LA teacher accused of lewd acts is freed on bail

A Los Angeles teacher accused of committing lewd acts on a child was freed on $300,000 bond early Friday, authorities said.

House passes congressional insider trading ban

The House on Thursday passed its version of a bill already approved by the Senate to make clear that members of Congress and congressional employees are not exempt from insider trading prohibitions under securities laws.

Insuring the daredevil chief executive officer

What if your CEO is a daredevil? Some companies choose to insure themselves against the loss of the boss with something known as “key-person” insurance. It can be costly.

Actually, the wealthy are taxed more, but ...

Lakers go OT to end Celtics' win streak

Pau Gasol blocked Ray Allen's putback attempt at the buzzer in overtime and the Los Angeles Lakers held on to beat the Boston Celtics 88-87 on Thursday night.

Singers get sick all over 'American Idol'

In addition to contending with the stress of finding other people to sing with, learning the lyrics and coming up with choreography, the 185 who advanced had to battle the plague as well.

C-sections can be risky for preemies

Doctors have long assumed that Cesarean sections might be the best choice for babies that will be born preterm. But a new study shows that C-sections are no safer than vaginal delivery for the most fragile of infants, those who are born early and who are small for their age.

Slash missions to Mars? No way, backers say

Scientists say NASA is about to propose major cuts in its exploration of other planets, especially Mars. But even before the cuts are unveiled, lawmakers are vowing to fight "tooth and nail" to preserve missions to the Red Planet.

Woolly mammoth caught on video? It looks fishy

Goggles ready? Flight gear on exhibit at SFO

Staying warm was one of the many obstacles aviation pioneers faced in their quest to be airborne. Early airplanes had open cockpits, so pilots hoping to avoid frozen faces, numb hands and frostbitten feet had to dress carefully when they took to the skies.

Costa Concordia captain knew 'it was over'