WASHINGTON — A leading Republican senator said Sunday he would hold up Senate confirmation of President Barack Obama's nominees to head the Pentagon and the CIA until the White House provided more … more

LOS ANGELES  — Mumford & Sons wrapped up a completely unpredictable GrammyAwards with perhaps the most surprising win of the night, taking home album of the year for "Babel." It … more

SAN FRANCISCO — Homeowners on the hunt for sparkling solar panels are lured by ads filled with images of pristine landscapes and bright sunshine, and words about the technology's benefits for the … more

LOS ANGELES — Three people were killed Sunday in a pre-dawn helicopter crash in a rural area of northern Los Angeles County while filming for a new reality TV show for the Discovery Channel. The … more

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A fugitive ex-Los Angeles police officer was charged Monday with murdering a Riverside officer in a potential death penalty case, but hundreds of tips triggered by a $1 million … more

It’s a new year. And with every new year people make goals to drop weight, cut cholesterol or be healthy. Sometimes it lasts a lifetime and sometimes it only lasts the first two weeks before you can’t hold back the urge for a bowl of ice cream or hamburger. more

Our friendship started with food. My co-worker always had these beautiful, exotic and delicious smelling lunches. One day it sparked a conversation and that was all it took. more

Preheat your pan Many inexperienced or hurried cooks won’t heat the pan enough before adding oil and food. more

With rising costs on everything, here are a few tips that can help you get the most bang for your buck at the grocery store: more

It can be fast, it can be fun, it can be a killer workout or a leisurely way to kill a winter afternoon. When there’s snow on the ground, you can pretty much go anywhere on a pair of cross-country skis, from groomed ski areas to a snowy field or wooded glen. more