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Mistrial declared in Jodi Arias penalty phase

Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder case could not agree whether she should live or die. They deadlocked in determining the fate of the convicted killer. KUSI's John Soderman reports. More>>

Examining the health benefit exchange

The state revealed it's plans and prices for the nations first health benefit exchange under Obamacare. KUSI's Bridget Naso looks at that plan and what it will cost. More>>

Memorial Day beach safety

With hundreds of thousands expected to crowd San Diego's beaches over Memorial Day weekend, San Diego Lifeguards have some important reminders. KUSI's Ed Lenderman reports. More>>

Proposed arts and entertainment district

The Downtown San Diego partnership is proposing an arts and entertainment district. The goal is to keep people downtown after work and lure others from the city's neighborhoods. KUSI's Steve Bosh has more. More>>

Confrontation over neglected Ramona horses

Bridget Naso went to Ramona to check out claims that dozens of horses are not being properly cared for. She talked to concerned citizens and came face to face with the owner of the animals, who was anything but welcoming.

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2-day worker walkout to end at UC hospitals
2-day worker walkout to end at UC hospitals
A two-day strike held by workers at University of California hospitals over staffing and pension is coming to an end.More>>
A two-day strike held by workers at University of California hospitals over staffing and pension is coming to an end.More>>
Three injured in suspected DUI crash near Downtown
Three injured in suspected DUI crash near Downtown
Three people were hurt Wednesday -- two of them with life-threatening injuries -- in a head-on crash near downtown San Diego caused by drunken driving, authorities said.More>>
Three people were hurt Wednesday -- two of them with life-threatening injuries -- in a head-on crash near downtown San Diego caused by drunken driving, authorities said.More>>
Police searching for San Marcos stabbing suspect
Police searching for San Marcos stabbing suspect
An investigation was under way Wednesday in San Marcos, where a 67-year-old man was stabbed two times during a fight with an acquaintance in the alley behind San Marcos Market.More>>
An investigation was under way Wednesday in San Marcos, where a 67-year-old man was stabbed two times during a fight with an acquaintance in the alley behind San Marcos Market.More>>
Arts and entertainment district could generate $5M
Arts and entertainment district could generate $5M
A proposed arts and entertainment district meant to enliven a 58-block section of downtown San Diego could generate $5 million in revenue within three years, the city's Independent Budget Analyst estimated.More>>
A proposed arts and entertainment district meant to enliven a 58-block section of downtown San Diego north of Broadway could generate $5 million in revenue within three years, the city's Independent Budget Analyst estimated this week.More>>
Woman who pleaded guilty in fatal DUI Silver Strand crash tells judge she wants to withdraw plea
Woman who pleaded guilty in fatal DUI Silver Strand crash tells judge she wants to withdraw plea
A woman who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for driving drunk and causing a head-on crash on the Silver Strand that killed a 95-year-old man told a judge Tuesday that she wanted to withdraw her plea.More>>
A woman who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for driving drunk and causing a head-on crash on the Silver Strand that killed a 95-year-old man told a judge Tuesday that she wanted to withdraw her plea, forcing her sentencing to be postponed.More>>
Bomb threats at Clairemont Muslim school
Bomb threats at Clairemont Muslim school
Investigators sought to determine who was responsible for several recent bomb threats directed at a Muslim kindergarten through eighth-grade campus in Clairemont. More>>
Investigators sought to determine who was responsible for several recent bomb threats directed at a Muslim kindergarten through eighth-grade campus in Clairemont. More>>

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Hungry Sharks!
Hungry Sharks!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - When a north county family got caught up in a mortgage meltdown scam last fall, they called KUSI's Michael Turko. Turko says after his first report federal agents busted the scammers.More>>
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - When a north county family got caught up in a mortgage meltdown scam last fall, they called KUSI's Michael Turko. Turko says after his first report federal agents busted the scammers.More>>
Come On Down!
Come On Down!
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Several of Michael Turko's recent reports have gotten the attention of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner. Tonight Turko goes head to head with the mayor in a one on one interview you'llMore>>
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - Several of Michael Turko's recent reports have gotten the attention of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner. Tonight Turko goes head to head with the mayor in a one on one interview you'llMore>>
This Has To Stop!
This Has To Stop!
Monday, May 20, 2013 - When thieves stole veterans' grave markers, the Alpine Cemetery asked KUSI's Michael Turko for help. That was just over a month ago. Now Turko says the cemetery is a lot more secure.More>>
Monday, May 20, 2013 - When thieves stole veterans' grave markers, the Alpine Cemetery asked KUSI's Michael Turko for help. That was just over a month ago. Now Turko says the cemetery is a lot more secure.More>>
Frequent Flyer Scam, Heads Up!
Frequent Flyer Scam, Heads Up!
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - A young professional woman called KUSI's Michael Turko because she didn't want other people to lose money. Turko says she was taken by a new Craigslist scam involving airline frequentMore>>
Thursday, May 16, 2013 - A young professional woman called KUSI's Michael Turko because she didn't want other people to lose money. Turko says she was taken by a new Craigslist scam involving airline frequentMore>>
How Many More? & Back In Service!
How Many More? & Back In Service!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - A bicycle rider and cycling advocate called KUSI's Michael Turko when tragedy almost struck twice in the same place. Turko says cars keep flying off the 56 freeway and landing onMore>>
Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - A bicycle rider and cycling advocate called KUSI's Michael Turko when tragedy almost struck twice in the same place. Turko says cars keep flying off the 56 freeway and landing onMore>>

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Cables are up and Half Dome is open for business
Cables are up and Half Dome is open for business
A summer rite of passage is underway at Yosemite National Park, where the handrails on Half Dome are in place and hikers began scaling the granite monolith Friday morning.More>>
A summer rite of passage is underway at Yosemite National Park, where the handrails on Half Dome are in place and hikers began scaling the granite monolith Friday morning.More>>
SoCal school's ex-PTA head charged with theft
SoCal school's ex-PTA head charged with theft
The former president of a local Southern California PTA has been charged with grand theft for allegedly stealing $20,000 raised from children's candy bar sales.More>>
The former president of a local Southern California PTA has been charged with grand theft for allegedly stealing $20,000 raised from children's candy bar sales.More>>
News Minute: Here is the latest California news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest California news from The Associated Press
It's a common sight on the nation's beaches: among the sand, sea foam and gnarled kelp lay plastic bottles, bags and other garbage. California cleanup crews by far pick up more plastic trash littered on beaches than...More>>
LA deputies shoot, kill man holding handgun
LA deputies shoot, kill man holding handgun
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies have killed a man they say pointed a gun at them during a chase in Compton.More>>
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies have killed a man they say pointed a gun at them during a chase in Compton.More>>
Czech police say US suspect in 4 murders arrested
Czech police say US suspect in 4 murders arrested
Police say an American man suspected of killing a family of four in the Czech Republic has been arrested in the United States.More>>
Police say an American man suspected of killing a family of four in the Czech Republic has been arrested in the United States.More>>

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Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys
After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the...More>>
After lengthy and wrenching debate, local leaders of the Boy Scouts of America have voted to open their ranks to openly gay boys for the first time, but heated reactions from the left and right made clear that the BSA's...More>>
APNewsBreak: Co. says it has permits to cross span
APNewsBreak: Co. says it has permits to cross span
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."More>>
A truck hauling a too-tall load of drilling equipment hit an overhead bridge girder on the major interstate between Seattle and Canada, sending a section of the span and two vehicles into the Skagit River. All three...More>>
Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military
Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military
A day after laying out his counterterrorism vision, President Barack Obama is addressing future military leaders who could help carry it out in a speech to U.S. Naval Academy graduates.More>>
With a growing sexual assault epidemic staining the military, President Barack Obama urged U.S. Naval Academy graduates Friday to remember their honor depends on what they do when nobody is looking and said the crime has "no...More>>
US: Czech slaying suspect killed relatives
US: Czech slaying suspect killed relatives
An American man accused of killing a family of four in the Czech Republic has been arrested in the United States, police said Friday.More>>
An American man killed his uncle, aunt and cousins in the Czech Republic and then flew to the United States, where he was arrested at an airport, authorities said Friday.More>>
Brewers team up on beer to help military families
Brewers team up on beer to help military families
Craft breweries from around the country are toasting the troops with a beer aged with a unique ingredient that symbolizes America's pastime - baseball bats.More>>
Craft breweries from around the country are toasting the troops with a beer aged with a unique ingredient that symbolizes America's pastime - baseball bats.More>>

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AP source: FIFA task force seeks 5-game racism ban
AP source: FIFA task force seeks 5-game racism ban
FIFA's new anti-racism task force will ask soccer's governing body next week to approve a mandatory five-match minimum ban for any player found guilty of racist abuse, a person with knowledge of the situation...More>>
FIFA's new anti-racism task force will ask soccer's governing body next week to approve a mandatory five-match minimum ban for any player found guilty of racist abuse, a person with knowledge of the situation said...More>>
Cyclist tests positive for EPO, risks life ban
Cyclist tests positive for EPO, risks life ban
Cycling's first major race since the end of the Lance Armstrong case was rattled by another high-profile positive doping test Friday.More>>
Cycling's first major race since the end of the Lance Armstrong case was rattled by another high-profile positive doping test Friday.More>>
Defending champ Keselowski tries to build on title
Defending champ Keselowski tries to build on title
Defending series champion Brad Keselowski believes he's still the fastest in Sprint Cup, even if his results four months into the season don't bear that out.More>>
Defending series champion Brad Keselowski believes he's still the fastest in Sprint Cup, even if his results four months into the season don't bear that out.More>>
AP source: FIFA task force seeks 5-game racism ban
AP source: FIFA task force seeks 5-game racism ban
A person with knowledge of the situation says FIFA's new anti-racism task force will ask soccer's governing body next week to approve a mandatory five-match minimum ban for any player found guilty of racist...More>>
A person with knowledge of the situation says FIFA's new anti-racism task force will ask soccer's governing body next week to approve a mandatory five-match minimum ban for any player found guilty of racist abuse.More>>
Swiss lawyer Denis Oswald to run for IOC president
Swiss lawyer Denis Oswald to run for IOC president
Denis Oswald declared his candidacy for IOC president Friday, becoming the fifth member and second European to enter the race to succeed Jacques Rogge.More>>
Denis Oswald declared his candidacy for IOC president Friday, becoming the fifth member and second European to enter the race to succeed Jacques Rogge.More>>

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Stocks head lower, market on track for weekly loss
Stocks head lower, market on track for weekly loss
The stock market is heading lower in early trading, putting it on track for its first weekly loss in a month.More>>
The stock market headed lower in midday trading Friday, putting it on track for its first weekly loss in a month.More>>
Q&A: On Turkey's proposed alcohol restrictions
Q&A: On Turkey's proposed alcohol restrictions
A look at legislation passed in Turkey's parliament early Friday that would ban all alcohol advertising and tighten restrictions on the sale of such beverages, and how such a law could affect tourists and...More>>
A look at legislation passed in Turkey's parliament early Friday that would ban all alcohol advertising and tighten restrictions on the sale of such beverages, and how such a law could affect tourists and liquor...More>>
Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand
Oil falls below $94 on weak outlook for demand
The price of oil was knocked below $94 a barrel Friday by a combination of ample supplies and lukewarm demand.More>>
The price of oil was knocked below $94 a barrel Friday by a combination of ample supplies and lukewarm demand.More>>
World stocks lower after big sell-off
World stocks lower after big sell-off
Asian stocks continued to retreat Friday after being routed the day before by unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing and fears the Federal Reserve will start withdrawing its monetary stimulus.More>>
World stocks edged lower on Friday, a day after markets around the world dropped sharply on concerns global growth is slowing and the Federal Reserve could start scaling back its monetary stimulus.More>>
Chile blocks world's highest mine project
Chile blocks world's highest mine project
Chile's environmental regulator has stopped construction and imposed sanctions on Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project, citing "serious violations" of its environmental permit.More>>
Chile's environmental regulator has stopped construction and imposed sanctions on Barrick Gold Corp.'s $8.5 billion Pascua-Lama project, citing "serious violations" of its environmental permit.More>>