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The Conversation: Soldiers want service to count

By Foon Rhee - Updated: 3:39 pm

A proposed law in California would require colleges and state health licensing boards to accept relevant military training and experience toward course credits and licensing qualifications.

Wilton family rescued after small airplane crash in SW Idaho

The Associated Press - Published: 3:25 pm

An Army National Guard helicopter on Sunday plucked a husband and wife and their adult daughter from a remote area in Owyhee County in southwest Idaho after their small airplane crashed.

Caltrans records reveal concerns about Bay Bridge concrete

By Charles Piller - Updated: 3:01 pm

A builder of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge failed to disclose that a 19-foot section of concrete in the foundation of the span's signature tower had not hardened before it was tested.

California correctional officer battling cancer nears victory in fight to keep her job

By Cynthia Hubert - Updated: 3:21 pm

Hours after a needle fed another round of toxic chemotherapy into her veins, Sandra Knott wondered aloud whether she would survive to don the crisp uniform of a state correctional officer again.

The Public Eye: Appeals court tosses El Dorado rule on misdemeanor defendants

By Denny Walsh - Updated: 8:35 am

The El Dorado County judiciary's penchant for doing things its own way has run afoul of a state appeals court.

Ailene Voisin: Ten years ago, Kings lost to Lakers in epic playoff series

By Ailene Voisin - Updated: 1:22 pm

Before recurring arena hassles ruined the mood, poor personnel decisions diminished the product and a devastating injury to Chris Webber crippled a franchise, the Kings were one of the most entertaining acts … in the world.

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Will Power (12), of Australia, drives under Mike Conway, of England, after they made contact in the first turn during IndyCar's Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 27, 2012. To see a gallery of images from the Indy 500, click here.
Gian Mattia D'Alberto / AP

Canada's Ryder Hesjedal Kisses the trophy after winning the 95th Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy cycling race, in Milan, Italy, Sunday, May 27, 2012. Hesjedal won the 95th Giro d'Italia finishing 16 seconds ahead of Joaquin Rodriguez in the general classification after overhauling the Spaniard's lead on the final stage in Milan. Hesjedal started the 21st stage 31 seconds behind Rodriguez, but completed the 28.2-kilometer (17.52-mile) individual time trial in 34 minutes, 15 seconds to finish the race in a total time of 91 hours, 39 minutes and 2 seconds. He becomes the first Canadian to win the Giro. Marco Pinotti won the stage in 33:06.
George Abdaladze / AP

Gergian opposition supporters gather on the square in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, Sunday, May 27, 2012, with the column of George the Victorious in the center. Tens of thousands of people have thronged the streets of Georgia's capital to show their opposition to President Mikhail Saakashvili, in the largest anti-government demonstration in three years. The demonstration, which drew at least 40,000 people, was seen as a test of the opposition's public support in Tbilisi ahead of a parliamentary election in October.
Victor R. Caivano / AP

A model wears a creation by Triya summer collection during Fashion Rio in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, May 26, 2012.
Rodrigo Abd / AP

In this May 3, 2012 photo, an inmate, handcuffed to the bars of his cell as punishment for beating a guard, smokes a cigarette at the San Pedro Sula Central Corrections Facility in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Inside one of Honduras' most dangerous and overcrowded prisons, inmates operate a free-market bazaar, selling everything from iPhones to prostitutes. Guards do not cross into the inner sanctum controlled by prisoners, and prisoners do not breach the perimeter controlled by guards.