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L.A. bomb threats: Two threats, two very different responses

Bomb threats made against Cal State L.A. and 'Cal State Berkeley' (presumably UC-Berkeley) prompted the L.A. campus to evacuate while Berkeley conducted quiet searches.
'Beaver' actor dies, leaves legacy as 'Lumpy' (+video)

Beaver actor dies: Larry Banks, the actor who played Lumpy Rutherford on the sitcom 'Leave It to Beaver,' passed on Saturday.
Chapter & Verse World Book Night US: Washington, Michigan, and New York attract the most volunteers

As World Book Night approaches again, a list of rankings shows where volunteers – who give away free books on April 23 – are most heavily clustered in the US.
Pat Summerall dies, leave TV sportscasting legacy (+video)

Pat Summerall dies: The former football player turned sportscaster, Pat Summerall delivered the details on 16 Super Bowls, the Masters, and the U.S. Open tennis tournament with a simple, understated style.
American Airlines computer glitch grounds flights nationwide

American Airlines grounded flights across the country Tuesday due to a computer glitch. Thousands of American Airlines passengers were stranded, and flights will resume at 5:30 p.m. EDT.
Antarctic ice tells conflicting story about climate change's role in big melt

Two different areas of Antarctica tell two very different stories about how climate change might be affecting ice melt. The data appear to confirm that climate change impacts can be very local.
Boston Marathon bombing: Feds raid apartment, police seek rental van (+video)

Federal authorities late Monday removed several bags from an apartment in a nearby suburb. Police investigating the Boston Marathon bombing have also issued an alert for a rental van and for a hooded man who left the area before the blasts.
Boston Marathon bombings: What could the motives have been?

The investigation into the Boston Marathon bombings is just beginning and motives are not known. But the date and location of the attack suggest some possibilities.
Riddell helmet suit: $11.5 million jury award to Colorado family

Riddell helmet suit: $11.5 million jury award against helmet manufacturer was given to high school boy who had concussion playing football. The helmet suit ruling comes as Riddell faces a similar suit from NFL players.
John Galardi dies, leaves Wienerschnitzel hot dog chain legacy

John Galardi dies: Founder of the Wienerschnitzel hot dog chain, John Galardi built a chain of some 350 restaurants selling more than 120 million hot dogs annually in 10 states.
Coachella 2013: Red Hot Chilli Peppers rock in the wind (+video)

Coachella 2013. The Coachella music festival featured Red Hot Chilli Peppers, R. Kelly, and EDM. The Coachella 2013 festival returned to its rock and taste-maker roots with Blur, The Stone Roses, and Phoenix.
Boston Marathon: Defending champ now holds seat in Kenya's parliament

Wesley Korir returns to defend his title in today's running of the 117th Boston Marathon, weeks after winning an election back in Kenya.
Comedian Jonathan Winters: elastic talent

Turning back the clock to a 1975 interview with The Christian Science Monitor
Maria Tallchief dies, leaves legacy as first American prima ballerina

Maria Tallchief dies: One of the first native American prima ballerinas, Maria Tallchief was Osage Indian. Tallchief worked with choreographer George Balanchine.
Fox threatens to leave network TV in protest over Aereo lawsuit

A court has sided with Internet TV start-up Aereo over the big networks. Now, Fox threatening to cut its broadcast signals.
What is killing California sea lion pups? Why unusual event is a concern (+video)

Scientists say the sea lions reveal 'important things about what is going on in our oceans.' Food shortages and disease are being looked at as possible causes of the 'unusual mortality event' in California.
Mick Fleetwood files for separation from wife of 17 years (+video)

Mick Fleetwood, drummer of Fleetwood Mac, is filing for legal separation from his wife. Mick Fleetwood and the rest of the band are on tour now. The band has been together for four decades.
Two things you need to know about Halle Berry: She's pregnant and charitable

Halle Berry announced her second pregnancy and an ambitious charitable venture with Michael Kors. Halle Berry said she wants to talk to mothers in the developing world about prenatal care and child nutrition while she's pregnant.
Roger Ebert gets his final 'thumbs up'

Roger Ebert's funeral was attended by family, friends, and fans. "It didn't matter to him your race, creed, color," said his widow. "He had a big enough heart to accept and love all."
Microsoft Xbox 720 event scheduled for May 21: report

According to a new report, Microsoft will introduce the Xbox 720 console at a press event in late May.
Annette Funicello was a Mouseketeer, beach-movie star

Annette Funicello appeared on 'The Mickey Mouse Club' in the 1950s and starred in a series of movies with Frankie Avalon. Annette Funicello died April 8.
Teen hikers lost on California trail recovering in hospital

A young man and woman were rescued this week after losing their way on a winding mountain trail near Orange County. They had been separated sometime Sunday night; both were found less than a mile from their car.
NCAA Final Four preview: Louisville, WSU, Mich., and Syracuse will keep things lively

The Cardinals, Shockers, Wolverines, and Orange all average right around 70 points per game this season. Depending on your team or the style of play, college basketball fans should be entertained this weekend at the Final Four.
Second hiker found, clinging to canyon wall

An Easter Sunday day hike on turned into a five-day search through thickly forested canyons for two lost hikers. One was rescued last night, while the second hiker was found today.
Fort Knox shooting leaves one civilian dead

An investigation is ongoing in the shooting death of a Fort Knox civilian employee Wednesday. Authorities have said the attack was not random and that they are "investigating a personal incident."