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Wednesday's argument is a double first: The first argument to be heard by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and the first time new U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan will argue a case before the Supreme Court.

Lighting up behind the wheel will become an expensive habit in California if there are kids in the car. KPBS Reporter Ed Joyce has more on several new laws that kick in next week.

President Bush announced a return to one-year tours of duty for U.S. soldiers serving in war zones, scaling back the current 15-month deployments as part of an effort to ease strain on the military and boost troop morale.

Bestselling author Anchee Min's new historical novel is about the early life of Nobel Prize-winning author Pearl S. Buck, who grew up in China. The book is called "Pearl in China" and tells a story of a life-long friendship between Buck and a peasant girl. Through riots, abusive husbands, fame, jealousy and the Cultural Revolution, their powerful friendship allows Min to explore Buck's compelling life and China's early 20th century history.

Fun for all in Kung Fu Panda (Dreamworks) By Vikram Bhoyrul If I had a quarter for every time a panda has entertained me so much than I would have exactly…

In 2001, when the new president came into office, many in Syria's political opposition believed there would be a democratic reform. Instead, many dissidents were jailed. As Syria's current president promises another wave of reform, Syrian activist Kamal Labouani is not convinced.

President Bush arrived in office over five years ago promoting faith-based and community organizations. Because of a terrible hurricane season and other disasters, more people are seeking assistance t

Muslim and Catholic scholars have concluded an unprecedented three-day meeting at the Vatican, vowing to work together to combat violence and terrorism --especially when it is carried out in God's name. Pope Benedict called on both faiths to resolve past prejudices.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has signaled that interest rate cuts may be over for now. In remarks to an international monetary conference, Bernanke said that inflation has become a worry. The Fed chairman said that high oil prices are a doubled-edged sword.

Embattled World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz is negotiating an agreement to resign, NPR has confirmed. The development comes after the bank's board met Wednesday to consider Wolfowitz's fate, and caps weeks of controversy swirling around the former deputy defense secretary.