Outcome unclear as leaders arrive at climate talks COPENHAGEN - The success of the U.N. climate conference hung in the balance Tuesday as China and the U.S. deadlocked over whether Beijing will allow the world to check its books and verify promised cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. Search for Calif. crash survivors now recovery LOS ANGELES - The search for nine people missing when a U.S. Coast Guard plane collided with a Marine Corps helicopter over the Pacific Ocean is now a recovery mission, officials said Sunday. Fire no longer threatening LA-area communities LOS ANGELES - The western flank of the deadly wildfire north of Los Angeles was under control Saturday, sparing foothill communities further threat as it burned east into a large wilderness area.
Outcome unclear as leaders arrive at climate talks COPENHAGEN - The success of the U.N. climate conference hung in the balance Tuesday as China and the U.S. deadlocked over whether Beijing will allow the world to check its books and verify promised cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.
More than 100 million pounds of art sold at Christie's auction More than 100 million pounds (133 million euros, 197 million dollars) worth of impressionist and modern art changed hands Monday evening at a Christie's auction that kicked off a week packed with sales.