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Jimmy Connors: 12 things I learned from Connors memoir 'The Outsider'

Here are a dozen interesting items from "The Outsider: A Memoir" by tennis great Jimmy Connors.

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Idyllwild fire grows to more than 35 square miles

Idyllwild fire threatened a popular tourist destination Thursday and destroyed at least six houses and mobile homes. Tensions heightened late Wednesday after winds shifted, causing the Idyllwild fire to change course and head in the direction of Idyllwild, an artist community and hiking destination in the San Jacinto Mountains.
'Sharknado 2': The Syfy movie is getting a sequel

'Sharknado 2' has been greenlit, says network Syfy, and it will premiere in 2014. 'Sharknado 2' will center on sharks falling from the sky in New York City.
Energy Voices NYC to LA in 45 minutes? Tesla Motors CEO says 'Hyperloop' could do it.

Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk is throwing his weight behind a 'Hyperloop' network of pneumatic tubes that could transport travelers at high speeds along a magnetic-levitation track. The 'Hyperloop' could take someone from New York to Los Angeles in 45 minutes and New York to Beijing in just 2 hours, according to the Tesla CEO.
Zimmerman trial verdict: L.A. protesters struggle to stamp out violence (+video)

L.A. officials and leaders of the demonstrations against the not-guilty verdict in the Zimmerman trial were united Tuesday in warning the violence would undercut the protesters' desired message.
In Gear Will smartphone apps cut down on cars on the road?

Startups that help app users find rides with nearby drivers are hoping to cut down on the number of cars on the road, and if traditional taxi companies don't adapt, they'll probably be run out of business, Read says.
Housing alert: Flippers are back

As housing prices rise, 'flippers' who buy homes below market value, fix them up and sell them at a profit are returning to the real estate scene. Flippers could play a key role in the housing recovery.
Decoder Wire Will George Zimmerman now face federal charges? (+video)

The Justice Department is reviewing the evidence to see if there is a basis for civil rights charges against George Zimmerman. Such a case would have to prove that Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin primarily due to race.
Katmai bears star in nature's 'Jersey Shore'

Katmai bears are the star of an Internet 'reality show' based in the Katmai National Park and Preserve in remote Alaska. Eight web cams have been set up at various parts of the park to livestream the daily life and drama of the park's famed Katmai bears.
'Glee' star, Cory Monteith, found dead in Vancouver hotel room

Cory Monteith, who played Finn Hudson on Fox's hit series 'Glee,' was found dead in his hotel room in Vancouver on Saturday. Police said there were no signs of foul play, though the actor, 31, had admitted to struggling with addiction issues.
Police in Florida warn against riots in wake of a George Zimmerman verdict

As jurors in the George Zimmerman trial began deliberations Friday, officials warn against post-verdict violence and take precautions to stem it. Are conditions ripe for racial unrest? At least one expert doubts it.
Paula Deen fires legal team after admitting racial slurs

Paula Deen announced last week she had cut ties with her longtime agent who helped make her a Food Network star and start a media and merchandising empire that has largely collapsed.
Culture Cafe 'Sharknado': Syfy's original movie centers on... sharks in a tornado

'Sharknado,' a Syfy original movie, follows a community where the combination of sharks and foul weather mean tornadoes of sharks are flying through the air.
Immigration and assimilation: Finding a cultural foothold ... in a gang

Alex Sanchez, an undocumented Salvadoran who couldn't find stability in the mainstream as a youth, found unity in a gang. After a long struggle, he has become an internationally known peacemaker and gang interventionist.
Fourth of July accident involving fireworks in California injures dozens (+video)

Fourth of July accident: A platform containing fireworks for a California Fourth of July celebration tipped over and shot the pyrotechnics into the crowd. The Fourth of July accident resulted in numerous injuries, but no fatalities.
Jimmy Connors: 12 things I learned from Connors memoir 'The Outsider'

Here are a dozen interesting items from "The Outsider: A Memoir" by tennis great Jimmy Connors.
Heat wave scorches California

A heat wave moved its way through California Friday morning where temperatures were already topping 90 degrees Fahrenheit across many areas of the Los Angeles basin. The heat wave is expected to worsen over the weekend as temperatures could hit 120 degrees in the desert.
US home prices rise again: why this housing recovery has legs

Consumer confidence is up, and the population and demand for housing are growing. And, after a six-year slump in new home construction, the supply is down, all fueling a steady rise in US home prices.
Supermoon: when to see it in all its glory

This weekend the moon reaches its full phase while also reaching the nearest-Earth position of its orbit, creating views of a 'supermoon.' It's a rare astronomical treat.
In Gear Tesla 90-second battery swap to cost $60 to $80

Tesla will allow drivers to fully charge their car battery in just 90 seconds for $60 to $80. The first battery swaps, slated to be in service later this year, will be available between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Top Picks: Clairy Browne & The Bangin' Rackettes' debut album, Frying Pan News' poetry initiative, and more

Bobby McFerrin records an album of African-American spirituals, StarMap 3D identifies constellations, and more.
Microsoft pulls a 180, says new Xbox One will work offline

Microsoft announced that its new Xbox One game console will be able to play games offline, and will allow users to lend or sell used disc-based games.
Focus China puts up a green wall to US trash

US recyclers are nervous about losing their largest market after China began enforcing new environmental laws this year.
Greg Louganis getting married? Diving legend plans a fall wedding.

Greg Louganis, four-time Olympic gold medal winner, has announced that he will marry Johnny Chaillot later this year.
10 biggest US foundations and what they do

What are the 10 biggest foundations in the United States? Here they are in ascending order, based on their assets, along with a little bit about what social problems each addresses.
Iran election: What does Hassan Rohani mean for the United States?

Iran's new president Hassan Rohani is considered a reform-minded moderate. But ruling clerics and the Revolutionary Guard remain in control of Iran's nuclear program and foreign affairs – including its close relationship with the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.