we saw some biotech buying in gilead sciences. the wall street journal reports that a gel containing an h.i.v. treatment made by gilead cuts the chance of getting aids if used by women before and after sex. this study was led by south african researchers. shares bounced off a 52-week low which was hit on friday. the drug is used to treat the aids virus but this experiment looked at using it to help prevent h.i.v. catching you up on one of those biotechs working on an sperm experimental weight loss drug, vivus ctinued falling adding to friday's losses after an fda advisory panel decided against recommending its treatment for approval. finally merger talk. today that centered around h&r bloch. since january the stock down by a third. today shares bouncing on word that another tax giant wants to talk. john hugh it put together jackson hugh it and liberty tax services. he's interested in h&r bloch. and that is tonight's market focus. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< >> susie: with worries about the economy and stock market heating up, inves

i'm prepared to release 1,000 palestinian prisoners for gilead but so far there's not been an officialhamas to this offer the mediator has made. i have accepted it. they have not. i can only hope that they change their mind. >> larry: in our remaining moments, mr. prime minister, do you think -- how old are you now? >> i'm 60 years old, larry. and showing it. >> larry: do you think that in your lifetime, you will really see peace in your region? >> i think it's possible to achieve it, yes. will we achieve it with the entire middle east? that, i cannot say. can we achieve it with the palestinians? i say absolutely. i say that with conviction because i think it's a question of a rightness for our people's perspective, there is a ready time. it's now. i think for many palestinians, the time is now. and i'm prepared to make that effort. it requires a lot of courage. maybe that's the quality that supersedes all others. if you doesn't have courage, everything else fails, but if you have it, then everything else is possible. we hth

gilead sciences donated the drugs for the gel and is allowing the gel to be produced royalty-free foristribution in poor countries. >>> public health experts are urging seniors and women in childbearing years get vaccinated against whooping cough. health experts have declared a whooping cough epidemic in california because of the number of cases this year. nearly 1500 people have gotten sick. six babies have died. you can get a free vaccination thursday afternoon in concord at the farmer's market in todos santos plaza. >>> getting a manicure or pedicure may never be the same. three san francisco supervisors are introducing and or the nance that would encourage -- an ordinance that would encourage salons to use nontoxic nail polish. lawmakers say formaldehyde and two other chemicals in many polishes are harmful to salon workers' health. they call the chemicals the toxic trio. they can cause cancer, birth defects, asthma and other problems. to raise awareness about this the international school of cosmetology in san francisco is offering free manicures this afternoon. >>> i need one rig

the maker, gilead sciences, donated it for the trial and promised to make it available free of royalties for uses in a gel in four nations meaning this new prevention could be very inexpensive. these results are critically important because for the first time they give women control. a gel provides women a means to protect themselves against infection. all too often men do not take precautions and that, brian, is a reason why this horrendous plague continues to grow. >>> a big breakthrough tonight. bob bazell, as always, thanks. >>> when we come back, former presidential candidate, age 88, jumps out of an airplane. >>> a huge landmark to report in the book business. amazon.com which set out 16 years ago to become the nation's top online bookseller reported today it's now selling more books digitally to users of e-book devices like the kindle and ipad than they are selling actual books on paper between two covers. the number one movie in the country this weekend was not animated nor was it another sequel or superhero adventure. it was the fantasy dream-based thriller "inception" pulling i

foster city company gilead science donated the drugs used in the landmark study. >>> san jose mayor chuckd says that he will ask the city council for a ballpark measure on the november ballot to allow the oakland a's to move to the south bay, even before the major league baseball special committee has weighed in on this announcement. it stunned the giants, who oppose the move because of their contract in santa clara county. >>> governor arnold schwarzenegger has introduced appellate court judge tani kantisakawe as his nominee to fill retiring justice ronald george's seat on the supreme court. he must be confirmed by the commission on judicial appointments to qualify for the november ballot. >>> this week the state water resources control board for farmers and environmental activists went over the timetable and methods for reducing toxic irrigation drainage going into the san joaquin river. this story from kqed's "quest" series looks at the restoration project and the challenges and hopes for bringing one of the nation's most altered and polluted rivers back to life. >> reporter: the san j

gilead has licensed the rights to produce the jell. >> lindsay lohan gets set for her latest role, inl. she is scheduled to be back in a courtroom this morning where she will be taken into custody to begin a 90-day jail sentence. last week in court she begged the judge for forgiveness after shea failed to attend alcohol education classes. the court has put strict restrictions on what the public will be able to see. for example, public will not be able to see her handcuffed. >> recapping top stories, oakland could be the first city in the nation to officially license large scale marijuana growing operations. terry mcsweeney has more. >> it's okay for big potted growing operations to operate in this city would mean big money. the question is what about the little guy? small growers that have been providing marijuana for medical dispensaries for years, they are considering making it possible for big. it would mean millions in tax money. each grower would have to pay $210,000 just for a permit. small growers would be able to operate in this city but could they compete with the big guys? w

foster city-based gilead science donated the gel.o be distributed free in poor countries. >>> the number of cases of pertussis have prompted the state to declare an epidemic. as a result, california's department of public health says seniors and women of childbearing age should also get the shot. immunity decreases over time so you may need a booster dose. infants are most vulnerable. they don't start getting vaccinated until they are six weeks old. and they don't have good protection until they have had at least three doses when they're six months old. >>> there is a push to change the way you get manicures and pedicures in san francisco. they are encouraged to use nontoxic nail polish. lawmakers say formaldehyde and other chemicals in polishes are harmful to the health of salon workers. they call the chemicals the toxic trio since they can cause cancer, birth defects, asthma and other problems. >>> 5:49. the digging of the new fourth bore for the tunnel found excavated dirt and rocks and rolling in it, they are looking for fossils

gilead scientists provide the medicine which it currently markets in a pill form. experts say even partial protection is really important especially in poor countries. >>> a bay area athlete is on the verge of a rare accomplishment. jeremy lind could become one of just a few american born asian americans to play in the nba. lind is from palo alto and made a big splash in college basketball at harvard and just after a stint in the nba summer league now is negotiating for a contract with several teams. >> the attitude going in to be humble and be loving and patient and there are numerous ways to approach the game of basketball in a godly fashion. that's what i try to focus on. >> loving and patient. nice. we'll let you know if and when he signs. good luck to him. >> i would like to have that rebound. >> thank you very much. >> there you go. >>> time to check in with the morning commute. >> no double dribbling. >> i think a bounce pass because a lot of times that pass goes over my head. over to the north bay, we're looking at an earlier accident i told you about invol