New Robot Surgeon Works on Its Own
A new type of robot can perform tricky surgery as well as — and in some cases better than — human surgeons, NBC News reported. Researchers with Children’s National Medical Center in Washington said the...
View ArticleMan Guilty of Murdering Va. Student
A jury found Steven Briel guilty of first-degree murder, strangulation and abduction in the death of a University of Mary Washington student last year.Grace Mann, 20, was killed April 17, 2015, at the...
View ArticleHigh End Car Makers Developing SUVs
The 2017 Bentley Bentayga will be the most expensive in the U.S. with a base price of $229,000, NBC News reported. And that's just the beginning of luxury carmakers producing SUVs.It's being billed as...
View ArticleSoCal Teacher Hospitalized in Ireland With H1N1
A teacher from San Diego who contracted H1N1 on a school trip to Ireland remains hospitalized overseas with one wish: to come home in time to watch his teenage daughter attend prom.Officials with the...
View ArticleLocal Student Given Presidential Scholar Award
He's co-president of his school's mock-trial program, made top 50 for the National Chemistry Olympiad, and plays water polo for his high school.Westview High School Senior Emmit Pert can now add being...
View ArticleLead Found in Boston Schools' Water
Lead has been found in the drinking water of several public schools in Boston, officials confirmed Wednesday.Water fountains installed at six schools were prematurely activated before testing had been...
View ArticleMesa College Police Investigating Sexual Battery
Mesa College Police are investigating a sexual battery that occurred on campus Tuesday.An email alert was sent out to students at Mesa College. Nearly 4 Years Later, Horton Plaza Park Reopens The...
View ArticleDeer's Head in the Light Globe
It gives new meaning to "deer in the headlights."A New York State Department of Environmental Conservation officer rescued a deer after the critter got its head stuck in a light globe on Long Island....
View ArticleCali. Doctor Center of Prince Death
A Mill Valley, California doctor’s office became Ground Zero for all-things Prince on Wednesday, a day after a newspaper reported that the late pop artist had been trying to get drug recovery help from...
View ArticleSailor Found Alive After 2 Months Adrift
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a sailor in the Pacific Ocean after spending two months adrift, NBC News reported. During his time at sea, he witnessed the death of three fellow shipmates and was able to...
View ArticleLocal Student Named U.S. Presidential Scholar
A high school senior from San Diego has earned a prestigious honor: he’s among the 52nd class of U.S. Presidential Scholars announced by the U.S. Department of Education Wednesday.Emmit K. Pert – a...
View ArticleSuspect Nabs More Than $400 in Hair Care Products from Business
San Diego police (SDPD) are asking residents to help identify a suspect who stole more than $400 in hair care products from a local business. The theft happened at approximately 2:35 a.m. Tuesday when...
View Article'Mr. Wonder' to Be Extradited to Louisiana: DA
A former Louisiana television personality known as "Mr. Wonder", arrested in San Diego County on charges he sexually abused young children decades ago at a free camp, will be extradited to Louisiana to...
View ArticleClinton Defends Against Sanders & Trump
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will now be defending her campaign from two flanks as Bernie Sanders' campaign continues and the sudden departure of Donald Trump's rivals have made...
View ArticleNearly 4 Years Later, Horton Plaza Park Reopens
The revamped and renovated Horton Plaza Park opened its doors in the heart of Downtown San Diego on Wednesday, but it's the project's three-and-a-half year history that won't be printed on any plaque...
View ArticleAnita Alvarez Seeks to Recuse Self
The embattled state's attorney of Cook County, Illinois, has asked to recuse herself from the murder prosecution of Officer Jason Van Dyke, the white Chicago police officer who shot a black teen 16...
View ArticleOld Town's Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
San Diegans love Cinco de Mayo and perhaps the best place to celebrate the Mexican holiday is at Old Town State Historic Park – at least on this side of the border.Each year, Old Town hosts one epic,...
View ArticleWal-Mart Welcomes Back Its Greeters
Wal-Mart is bringing back its store greeters this summer after eliminating the position from its 5,000-plus U.S. stores four years ago, NBC News reported.The Arkansas-based retail giant said a pilot...
View ArticleLEGOLAND Opens New Ninja-Themed Ride
LEGOLAND California Resort in Carlsbad unveiled its newest ride Thursday: an interactive attraction that gives visitors a chance to train like a ninja.Dubbed “Ninjago The Ride,” the attraction is...
View ArticleStudents Rally to Make Cancer-Stricken Classmate's Dream Come True
Classmates of a San Diego 18-year-old fighting cancer are hoping to lift his spirits by arranging a meet up with his heroes: the cast of “Captain America.”Grossmont High School’s ASB club is taking...
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