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Unions representing state and local government employees have long been able to protect benefits that are the envy of private-sector workers. With the economy in trouble, though, public employee unions are suddenly losing a lot of battles.

The San Diego Airport Authority listened to dueling experts today. They argued over whether San Diego really needs a new airport. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

Little Vegas or America’s Finest City?

Iraq's National Assembly endorses Prime Minister-designate Ibrahim al-Jaafari's partial list of Cabinet members. But several key positions, including the ministers of defense and oil, have still not been named amid continued squabbling among the main political factions.

If confirmed, Elena Kagan would be the third woman on the current Supreme Court. A discussion about the influence of women in the court has emerged on everything from sex discrimination cases to the justices' marital statuses.

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The Tony nominated, controversial musical "The Scottsboro Boys" is just one of the surprises in the newly announced season at The Old Globe. The theater in Balboa Park will stage four world premieres starting this fall. The Union-Tribune's theater critic Jim Hebert joins us to talk about the Globe's announcement.

Could this be the year SDSU wins its first NCAA Tournament game? And, what are the chances this year's Aztecs could make it deep into the tournament? We speak to sports reporter Mark Zeigler about the Aztecs first round matchup against Northern Colorado, and the big challenges SDSU will face in the West Region.

This week, as I was reflecting on Friday's grim news that

Foreign workers were elated when the State Department allowed them to finally apply for the final stage in getting a permanent visa to seek citizenship. But the backlogged Citizenship and Immigration Services refused to accept the applications. Now both agencies face lawsuits.