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US: Ivins solely responsible for anthrax attacks Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:11:46 PDT
Army scientist Bruce Ivins had in his lab highly purified anthrax spores that were linked to the 2001 attacks that killed five and access to the distinctive envelopes used to mail them, the government declared Wednesday, releasing a stack of documents to...

Federal investigators drop Ledger drug inquiry Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:04:43 PDT
Federal prosecutors have decided not to pursue a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained the powerful painkillers that contributed to his overdose death this year, a law enforcement official said Wednesday. Prosecutors in the U.S. attorney's office in...

Israel to release over 150 Palestinian prisoners Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:18:39 PDT
Israel's prime minister pledged to free more than 150 Palestinian prisoners in a meeting Wednesday with President Mahmoud Abbas, a gesture meant to energize their sluggish peace talks. The release could also boost the prestige of the embattled Palestinian...

Bush says US firmly opposed to China's repression Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:11:20 PDT
With all eyes on Beijing, President Bush bluntly told China that America is strongly opposed to the way the communist government represses its people, a rebuke delivered from the heart of Asia on the cusp of the Olympic Games. In perhaps his last major...

People busy trying to absorb the good luck associated with the numeral 8 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:57:22 PDT
The number eight is considered so lucky that weddings on Friday, Aug. 8 - 8/08/08 - are in high demand. Minutes after the city clerk's office in San Francisco started taking reservations, the date was booked. "There were people camping out on our reservation...

Iraq, flush with cash, adrift in spending it Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:44:59 PDT
Near a new, abstract iron sculpture commemorating Baghdad city authorities' $60 million pledge to revitalize the highway that connects the capital to its main civilian airport, an artist perched on a white cherry picker is painting scenes from Iraq's history...

Roadside bombs now less sophisticated, more vexing Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:44:17 PDT
Roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan have gotten less sophisticated and as a result harder for troops to find or avoid, a military official said Wednesday. And while the number of improvised explosive devices, or IEDs, found and troops injured or killed...

Ivins kept troubles mostly hidden from friends Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:53:12 PDT
As federal authorities revealed evidence of their case against suspected anthrax killer Bruce Ivins on Wednesday, family and friends of the Army microbiologist gathered to remember the charmingly eccentric, though obviously troubled, man they knew. The...

State workers union sues governor, again, over layoffs Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:44:55 PDT
The largest state workers union today filed its second lawsuit challenging Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's order to lay off more than 10,000 workers as a measure to save cash during California's budget impasse. The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento Superior Court,...

Golf courses try to play through drought Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:07:18 PDT
Silence usually is sacrosanct on a golf tee. But on a recent sunny weekday afternoon, a mammoth drilling rig rumbled behind the fifth-hole tee box at Blackhawk Country Club's Lakeside course. As the drill made its way down to 1,000 feet, workers dumped soil...

Insured patients using ER for primary care Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Hospital emergency departments, typically the medical providers of last resort, are becoming the only option for insured as well as uninsured people who are unable to get care elsewhere, leading to a record rise in emergency room visits over the past decade,...

Laidlaw agrees to make its California school buses run cleaner Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The state's largest school bus operator has agreed to renovate more than 2,000 buses in California to run cleaner, settling a lawsuit that accused it of exposing children to diesel exhaust in leaky passenger cabins. The settlement was announced today by...

Nine presumed dead in firefighting copter crash Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
In what might be one of the deadliest firefighting incidents in U.S. history, nine firefighters are presumed dead and four were seriously injured after their helicopter went down Tuesday night after battling a blaze in remote Trinity County, northwest of...

Governor won't sign bills until he gets budget Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:25:57 PDT
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, in his latest attempt to pressure lawmakers into breaking the state's budget impasse, on Wednesday said he will not sign any bills until the Legislature agrees on a budget, which is more than a month overdue. "Nothing in this...

$10 million invested in Zap electric cars Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:01:07 PDT
Zap, a Santa Rosa firm that makes electric cars, said an entrepreneur from Dubai has invested $10 million in the Bay Area company at the same time officials in Kentucky are plying it with incentives to move its factory from China to the Bluegrass State -...

Couple held in death of housemate to be charged again Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:50:32 PDT
A San Francisco judge, ruling on a technicality, today dismissed criminal charges against a couple accused in the bludgeoning death of their housemate - but the man and woman were re-arrested without being released and likely will be charged with the same...

Musician convicted of killing girlfriend Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:34:19 PDT
A San Francisco blues musician was convicted Tuesday of second-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend and bandmate, singer Juliette Williamson. Bruce Brooks, 57, was accused of killing Williamson on May 5, 2002, by repeatedly smashing her head with a...

Man convicted in shooting of woman and her boyfriend Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:25:14 PDT
A Richmond man was convicted Tuesday in a 2005 shooting that left a 22-year-old woman dead and her boyfriend critically injured. The guilty verdict for Chad Dias, 23, came a year after another jury had deadlocked 7-5 in favor of acquittal. In the retrial, the...

List of deadliest US firefighting incidents Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:14:26 PDT
The helicopter crash that is believed to have killed eight firefighters Tuesday would rank among the deadliest incidents involving firefighters in the U.S. in the past 30 years. Other notable dates involving firefighter deaths: _ Sept. 11, 2001: 340...

Man shot and killed in Glen Park Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:05:42 PDT
A man was shot to death Tuesday night in the Glen Park neighborhood of San Francisco, police said today. Officers found the man, who is not being identified pending notification of family, suffering multiple gunshot wounds in the 800 block of Chenery St. at...

S.F.: Make changes in transit change machines Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
HERE'S THE DEAL Change machine at San Francisco transit hub: On Sunday, Jim Heard stood in the BART/Muni Montgomery Street station in San Francisco, took out a $5 bill, then proceeded to get "flabbergasted." The problem: Heard wanted to board an underground...

Geary tunnel reopens after motorcycle accident Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The tunnel on Geary Boulevard at Masonic Street was closed for more than an hour this afternoon after a motorcycle caught on fire in an accident with a car, San Francisco police said. All lanes through the tunnel were shut shortly before 4 p.m. and the fire...

Another Oakland pizzeria robbed Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
An Oakland pizzeria was robbed Tuesday night in the latest holdup of a restaurant in the city, police said today. Three masked men entered Skyline Pizza on the 4400 block of Keller Avenue at about 9 p.m. One of the robbers threatened employees with a gun...

Woman falls from consulate in pre-Olympics protest Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
A protester was injured today after falling two stories from the roof of the Chinese consulate during a demonstration against China's treatment of Tibet two days before the Olympic games begin in Beijing. The 22-year-old woman, a member of the group Students...

Few hits, no wins for A's / Losing streak reaches nine Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:13:23 PDT
- Except for a little hiccup in the first inning - a three-run homer by Rod Barajas - Gio Gonzalez was terrific in his major-league debut. But as anyone who follows the team knows, a three-run lead is too much for Oakland to overcome these days. The A's...

Giants finish Lincecum's business this time Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:07:10 PDT
Before his final pitch, Tim Lincecum shook off catcher Bengie Molina. Molina called for a fastball, naturally. It was the 10th pitch of Omar Infante's at-bat and Lincecum's 117th pitch of the game. But Lincecum wanted to throw a slider. So Molina called for a...

Fox: Favre traded to Jets Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:06:44 PDT
Brett Favre left Green Bay on Wednesday, most likely for good. While he has gone home to Mississippi for the time being, he could end up in New York very soon. Fox Sports reported on its Web site late Wednesday night that the Packers have traded the...

A's notes: Sore shoulder won't put Gallagher on disabled list Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:06:27 PDT
Right-hander Sean Gallagher was sent back to the Bay Area for an MRI on his sore right shoulder, but the A's decided against putting him on the disabled list when Gallagher was diagnosed with shoulder inflammation. Instead, Gallagher's next start will be...

DOWNHILL CRAZY / Ski resorts give mountain bike riders a lift Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:06:26 PDT
Without much fanfare, Taylor Robinson plops down at a picnic table situated at the base of the Tahoe Zephyr lift at Northstar resort and doffs his full-face cycling helmet. The 20-year-old bicycle mechanic from Placerville had just completed another lap of...

Knapp: Bonds should appear with Giants' greats Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:16:13 PDT
A year ago today, Barry Bonds' 756th home run disappeared over the right-center-field fence, and Hank Aaron's face appeared on the Giants' jumbo screen, offering videotaped congratulations to the man who had just supplanted him as baseball's all-time home-run...

O'Sullivan will start against Raiders Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:06:10 PDT
Coach Mike Nolan's lack of game familiarity with J.T. O'Sullivan worked in the quarterback's favor on Wednesday. O'Sullivan was named as the 49ers starting quarterback for Friday's first preseason game against the Raiders. "I have a lot of familiarity with...

Bucs, Jets top Favre suitors Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:06:10 PDT
Brett Favre left Green Bay, Wis., on Wednesday, most likely for good. While he has gone home to Mississippi for the time being, he could end up in Tampa Bay or New York very soon. Favre's agent, James "Bus" Cook, confirmed in an e-mail to the AP that the...

Serving up No. 756 - feather or curse? Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:06:09 PDT
Sometime tonight, in his Beverly Hills home, Barry Bonds might raise a glass and mark the anniversary of the night he hit his 756th home run to become baseball's all-time leader. As he does, he might want to toast the pitcher who served it up, because they...

PGA: Els finds himself in a major quandary Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:58:00 PDT
Eleven years ago, he raised the sparkling, silver U.S. Open trophy for the second time. Ernie Els was only 27 then, and behind his sheepish smile that day he seemed a player for the ages - broad-shouldered with a gorgeously rhythmic swing and unflappable...

Raiders notes: RB Bush is a stand-up kind of guy Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:05:54 PDT
Running back Michael Bush has finally found his place in Raider Land. Just ask strong safety Gibril Wilson, who was knocked to the ground by Bush on a blitz during training camp Wednesday. Or go to defensive lineman Greg Spires, who got popped into the...

Giants notes: Gillaspie becomes first of top 4 picks to sign Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:05:54 PDT
The Giants signed their second overall draft pick on Wednesday - Wichita State's Conor Gillaspie - and three of their top four picks remain unsigned, including catcher Buster Posey, the Golden Spikes Award winner as baseball's best amateur. Bobby Evans,...

Giants On Deck Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:05:53 PDT
TODAY Off FRIDAY Opponent: Dodgers Time: 7:15 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Penny (5-9) vs. Zito (6-13) SATURDAY Opponent: Dodgers Time: 6:05 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Kuroda (6-8) vs. Correia (2-6)...

QB Tracker Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:05:53 PDT
QB tracker Daily progress report on the three candidates for the 49ers' starting job. Alex SmithJ.T. O'SullivanShaun Hill{ltriangle} -- {utriangle} {dtriangle}Consistent, but nothing special. Was 19-for-25 overall and had no interceptions.Got the Friday...

Olympics Journal: Beard ready to grin and bare it for animal rights cause Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:05:53 PDT
The e-mail said Amanda Beard - the often-provocative American swimmer - had been scheduled for one of those anti-fur publicity stunts by PETA, which on this day I took to mean People for the Ethical Treatment of Amanda. The e-mail from PETA's Asian Pacific...

A's On Deck Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:05:52 PDT
TODAY Opponent: At Blue Jays Time: 4:07 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Duchscherer (10-7) vs. Burnett (13-9) FRIDAY Opponent: At Tigers Time: 4:05 p.m. TV: CSNBA Pitchers: Braden (2-2) vs. Rogers (8-8) SATURDAY Opponent: At Tigers Time: 4:05 TV: Channel: 36...

Warriors will be frequent fliers early in the season Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:05:51 PDT
The NBA released its schedule for the 2008-09 season Tuesday, and the Warriors will spend the majority of November and December on the road. The Warriors begin their post-Baron Davis era Oct. 29 at Oracle Arena when they host Chris Paul and the New Orleans...

Teeing off Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:45:46 PDT
PGA OF AMERICA PGA Championship Site: Bloomfield Township, Mich. Schedule: Today-Sunday. Course: Oakland Hills Golf Club, South Course (7,395 yards, par 70). Purse: TBA ($7 million in 2007). Winner's share: TBA ($1.26 million in 2007). FedEx Cup points:...

Norway scores early to beat US 2-0 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:42:33 PDT
Norway jumped on the United States from the opening whistle, getting two goals in the first four minutes Wednesday to beat the U.S. women's soccer team 2-0 at the Beijing Olympics. Norway looked like the medal-contenders they're supposed to be, while the...

Monday night's game / Cain, Giants tame Braves Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:03:55 PDT
The Giants won for the third time in four games this month Monday night, riding another excellent start by Matt Cain to a 4-2 victory against the Atlanta Braves and their Rookie of the Year candidate, starter Jair Jurrjens. The Giants had the kind of game...

Rule change to make rough rough again Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Maybe now Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and their big-hitting friends will think twice before swinging for the heavens. Golf officials announced a long-expected rules change Tuesday, reducing the size and shape of grooves in most clubs - a decision likely to...

Hoping to one-up herself Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
The Bay Area's Natalie Coughlin will be shooting for six medals in Beijing after winning five medals in Athens. Coughlin is the world-record holder and the defending Olympic champion in the 100-meter backstroke, her signature event. Coughlin could have a busy...

All the aliens wanted was to remove the toxins in his back Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
While exploring a hutong (funky alleyway) I was abducted by space aliens who beamed me up into their UFO using powerful suction cups on my back. That's my story. It will be an easier sell to family and friends than the alternative explanation, or as some...

NATIONAL LEAGUE / Webb's 16th win is wild at finish Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Brandon Webb threw his third complete game of the season for his major league-leading 16th victory, a 3-1 Diamondbacks win over the visiting Pirates on Tuesday that extended Arizona's NL West lead to 2 1/2 games. Webb had his signature sinker working most of...

NOTEBOOK / Olivo, Greinke suspended Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Royals catcher Miguel Olivo and pitcher Zack Greinke appealed after being given five-game suspensions Tuesday for their roles in a Sunday brawl with the White Sox. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen was suspended two games and Royals manager Trey Hillman was...

AMERICAN LEAGUE / Swisher's blast lifts White Sox in 14th Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Nick Swisher hit a three-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the 14th inning and the White Sox rallied for four runs off Joel Zumaya to beat the Tigers 10-8. Detroit had taken an 8-6 lead in the top of the inning when Placido Polanco hit his second homer...

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