Watch Live: Annular Solar Eclipse Creates Ring of Fire

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Early Sunday evening QCA residents will get the chance to see the state's first annular eclipse in 18 years – although they won't get to view all of it. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun. A total eclipse is when

This New Moon brings with it another astronomical viewing delight for much of the Northern Hemisphere! An Annular Eclipse. This means that from a certain band of the Earth, viewers will get to see a “Ring of Fire” around the

AP The moon nearly covers the sun during the peak of an annular eclipse seen in Tinian in the Northern Marianas islands in June 2002. By Anjeanette Damon (contact) KSNV coverage of optometrist's views on viewing an eclipse, May 19, 2012.

Email. sun_tour.jpg With the Bay Area conveniently located on the West Coast, astronomical neophytes and curious minds will have an opportunity to view an annular eclipse of the sun late Sunday afternoon–fog permitting.

Okay, you Astronomy buffs– Please now, relieve my ignorance. As you all know by now, I have some reservations about the veracity of the ENTIRE astronomical community. Take this photo, on the Slooh si.

Cardinals shut out by Dodgers; Lance Berkman injured

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Lance Berkman, who has already spent time on the disabled list this season with a strained calf, left Saturday night's game after stretching at first base for a slightly errant throw from shortstop Rafael Furcal. According to Jim

Assuming there is no damage to the ligament, then Berkman could be able to return in a few days. If something more serious lurks, then Matt Carpenter and will be seeing a lot of time at first base.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has been trying to pick his spots in terms of when to give 36-year-old first baseman Lance Berkman days off because of his history of knee problems.More >> St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny has been

The St. Louis Cardinals have suffered several key injuries this season; they lost ace Chris Carpenter at the beginning of spring training and he hasn't pitched at all, and Lance Berkman went down

The St. Louis Cardinals placed 1B Lance Berkman on the DL Sunday with a knee injury, the details of which have yet to be released. Berkman hurt the knee stretching for a throw Saturday night and an MRI was performed

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg weds one day after IPO

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Billie Joe Armstrong performed a touching love song at the wedding of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg yesterday — which was captured gloriously in…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week — from birthday, to IPO, to I DO. By Allyson Magda, Handout via AP This photo provided by Facebook shows Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan

By John D. Sutter, CNN CEO Mark Zuckerberg rings the Nasdaq opening bell Friday morning from Facebook headquarters in Menlo Park, California. Facebook shares are priced at $38 each at opening. At that price, Facebook's IPO will raise $16 billion,

So you didn't bunk with Mark Zuckerberg at Harvard, you haven't spent the past eight years slinging code for a certain social network, and you had zero chance of scoring even a single insider's share of the hottest IPO ever.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – For Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, it was quite a week — from birthday, to IPO, to I DO. By Allyson Magda, Handout via AP This photo provided by Facebook shows Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan

Anti-NATO, war protesters rally in Chicago

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By Scott Powers | ESPNChicago.com CHICAGO — Just a year ago, Kosuke Fukudome was wearing a blue uniform when the Chicago Cubs clashed with the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field. But after spending a majority of his first four major league seasons

This weekend sixty heads of state, 2500 journalists and thousands of protesters have arrived in Chicago for the two day Nato meeting beginning Sunday, explains CBS News. Related on HuffPost: Contribute to this Story:

A group linked to the hacktivist collective Anonymous claims to have taken down the Chicago police department website as authorities are looking into whether the City of Chicago website was also hit in the cyber strike.

Portland, OR (Sports Network) – The Portland Timbers will need to continue their strong defensive play on Sunday if they wish to pick up some much-needed points as the club will look to slow down a surging Chicago Fire side at Jeld- Wen Field.

CHICAGO – Police say a 24-year-old Chicago man is in custody after being accused of planning to make a Molotov cocktail to be used during the NATO summit. A police spokeswoman says Sebastian Senakiewicz has been charged with one felony count of

Memorial Day travel deals are only a car ride away ANDREW M. SEDER Steals & Deals

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When you hit the road this coming weekend for Memorial Day travel, perhaps a meal at a TravelCenters of America or Petro Stopping Centers is in order, especially if you have kids age 10 or younger. Through Sept. 3, sit down restaurants located inside

While the overall economy continues to improve slightly, Americans continue to face a new challenge this year: steadily increasing gas prices.

By Brittany M. Wehner/Today's Sunbeam Enlarge Bill Gallo Jr./Today's Sunbeam The Pennsville Memorial Day Parade marched through the center of town Saturday May 19,2012. Toronto Blue Jays t-baller Rylee Miller waves her flag.

By Denise Allabaugh (Staff Writer) Auto travel over Memorial Day weekend is expected to rise 1.2 percent from last year and drivers will benefit from a recent drop in gasoline prices, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. AAA projects 34.8 million Americans

Thanks to Memorial Day Parade Marshal Ed Guenther and fellow volunteers for pulling the parade and ceremony together. If you want to participate, call Ed. By Pem McNerney The Daniel Hand High School Tiger Band practices Thursday for the upcoming

Mariners try to close out road trip with sweep of Rockies

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Seattle Mariners at Colorado Rockies, series preview.

By Vinnie Duber / MLB.com | 05/20/12 1:50 PM ET KANSAS CITY — D-backs shortstop Willie Bloomquist was hitting .212 prior to this seven-game road trip and has since gone on a mini hot streak — raising his average to .260 entering Sunday's series

After a rough start to their current 10-game road trip, the Seattle Mariners could wrap up the swing with a series sweep if they can defeat the Colorado Rockies when the two meet in the series finale of a three- game set this afternoon.

By The New York Times Then they Taking a road trip? Here are some favorite Western drives of New York Times writers: The Pacific Coast Highway, which runs along much of the California coast, is probably one of the most iconic stretches of road in the

After a rough start to their current 10-game road trip, the Seattle Mariners could wrap up the swing with a series sweep if they can defeat the Colorado Rockies when the two meet in the series finale of a three- game set this afternoon.

I'll Have Another Set to Go for Another at Belmont

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Welcome to our coverage of the 137th Preakness Stakes.

Two weeks ago, J. Paul Reddam's I'll Have Another ran down pacesetter Bodemeister to take the Kentucky Derby under the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs. On Saturday, I'll Have Another took on that pacesetting rival in the

Before I'll Have Another's achievements disappear into a cloud of Canadian nationalistic fervour leading up to the Belmont Stakes on June 9, let's take a moment to find a little perspective here. This actually could be far, far bigger than most

Welcome to our coverage of the 137th Preakness Stakes.

BALTIMORE (AP) — I'll Have Another poked his head out of his stall, started nibbling on his nameplate tacked to a wall and looked up at all the people watching his every move.

I'll Have Another set to go for another at Belmont

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Before I'll Have Another's achievements disappear into a cloud of Canadian nationalistic fervour leading up to the Belmont Stakes on June 9, let's take a moment to find a little perspective here. This actually could be far, far bigger than most

Even though the US Postal Service came out with a plan last week to cut operating hours to avoid closing many rural Post Offices but then backtracked a bit later in the week, another Belmont County postal facility will close before the end of this

Since Affirmed last won horse racing's Triple Crown in 1978, 11 3-year-olds have won both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness– but fallen short in the Belmont Stakes. I'll Have Another will try to snap that streak on June 9.

AP, FILE – In this June 9, 1979, file photo, Coastal, second from right, ridden by Ruben Hernandez, makes the move to pass Spectacular Bid (5), with Ronnie Franklin, on the final turn during the Belmont Stakes horse race in Elmont, NY Spectacular Bid,

Kevin Durant slows Kobe Bryant before stopping the Lakers

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SB Nation is a collection of over 300 individual communities, each offering high quality year-round coverage and conversation led by fans who are passionate about their favorite teams, leagues or sports. By empowering fans

22-year-old Richard Blue McElroy of Tijuana was riding a 2006 Titan motorcycle westbound on State Highway 28 when he ran off the road toMore >> Kevin Durant stood above the 3-point line and watched the shot clock dwindle in the final seconds of Game 4.

22-year-old Richard Blue McElroy of Tijuana was riding a 2006 Titan motorcycle westbound on State Highway 28 when he ran off the road toMore >> Kevin Durant stood above the 3-point line and watched the shot clock dwindle in the final seconds of Game 4.

Kevin Durant stood above the 3-point line and watched the shot clock dwindle in the final seconds of Game 4. When Metta World Peace backed up slightly on defense, Durant hesitated only an instant before launching a 26-footer.

Kevin Durant 31pts Mix & Game Winner vs Lakers GM 4. David Astramskas May 20, 2012 5 views. I grew up a Lakers fan and one thing I was rarely concerned with were were 4th quarter deficits. I knew Magic, Worthy, Green, Nick Van Exel,

Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck on 'SNL': Some NBC stations censor song

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On Monday Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, Foo Fighter and Arcade Fire for SNL Jam was a top story. Here is the recap: (hennemusic) After a few days of rumors, Saturday Night Live has confirmed the musical guests that will be joining Mick Jagger on the show's

Bay Area-born and raised drummer extraordinaire Terry Bozzio (who plays the Regency Ballroom Fri/18 with reunited band UK) has performed with Frank Zappa, Missing Persons, Jeff Beck, Fantomas, and a host of other musicians over the years.

On Monday Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, Foo Fighter and Arcade Fire for SNL Jam was a top story. Here is the recap: (hennemusic) After a few days of rumors, Saturday Night Live has confirmed the musical guests that will be joining Mick Jagger on the show's

Mick Jagger was joined by Win Butler & Co. to perform a new version of the Rolling Stones' 1965 hit “The Last Time.” on Saturday Night Live last

He's joined by Jeff Beck, Arcade Fire and the Foo Fighters. “Spider-Man 3” (2007), 8-11 pm, ABC. On July 3, the “Spider-Man” films will start over, with a new director and stars. First, here's the end of the trilogy starring Tobey Maguire and Kirsten