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Poker great David "Chip" Reese dies at 56

LAS VEGAS - David "Chip" Reese, whose plans for a Stanford University business-school degree were sidetracked by his success at high-stakes poker in Las Vegas, died in his sleep.

Global warming bill moves to Senate floor

WASHINGTON - Democrats turned back repeated efforts by Republican senators to soften the economic impact of a global warming bill before advancing it out of a Senate committee on Wednesday.

Ban seen on harsh CIA interrogations

WASHINGTON - House and Senate negotiators working on an intelligence bill have agreed to limit CIA interrogators to techniques approved by the military, which would effectively bar them from using such harsh

Today's fat children headed for heart disease, studies say

NEW YORK - The chicken nuggets are coming home to roost.

Developer sues CRA, says agency oversteps

A North Hollywood-based developer filed suit Wednesday against the Community Redevelopment Agency, accusing it of overstepping its authority by limiting future development in the area.

Valley man arrested in child-porn case

NORTH HILLS - A 59-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after police discovered thousands of images of child pornography in his two-bedroom apartment.

Drive under way to make turning left easier, safer

Expanding a program started last month to increase the number of left-turn signals and improve city traffic, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Wednesday launched a new initiative under the banner of "The Right to Turn Left" campaign.

State wants cleaner air at ports

LONG BEACH - Diesel pollution emitted by big-rig trucks and ships at California's busiest ports would be cut 75percent by 2014 under new regulations announced Wednesday by state air-quality officials.

Detainee dilemma now before high court

WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court struggled Wednesday over how much justice is enough for foreign terrorism suspects held at Guantanamo Bay, with the Bush administration resisting pleas for prompt court hearings.

Forgiveness is often possible even when we don't forget

Ron Reynolds' father and uncle fought for decades over their mother's estate. They never reconciled. "They got into it, and I watched for a lifetime as they never got out of it," Reynolds said.