SF's Dogpatch pier district braces for renewal

There's a hidden corner of the City by the Bay where rusted cranes used to build WWII battleships loom over dilapidated artist studios, where working-class fishermen bob up against first-class ocean liners docked for repair.

More accustomed to rain, Seattle braces for snow

Seattle, a city more accustomed to rain than snow, prepared for a potentially major snow storm to hit Wednesday as the city's mayor urged residents to stay off roads and school officials prepared for the worst.

Northwest braces for snow, but less than thought

National Weather Service reduced amount of expected snow in west Wash., but storm still expected to be significant

Seattle sets umbrellas aside, braces for snow

Potentially major snow storm forecast to hit Wednesday in city known more for rainy days

Northwest braces for lessened snow forecast

National Weather Service reduced amount of expected snow in west Wash., but storm still expected to be significant

Nigeria braces for more fuel protests

A nationwide strike in Nigeria enters its second day Tuesday as citizens take to the streets to show anger about the government's decision that has more than doubled fuel prices in the largely impoverished country.