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Xiana's murderer also killed Pinole girl

Curtis Dean Anderson confessed to the 1988 slaying of 7-year-old Amber Swartz-Garcia, police say.

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Haute couture struts its stuff

Parisian fashion houses take their turn on the runway with some truly exquisite creations.

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Taking mockery to new heights

Like fake news show "The Daily Show,"  Sacha Baron Cohen's "Brüno" aims for social satire ... albeit with far filthier paws.

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Nomar returns, but rookie steals show

On the night Garciaparra said goodbye, Brett Anderson said it all on the mound with his first career complete game, a two-hit shutout.

• Buck back to Triple-A

Investors eye IOUs

The California IOU has become the prey of so-called vulture investors who hope to profit by buying them on the cheap and redeeming them later.

Vietnam War architect McNamara dies at 93

The brainy Pentagon chief directed the escalation of the Vietnam War despite private doubts the war was winnable or worth fighting.

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Corridor of chic

From vintage typewriters at the Parish Trust to hand-painted furniture at Swankety Swank, Divisadero Corridor shops transform bits of jettisoned history into wares you'll love.

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Limited time offer

A wake up call for anyone who has ever dreamt of scaling the dramatic glaciers of South America's Sierra Nevada de Cocuy: The ice is melting fast. Plan your trip »

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