From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

A store clerk in Saint Paul wasn’t about to be robbed without a fight. Hakim Benyahia works the counter at the Ave. Grocery on Selby Avenue, never thinking one of his best sellers could help save his life.

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

More than 650 pets adopted from Joplin over the weekend

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

Technology columnist Mark W. Smith takes you through eight search engine tips, from how to travel better to how to find something even if you’re not quite sure what you're looking for. 06/28/2011

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

Montgomery County Police say more local gangs are using social media to communicate with others, even coordinating criminal activity.

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

Here’s the take on plants that will give great blooms during the summer.

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

A federal judge has blocked parts of Georgia’s new immigration law from taking effect until a legal challenge is resolved. Undocumented students planning to protest at the state capitol Tuesday say the fight isn't over.

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

The federal government is considering opening up the St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge after 40 years of being closed to the public. By Rik Jesse, edited by Caroline Perez. Posted June 28, 2011

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

Keep your pets safe this July 4th holiday.

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

The EF3 tornado that touched down in Sanford damaged Ed Matthews' mother’s home and killed his cousin.

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

Emergency agencies held a press conference at the Emergency Communications Center to discuss preparedness for the severe storms expected over the next 24 hours.

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

An aerial look at the path of the tornado that Joplin, Missouri.

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

Mike Rush reports.

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:01 PM

Raw video: Tornado forms in South Louisville. Gary Janey, president of the Wilder Park Neighborhood Association, recorded this video of the tornado that hit Churchill Downs about 8 p.m. Wednesday.

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:00 PM

SACRAMENTO - California has eliminated nearly 30,000 state cell phones since January, achieving much of the savings promised when Gov. Jerry Brown announced the cost-cutting measure.

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:00 PM

The Battle of Midway in June 1942 changed the course of World War II in the Pacific and influenced how today’s Navy operates. Only six months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US Navy defeated a superior Japanese Naval force. (DOD video)

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:00 PM

An expert weighs in on what consumers should be using

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:00 PM

Online hackers got passed Senate.gov’s security and a Bethesda gaming company's.

From: The Californian on Thu, Jul 07 2011 10:00 PM

The percentage of American fathers who live apart from their children has doubled over the last half-century. But, to their credit, many of today’s dads

From: The Californian on Wed, Apr 06 2011 7:07 PM

Congress' top two lawmakers sought to reinvigorate compromise talks Tuesday aimed at cutting tens of billions in federal spending.

From: The Californian on Mon, Mar 21 2011 4:39 PM

Tattoos for Japan