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Chapter & Verse Comic-Con 2013: A look at past comic books and a glimpse of the genre's future (+video)

Gerard Jones, author of 'Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book,' explains the origins of comic books, the hardships they went through, and where they are apt to go next.
Samsung Galaxy S4 made with new tracking feature

Samsung Galaxy S4 to add new built-in cellphone tracker, for a cost.
Asiana Airlines scraps lawsuit over racist pilot names

Asiana Airlines said Wednesday it no longer plans to sue a San Francisco TV station over the use of racially offensive names. KTVU-TV has already apologized for using fake names for four pilots on a plane that crashed in San Francisco on July 6, Asiana Airlines said.
Asiana Airlines: Some passengers face long odds for compensation

Because of international regulations, passengers aboard the Asiana Airlines flight that crashed in San Francisco on July 6, 2013 could receive drastically different amounts of monetary compensation from Asiana Airlines — even if they were sitting right next to one another, an attorney says.
Top 10 best 'flip market' cities

These 10 cities were the most profitable markets for people flipping a house in 2012, according to RealtyTrac. Can you guess which city had the highest average profit on flipped homes?
Stifling heat wave settles over northeast quarter of US. Not cool.

From the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast and back through Michigan, extreme heat is firing up this week over a broad area, prompting cities to prepare cooling centers.
Asiana flight attendants receive praise for role as first responders

In a profession often noted primarily for their appearance and customer service skills, the 12-person cabin crew aboard Asiana Flight 214 which crash-landed in San Fransisco July 6, has been recognized for their bravery and heroism.
USA Update Asiana pilot names: KTVU apologizes for racist prank, but lawsuit possible (+video)

Asiana pilot names were wrong and racist, KTVU apologizes. But amid an already controversial investigation into the Asiana Flight 214 crash, the airline threatens legal action.
Change Agent Reduce, reuse, recycle – and repair: New York's Pop-Up Repair shop

New York City’s Pop-Up Repair shop was an experiment aimed at learning how break the cycle of use-and-discard goods.
USA Update Asiana crash investigation criticized for giving too much information (+video)

US crash investigators looking into the Asiana accident have provided an unusual amount of information to the public. Is that heading off conspiracy theories or creating confusion?
USA Update Asiana crash: five clues to help understand what happened

Investigators are interviewing the flight's pilots and crew to help determine the cause of the Asiana crash at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday. Here are several factors under scrutiny.
Asiana Airlines crash: Shares plunge as airline faces scrutiny (+video)

Asiana Airlines is facing intense scrutiny after its Boeing 777 flight crashed Saturday in San Francisco. Although shares of Asiana Airlines dropped to their lowest level in three years, an aviation safety expert says he is optimistic about the airline's future.
Facebook Graph Search will see public roll-out beginning this week

Graph Search, Facebook's new search feature, has been in preview mode since earlier this year.
Is anyone there? UK scientists launch hunt for alien intelligence.

Eleven UK institutions plan to launch a collaborative effort to comb the universe for messages from intelligent alien life.
USA Update Asiana crash: Improved technology, standards, and training likely saved lives

From stronger seats to flight crew training that emphasizes a quick exit from the plane, improved standards are making crashes more survivable. The Asiana crash's statistics are no longer a rarity.
Asiana Airlines Flight 214 'black boxes' detail San Francisco crash landing

The crew of the Asiana Airlines aircraft that crashed Saturday at San Francisco airport tried to increase its speed and abort its landing just seconds before it hit the seawall in front of the runway, according to flight recorders recovered by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Asiana Airlines San Francisco crash: piecing together the evidence

Investigators have found the 'black boxes' from the Asiana Airlines crash landing in San Francisco. Weather was clear and there had been no reports of mechanical difficulties, which points to pilot performance.
Asiana Airlines crash: Details point to short landing, possible pilot error

The NTSB and other agencies have begun investigating the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 in San Francisco. Of the 307 passengers and crew, two were killed and 48 injured. Several dozen are unaccounted for, but many survived unhurt due to safety designs in the Boeing 777.
Officials look for causes of Asiana Flight 214 crash in San Francisco

Early reports indicate Asiana Flight 214 from Seoul, South Korea, was not in an emergency situation when it crash-landed at San Francisco Airport. Casualty figures are unavailable so far, but many passengers were able to escape.
Energy drinks, scrutinized for effects on kids, tout organic ingredients

Energy drinks manufacturers are pushing their organic ingredients to compete in an industry under fire for its products' ill effects on children and adolescents.
American Airlines-US Airways merger faces antitrust suit

American Airlines' merger with US Airways faces opposition in the form of an antitrust lawsuit filed in a San Francisco court. Critics of the American Airlines merger claim it would hurt consumers by driving up airfares.
BART strike: One union on board, more to go.

San Francisco's transit system may have an agreement with one union, but some 2,400 employees remain on strike after two days with no Bay Area commuter trains.
San Francisco BART strike snarls traffic, drains $73 million a day

As the San Francisco transit strike goes into its second day, BART says it's restarting talks with unions. In the face of delays and economic costs to the Bay Area, one industry is prospering because of the BART strike: ride-share companies.
10 organizations that protect the environment

We tell you about 10 organizations that are working to protect and conserve the environment. All 10 of these organizations have four-star ratings from Charity Navigator and at least $13.5 million in total annual expenses.
Monster energy drink: Another lawsuit over teen death

Monster energy drink: A lawsuit – the second in a year – alleges that Monster caused the death of a 19-year-old who habitually drank two cans of Monster a day for three years.