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Experts may say sauerkraut has more pleasure-boosting chemicals than chocolate. But for Valentine's Day we're sticking with these easy chocolate recipes to set the mood for love. Plus a recipe from L.A. chef Jonathan Whitener, who died this week at 36.

Stephen A. Smith of ESPN put Curry over Magic Johnson in a tight call. Then, to add fuel to the fire, Smith stated on First Take on Wednesday morning that Michael Jordan had sent him a text message declaring his side in the debate.

Perhaps more so than any other professional sport, individual rivalries in the NBA seem to be more celebrated. And naturally, the emphasis toward one-on-one showmanship and star caliber is a big part of the game.

Veterinarians say banning declawing will protect cats, the public and veterinarians, but the New Hampshire anti-declaw bill was killed despite much support.

The banking crisis means there could be a "sooner and deeper recession" in the US, Pimco has warned. REUTERS/Lori Shepler The banking fiasco has heightened…

Carver Elementary School has been ordered to close for five days starting Friday, weeks after officials began detecting an increase in norovirus among students and staff. 

Mardi Gras is Tuesday — do you have your king cake?

Richard Turner's evolving retrospective at Chapman University. And forget pumpkin spice, it's Picasso season — and more in our weekly arts newsletter

We had last talked in July, when the two of us spent hours at his San Diego home chatting about his life and, well, life.

We had last talked in July, when the two of us spent hours at his San Diego home chatting about his life and, well, life.