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Mexico City police chief ousted Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:17:38 PDT
Mexico City's police chief and its top prosecutor were forced out of office on Tuesday following a botched nightclub raid that resulted in the deaths of 12 people, including a 13-year-old girl. Mayor Marcelo Ebrard said the resignation of Police Chief Joel...

Developing economies don't back G-8 climate goal Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:13:45 PDT
A joint gathering of major developed and developing nations on Wednesday agreed that climate change was "one of the great global challenges of our time" and pledged to back a United Nations effort to conclude new climate pact by 2009. The major economies said...

Wildfires: Big Sur threat eases, Butte County homes destroyed Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:12:19 PDT
As Big Sur residents started returning today to homes still standing amid the charred coastal landscape, thousands of families 300 miles north in Butte County were awakened by a raging wildfire that took a sudden turn in the dead of night. The Butte Lightning...

U.S., allies' emission-reduction goal not enough, environmentalists say Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:01:18 PDT
Japan - The United States for the first time joined the major industrialized countries Tuesday in committing to try to halve greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050 - a move criticized by many environmental groups as being not enough. After months of negotiations,...

Tale of two speeches: Latino crowd gives polite applause to McCain, standing ovation to Obama Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:48:17 PDT
Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain has called on his Democratic rival Barack Obama to meet him face to face in town hall-style debates across the country. It was easy to see why today after the two gave competing speeches to crowd of prominent...

Ex-EPA official: Cheney sought to delete agency testimony on climate change Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:38:33 PDT
Democrats have long alleged that Vice President Dick Cheney played a key backstage role in thwarting U.S. efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, but have had little evidence to prove it. Until now. Jason Burnett, a senior EPA official who resigned on June...

Experts: Judge unlikely to stand in the way of Reiser deal Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:36:03 PDT
The defense can ask for a deal in a murder case like Hans Reiser's and the prosecution can sign off on it, but it's the judge who has the final say. And despite a first-degree murder verdict by the jury that decided Reiser killed his estranged wife, Nina,...

Cambodia training mine-detecting dogs Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:16:39 PDT
Five squirming puppies born in the outskirts of this capital city may hold the future to successful land mine eradication in Cambodia. As part of the first litter of 10 mine-detection dogs born in Southeast Asia, the puppies spend their time wrestling and...

Waxman threatens Mukasey with contempt over leak Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:27:48 PDT
A House panel threatened Tuesday to cite Attorney General Michael Mukasey with contempt of Congress unless he produces documents from an FBI interview with Vice President Dick Cheney regarding the leak of a CIA agent's identity. Even as he issued the warning,...

Paulson: Many foreclosures can't be prevented Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:13:46 PDT
Faced with record-high foreclosure rates, the Bush administration has been scrambling to keep people from losing their homes, but many are beyond help, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Tuesday. Lax lending standards that accompanied the once high-flying...

Smuggled ancient artifacts returning to Colombia Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:16:09 PDT
Delicately carved emeralds, rare gold nose rings and clay vessels that may have held bones more than 2,000 years ago _ all plundered from ancient graves _ will be returned to Colombia. More than 60 priceless items confiscated in South Florida in 2005 will...

$35M worth of marijuana seized near Hearst Castle Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:57:14 PDT
Narcotics agents have seized 7,081 marijuana plants worth an estimated $35 million that were growing near Hearst Castle in the coastal town of San Simeon. San Luis Obispo County sheriff's spokesman Rob Bryn says investigators and the department's Special...

Big Sur fire crews worry about hotter weather Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
High temperatures and low humidity are making the job of fighting wildfires in California much more difficult, state officials said Monday, but firefighters are making steady, if slow, progress against major blazes in Big Sur and Santa Barbara County. There...

Wife-killer leads cops to body in deal with D.A. / Hans Reiser seeks a reduced sentence - remains in Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Convicted killer Hans Reiser led police Monday to what he said was the body of his wife in the Oakland hills just two days before he was to be sentenced for first-degree murder, authorities said. Reiser, who had proclaimed his innocence from the day his...

Governor signs law to help homeowners keep their properties Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger offered help to struggling California homeowners today, signing a bill that aims to keep many of them from losing their properties to foreclosure. "Half a million Californians have subprime loans that would jump to higher rates...

High temperature records fall around Bay Area Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
How hot was it? Hot enough to fry a record. High temperature marks for July 8 fell in four cities around the Bay Area today, and with little relief in sight for the next couple of days in inland areas, more records are likely to be toast too. At 101 in Napa...

Duchscherer leads Oakland past Seattle Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:15:38 PDT
Justin Duchscherer gave a sharp reminder to anyone who thinks the Oakland Athletics have thrown in the towel in the AL West. On the day the A's traded starting pitcher Rich Harden and reliever Chad Gaudin to the Chicago Cubs, Duchscherer responded with the...

Warriors sign Maggette / Golden State doesn't get Brand, loses Pietrus to Orlando Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:57:38 PDT
An entire league had been waiting for the Elton Brand domino to fall, and when it finally did Tuesday with Brand spurning the Warriors and Clippers for Philadelphia, Golden State didn't wait long to make its next move. The Warriors reached a surprisingly...

Ratto: What's Billy thinking? A's Trade didn't address most pressing needs Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:52:14 PDT
Billy Beane has roughly two weeks to show that trading Rich Harden was not a simple dump job, the act of a seller trying to get in front of a fast-developing market. Of course, because Beane isn't motivated to show us whether he is going to be a surprise...

A's notes: Duchscherer throws his first career shutout Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:52:14 PDT
The A's traded one of the best starters in the American League on Tuesday, but they still have another one left in their rotation. All-Star Justin Duchscherer, unfazed by Rich Harden's trade earlier in the day, didn't allow a hit until the fifth inning, when...

Mets take 'Cover Boy' deep / Lincecum finally loses on the road Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:52:14 PDT
- Tim Lincecum has to hope his next New York experience is better than his first two. Last year at Shea Stadium, he started the game that ended with Armando Benitez's two-balk meltdown in the 12th inning. On Tuesday night, Lincecum took his second loss of the...

Saturation schedule released by NBC / Almost nonstop for average viewers Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:32:09 PDT
NBC and its standard TV outlets will combine to offer Olympic programming 23 1/2 hours a day for most of the Games, according to the schedule released by NBC Universal on Tuesday. From 1:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., however, viewers will have to find alternative...

Giants notes: Hope for Velez is to hone his baserunning Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:32:09 PDT
- Eugenio Velez returned to Fresno with his confidence, which was shot when he was demoted in mid-May. Manager Bruce Bochy said Triple-A manager Dan Rohn reported that Velez was swinging the bat well and playing good defense, although his baserunning,...

Another Goner: A's trade Harden to Cubs in six-player deal; Harden calls it 'bit of a shock' Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:27:08 PDT
Ever since A's general manager Billy Beane traded Dan Haren in December, a guessing game revolved around which starter would be next. Joe Blanton led the preseason speculation, but on Tuesday, the A's right-hander Rich Harden - one of the league's top...

TAKING AIM AGAIN / U.S. women's water polo team's veteran duo shooting for Olympic gold after missin Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:55:19 PDT
For eight years, emotions of Olympian proportions have been bottled up inside water polo players Brenda Villa and Heather Petri. There was the heartbreak in Sydney, a last-second goal which dashed their gold medal dreams. There was disappointment in Athens...

A's On Deck Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:51:58 PDT
TONIGHT Opponent: Mariners Time: 7:05 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Batista (4-10) vs. Blanton (5-11) THURSDAY Opponent: Mariners Time: 12:35 p.m. TV: None Pitchers: Dickey (2-4) vs. Smith (5-7) FRIDAY Opponent: Angels Time: 7:05 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Garland (...

NBA: Memphis signs Mayo / 6 first-rounders sign deals; 76ers clear cap space Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:51:58 PDT
O.J. Mayo headed a corps of first-round draft picks who signed with their teams on Tuesday, securing a multi-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. Also signing were Danilo Gallinari (Knicks, sixth overall pick), Joe Alexander (Bucks, eighth), D.J. Augustin (...

A's legend Rickey Henderson passes on tips to youngsters Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:35:51 PDT
Rickey Henderson made his return to the A's outfield Tuesday, even if it was not exactly the return he was looking for. Instead of continuing his career as a player, Henderson along with some of the A's coaches, hosted a clinic for 65 players from Bay Area...

Pelfrey beats Lincecum to win 5th straight start Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:19:29 PDT
On this night, it was Mike Pelfrey who looked like the emerging young ace while All-Star Tim Lincecum struggled to find his way. Pelfrey won his fifth straight start, Carlos Beltran drove in four runs and the surging New York Mets beat Lincecum and the San...

Details of A's-Cubs trade Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:51:38 PDT
The trade The Cubs get P Rich Harden 5-1, 77 IP, 57 H, 31 BB, 92 K, 2.34 ERA P Chad Gaudin 5-3, 622/3 IP, 63 H, 17 BB, 44 K, 3.59 ERA The A's get {dtriangle} P Sean Gallagher 3-4, 582/3 IP, 58 H, 22 BB, 49 K , 4.45 ERA {utriangle} OF Eric Patterson .237, 38...

Tour de France: German wins first time trial / Australia's Evans gains ground Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:26:30 PDT
France - Stefan Schumacher of Germany took the yellow jersey at the Tour de France, and now says everything else is a bonus. He knows his early lead won't last. "Everybody dreams of this jersey," Schumacher said Tuesday. "It's incredible. The moment on the...

Giants On Deck Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:06:23 PDT
TODAY Opponent: At Mets Time: 4:10 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Sanchez (8-4) vs. Santana (7-7) THURSDAY Opponent: At Mets Time: 10:10 a.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Zito (4-12) vs. Maine (8-6) FRIDAY Opponent: At Cubs Time: 11:20 a.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Cain (5-7)...

Racing boss sues London tabloid Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
FIA President Max Mosley went to court in London on Monday to deny a newspaper's claim that he took part in a Nazi-themed orgy with prostitutes, saying there are "few things more unerotic" than Nazi role-playing. Mosley, who acknowledges having a...

Duchscherer looking for a long-term deal Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Justin Duchscherer is now a two-time All-Star and he has put up the best ERA among AL starters going into tonight's game against the Mariners. That makes him among the top bargains in the bigs. Duchscherer, who was arbitration-eligible for the first time...

Saying bye to Shea -hopefully in winning way Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
It might be asking a lot of the Giants to sweep the Mets in a three-game series that begins tonight. If they do, they will wind up with a winning regular-season record in 45 years of visiting Shea Stadium. Going into their final series at the big blue...

NATIONAL LEAGUE / Dodgers' Kuroda one-hits Braves Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Hiroki Kuroda took a perfect game into the eighth inning and settled for a one-hitter, leading Los Angeles to a 3-0 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves on Monday night. The win moved the Dodgers in a tie for first in the NL West with idle Arizona....

AMERICAN LEAGUE / Hunter homers twice as Angels tip Texas Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Torii Hunter enjoyed the comforts of home and it showed Monday night. Hunter homered twice, the first capping a six-run second inning, and the Los Angeles Angels picked up a 9-6 victory over the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Vladimir Guerrero, Jeff Mathis and...

NOTEBOOK / Braves recall Francoeur Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Jeff Francoeur's stay in the minor leagues lasted barely a weekend. Francoeur, who had four hits in his third game with Double-A Mississippi on Sunday, was recalled to the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Francoeur was 7-for-13 with a triple and two RBIs at...

Nadal takes a break / Knee pain sidelines Wimbledon champion Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Shortly after Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Mercedes Cup, Albert Montañes of Spain upset seventh-seeded Jose Acasuso 6-3, 7-6 (5) Monday in the first round. Nadal, who has muscle pain above his right knee, was the defending champion at...

SPORTS CALENDAR Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
TODAY BASEBALL 4 p.m.Giants at N.Y. MetsCSNBA6807 p.m.Seattle at A's, McAfee ColiseumCSNBA106.9, 15507 p.m.Minors: Visalia at San JoseCYCLING 5 a.m.Tour de France, Stage 4. Repeats at 9 a.m., 2, 5 & 9 p.m.VERSUSLACROSSE 12:30 p.m.MLL: S.F. Dragons at Chicago,...

Torres to cut schedule in half Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Dara Torres has dropped the 100-meter freestyle from her Beijing Olympics schedule, choosing to make the 50 free her only individual event in her record fifth games. The 41-year-old sprinter's decision was announced Monday by USA Swimming. Torres will be...

Torres' tale involves the double standard Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A 41-year-old woman did the impossible. Dara Torres swam faster than she ever did before, making her fifth Olympic team. As a result, she faced questions about doping, suspicions she fully expected and completely deserved. But when Barry Bonds, at age 37,...

LZR Racer can do only so much Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The invitation went to the media covering the Olympic trials to try on the new Speedo LZR Racer and take it for a timed lap in the arena's competition pool. What an opportunity! Hang around with a bunch of my colleagues, wearing a thin membrane of a "...

Bankston a hit at home / Call-up helps lift Oakland, as trade rumors swirl Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The trade-deadline rumor machine is starting to include the A's, but it's still unclear whether the team will make Rich Harden, Joe Blanton or Huston Street available. Meantime, Oakland has uncovered more talent from within. After another rash of injuries...

TRADE BAIT / Giants might be in position White Sox were 11 years ago Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The Giants sent Dick Tidrow to Chicago to get pitcher Danny Darwin. White Sox general manager Ron Schueler was interested in unloading any tradable piece of his roster. The way Schueler recalls it, he plied Tidrow with cocktails and had his caterers follow...

Williams sisters get it right Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PDT
It's likely to be at least five years before a young American tennis player has any impact on the women's game, given the distinct lack of authentic prospects on the national landscape. In that regard, we should be thankful for the revival of the Williams...

Longer lives, less pay _ women not saving enough Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:53:36 PDT
Women may not earn as much as men or fly up the corporate ladder as quickly, but they get the last laugh since they live longer. Right? As it turns out, women probably aren't saving enough to bankroll those extra years in style. They invest more...

Oil rebounds slightly after second big drop Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:39:35 PDT
Oil prices rebounded slightly Wednesday in Asia after tumbling more than $5 in the previous session as traders worried about the health of the global economy cashed in gains from the recent rally. Tuesday's drop hurled crude back to levels not seen since June...

Alcoa's 2Q profit sinks 24 percent on higher costs Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:38:34 PDT
Alcoa Inc., the world's third-largest aluminum producer, ushered in the second-quarter earnings season by posting a 24 percent earnings decline as rising production costs eroded profits, but the results still exceeded analysts' expectations. Alcoa, the first...

FTC considers backing off nicotine guidance Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:31:34 PDT
The Federal Trade Commission said Tuesday that it no longer considers reliable a test for tar and nicotine used for more than 40 years and touted by the tobacco industry in marketing "light" and "low-tar" cigarettes. The FTC said it may rescind its guidance...

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