one from Oakland and the other from S.F., were gunned down within 30 minutes of each other in San Francisco.
Cust Turns On The Power
He hits a two-run homer as the A's beat Texas 3-1 and avoid getting swept.
Giants Bumble In Philly
S.F. commits three errors, including one on the last play of the game that allows the Phillies to rally for a 6-5 win.
Jump-start On Cinco de Mayo
OK, so it was really May 4, but that didn't stop celebrations in the Bay Area to commemorate the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
The Spirituality Of Andy Warhol
Berkeley art historian Jane Dillenberger uncovered more than 100 "Last Supper" paintings by the pop artist. Finding My Religion.
Doctor Heals Tanzania's Poor
After a brush with death on Mt. Kilimanjaro, a physician from Modesto makes the decision to move to Africa and become a bush doctor.
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- Supe has second thoughts on trash can law
- 'D.C. Madam' apologized to mom, sister in suicide notes
- Drunken row preceded student's fatal stabbing
- SOFTWARE NOTEBOOK Apple takes a bite of tech industry cash
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- PETA wants Eight Belles jockey suspended after filly's death
