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When a Supreme Court retirement is as widely anticipated as that of John Paul Stevens, the list of prospective successors is bound to be public. In this case, it's also remarkably short. Other prospects may emerge, but three names sure to be on the list are Solicitor General Elena Kagan and federal appeals judges Diane Wood and Merrick Garland.

Commercial TV has one central objective: to make money. The popularity of programs is closely monitored so advertising prices can be set. But the TV monitoring agency Nielsen is having trouble keeping up with viewers as they flock online to watch their shows.

Opinion polls indicate that the showgirl is the No. 1 role model for young Italian women. Women dominate in advertising and TV shows, but the presence of women in the Italian work force, in management and in politics is drastically lower than in the rest of Europe. Some blame Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

Wacky Comic-Con Moments: Rosario Dawson as Kevin Smith? Jack Black Sings!

Lots of studies have shown that cigarette smoke isn't good for a fetus. So many pregnant women use nicotine gum or skin patches or inhalers to help them stay away from cigarettes.

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The field of candidates running to replace former congressman Randy Cunningham is growing. An eighth Republican formally announced his candidacy for the 50th District Monday. KPBS reporter Alison St.

We've rounded up some Halloween-related news. Think of this as our treat bag:

Unions representing state and local government employees have long been able to protect benefits that are the envy of private-sector workers. With the economy in trouble, though, public employee unions are suddenly losing a lot of battles.

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