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Something for Nothing

A poignantly dark comedy follows a 1970s Californian businessman who takes wing as a fledgling smuggler.
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/04
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EPA halts imports of Chinese ATVs, off-road motorcycles

Four Chinese ATV and motorcycle manufacturers lost permission to import. The EPA found their certificates of compliance with air-quality standards had false or incomplete data.
Gulf oil spill: Five numbers that could sink BP CEO Hayward

Gulf oil spill has cost BP nearly half its market value and at least $10 million a day in potential US fines. Can BP CEO Hayward survive those losses?
Josh Brolin and John Malkovich star in 'Jonah Hex': movie review

Josh Brolin plays the post-Civil War bounty hunter Jonah Hex.
BP oil spill: Tony Hayward's stonewalling approach before Congress

Members on both sides of the aisle left Thursday’s hearing frustrated by the stonewalling, as the CEO refused to acknowledge liability or even mistakes in the BP oil spill.
Obama and BP: Still on the same team in Gulf oil spill clean-up?

The Obama administration has sought to distance itself from BP this week, repeatedly criticizing BP for its efforts in the Gulf oil spill clean-up. But behind the scenes, cooperation continues.
Once again, BP experiment in Gulf spill hits snag, beaches unprotected by oil containment booms

BP CEO says BP and its oil containment booms had been successful in keeping most of the oil away from the eastern coast.
BP stops short of accepting blame, plans a 'top kill' to plug oil leak

BP will attempt a 'top kill' in which heavy mud and cement would be shot into the well to plug it up.
How to stop the BP oil spill: What else can be tried now?

BP has failed to manually shut the blowout preventer, and it could take three months to drill a relief well. Before then, BP will try to put a giant hood over the leaking wellhead, or perhaps even install a second preventer. But no short-term options have a proven track record to stop an oil spill.
Charges for using EMS: a California town’s plan sows confusion

Tracy, California, made headlines when word incorrectly got out that it would charge $300 for each 911 call. Under a law passed last year, most households will pay less than $50 annually to offset the cost of emergency medical services.
'Green' energy a tiny share of stimulus plan

Supporters see the plan's $24 billion on renewables as a first step toward a new energy economy.
Delays, mistakes plague 911 system

More calls and new technologies have increased pressure on emergency responders.
Global warming could lead to more kittens

Shelters across the country are reporting an increased intake of cats and kittens. Some experts blame climate change.