From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:36 PM

As many as nine people were believed to be missing after a Coast Guard plane collided with a military helicopter off the Southern California. A pilot did report seeing a fireball in the vicinity of the crash site. (Oct. 30)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:35 PM

CAPTION: 50 Cent teams up with Danny Dyer to cause some trouble in crime thriller 'Dead Man Running.' In his British movie debut, 50 gives the lowdown on playing a violent gangland loan shark. (Oct. 28)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:35 PM

Hurricane Rick has become an "extremely dangerous" Category 5 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast. The National Hurricane Center says it is packing winds of 160 mph. (Oct. 17)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:34 PM

Authorities say Jeffry Picower, a Fla. philanthropist and a friend of Bernard Madoff for decades, has died. Picower was the former N.Y. lawyer and accountant alleged to have extracted billions of dollars from the Madoff investment scheme. (Oct. 25)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:34 PM

Beat writer Kevin Acee reflects on the Chargers loss to the Denver Broncos and what a 2-3 record means in this division. Video by Sharon "Annie" Heilbrunn.

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:34 PM

Renee Zellweger, Julianne Moore, Katie Holmes and Emily Blunt pay tribute to Julie Andrews as Elle Magazine’s 16th annual Women in Hollywood gala celebrates its nominees.(Oct.20)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:33 PM

The Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession on Thursday, and expects to receive a one-year jail sentence. (Oct. 22)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:31 PM

The Yankees take advantage of a fielding blunder to beat the Los Angeles Angels Saturday and take command of the American League Championship series. (Oct. 18)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:30 PM

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber diagnosed with prostate cancer; Morrissey released from hospital following overnight stay; 'Paranormal Activity' beats 'Saw' to top US box office. (Oct. 26)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:30 PM

Norv, Philip, LT and Gates speak out about the loss to the Broncos, and Annie finds the fans and Barack Obama (well, sort of). Special appearance by the Weddle family. Video by Sharon "Annie" Heilbrunn.

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:26 PM

A three-day love-in devoted to pop culture opened Friday with William Shatner unveiling his new comic book and fans geeking out on the latest video games, toys and electronics. (Oct. 17)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 5:17 PM

As the criminal investigation continues into last week’s helium balloon hoax in Colorado, neighbors of the Henne family paint a picture of an unusual family. (Oct. 20)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 4:14 PM

Bruce Springsteen cancels show after roadie’s death; Bill Cosby receives Mark Twain humor prize in Washington; Elizabeth Taylor calls Jackson film "brilliant." (Oct. 27)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 4:03 PM

As the criminal investigation continues into last week’s helium balloon hoax in Colorado, neighbors of the Henne family paint a picture of an unusual family. (Oct. 20)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 3:54 PM

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From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 3:44 PM

CAPTION: 50 Cent teams up with Danny Dyer to cause some trouble in crime thriller 'Dead Man Running.' In his British movie debut, 50 gives the lowdown on playing a violent gangland loan shark. (Oct. 28)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 3:43 PM

Ludacris is more known for his rap songs than his community service. But he is using is non-profit organization to benefit under-served communities and calling on other celebrities and hip-hop heads to give back. (Oct. 28)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 3:43 PM

Barnes & Noble has unveiled the "nook," a new electronic-book reader that will compete with Amazon.com’s Kindle. (Oct. 21)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 3:41 PM

Tom Hanks says Beyonce’s 'Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)' is his favorite song of the year. (Oct. 30)

From: signonsandiego on Sat, Oct 31 2009 3:32 PM

AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo previews three top games this week in college football, including No. 10 TCU vs. No. 16 BYU. Top-ranked Alabama meets Tennessee, while No. 13 Penn State travels to Michigan. (Oct. 21)