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KPBS Special Coverage: Join us at 10:35 a.m. (PST) on KPBS FM 89.5 and online for President Obama's speech on his plan to tackle the nation's large deficits and debt.

We often hear that immigrants take jobs. But what about creating them? On Monday’s Full Focus, we’ll talk about the rising number of immigrants who are starting up companies in San Diego. Immigrant

The president won the peace prize for "his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said. The choice shocked Nobel observers because Obama took office less than two weeks before the Feb. 1 nomination deadline.

Kristy Stumpf, the HR director for a software firm, works from home two days a week — and greets her daughters at the bus stop after school. It's not just parents pushing for flexible work hours these days; millennials and aging boomers are also helping persuade employers to rethink what it means to be on the clock.

Kristy Stumpf, the HR director for a software firm, works from home two days a week — and greets her daughters at the bus stop after school. It's not just parents pushing for flexible work hours these days; millennials and aging boomers are also helping persuade employers to rethink what it means to be on the clock.

The cooling sensation of menthol may help young people pick up the smoking habit. Now a panel of experts is looking at whether the FDA should restrict the ingredient.

Comic book writer Harvey Pekar, whose American Splendor captured with wit and angst the downbeat details of a life lived in Rust Belt Cleveland, was found dead in his home early Monday, authorities said. He was 70.

Democrat Peter DeFazio is considered a shoo-in for re-election in his Oregon congressional district. So why is a mystery organization running attack ads against him? And who's behind the ads?

Almost without exception, every departing senior White House official has been replaced by a close confidant of President Obama. Now some Democrats in Washington are worried that the White House is ignoring a big flashing sign that it needs to change course.

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