Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some patients, lawsuits say
Soon after Scott Ebert had his arthritic right hip replaced at 48, he felt so much better he named his new puppy Stryker, after the cool-sounding brand of his hip implant.
View ArticleNotable quotables: Ed Sheeran; Nicki Minaj; Beyonce
"If you know a country girl in cowboy boots who says 'y'all' and can lasso a bull, you can hook me up. I'm down!"
View ArticleEvangelical churches refine message on gay issues
The Rev. Robert Jeffress has changed the way he talks about homosexuality from the pulpit.
View ArticleMom helps girls navigate teenage years
HILTON HEAD, S.C. - When Rhonda Mincey's daughter was 13 years old, she started getting into trouble. She was skipping school and hanging out with the wrong crowd.
View ArticleVideo-game preview: 'Sim City' is still absurdly addicting
Maxis, the creators of the Sims and Spoor franchise, have always had big intentions for its original startup. Allowing players to unleash UFO's on your citizens, and making sure you have enough funding...
View ArticleHype: Try this 'lockable' ponytail comb
Teens with long hair - curly or straight - can pile it up in this new comb-clip combo.
View ArticleTraining: Outdoor Show focuses on lightweight innovations
The Outdoor Retailer show is one of the biggest trade shows in the country, offering the latest outdoor gear to retailers. It hits Salt Lake City twice a year, summer and winter, to show off the newest...
View Article7 tips for improving your SAT scores
It's SAT test-taking time, and for many juniors and seniors in high school, that means the race is on to cram for a better grade. Want to really nail the SAT this year? Here are 7 tips to help you get...
View ArticleGame day, with kids
That's right, your kids want to join you for the big game! But don't cry in your beer just yet; you won't be missing out on any belly bumping or wardrobe malfunctions. Just follow Daddy Nickell's great...
View ArticleMoney fund disclosures not just about need to know
The more informed you are, the better. Yet there's so much information about mutual funds available, from performance data to legal disclosures, that it's understandable to wonder what information you...
View ArticleL.A. Cardinal Mahony stripped of public church duties
Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez on Thursday announced dramatic actions in response to the priest abuse scandal, saying that Cardinal Roger Mahony would be stripped of public duties in the church and...
View ArticleCardinal Mahony relieved of church duties
LOS ANGELES-In a move unprecedented in the American Catholic Church, Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez announced Thursday that he had relieved his predecessor, Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, of all public...
View ArticleAdult ailments may have roots in youth trauma
Stress and trauma in childhood tend to lead to anxiety and poor health in adulthood, according to Minnesota's first-ever survey of adults about "adverse experiences" in their youth.
View ArticleBaseball mystery: How did Bible with players' signatures end up in library bin?
Joanne Murphy knew something was unusual when she opened up an old Bible last month. The holy book turned up among the tens of thousands of materials donated to the Friends of the Sacramento Public...
View ArticleL.A.'s Cardinal Mahony defends actions in abuse cases
Responding to a public rebuke by his successor, Cardinal Roger M. Mahony insisted that he tried his best to deal with the priest molestation scandal but fell short because not enough was known about...
View ArticleSunday will be a roller-coaster day for Jack and Jackie Harbaugh
Super Bowl XLVII: The game that has launched a thousand cringe-inducing puns.
View ArticleColin Kaepernick's siblings bask in the limelight, too
In the eyes of Kyle Kaepernick and Devon Kaepernick Santos, 49ers phenom Colin Kaepernick is just your typical, pain-in-the-rump kid brother.
View ArticleJerry Brewer: Jack Harbaugh a lesson in authenticity
Let me tell you about Jack Harbaugh, the father of the Super siblings. The man is the most authentic person I've ever met. If he were food, he'd have an organic label on his chest.
View ArticleGail MarksJarvis: Don't grow giddy over rising stock market
After running in terror from stocks since the financial crisis, individuals are suddenly feeling cozy again about a stock market that has gained 120 percent since early 2009.
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