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This evening public television stations around the country will air a special two-hour history of deaf life in America. The program will air locally, on KPBS TV, next Monday. The program is called "Th

For the first time, the Pentagon's update to Congress on the state of the Iraq war acknowledges that elements of the conflict "are properly descriptive of a 'civil war.'" The quarterly report pointed to the hardening of ethnic and sectarian identities, increased violence and the fact that more civilians are leaving their homes.

One of the world's most sought-after public speakers was in town last night, at the invitation of the United Jewish Federation of San Diego County. Former President Bill Clinton addressed an adoring c

Recent killings of prominent Kremlin critics have sent a chill through Russia's marginalized human rights community. Moscow is tightening its grip on such activist groups, which some are calling the country's "new dissidents."

The Peace Corps celebrates its 46th anniversary this week. UCSD has been ranked first in the southern California and Arizona region in the number of students that volunteer with the Peace Corps. A f

Thousands of people trying to leave Sri Lanka's Jaffna peninsula are trapped by ethnic conflict. The peninsula is held by the Sri Lankan government. The territory just to the south is in the hands of Tamil Tiger rebels.

What laws prohibit employers from discriminating against employees, or potential employees, based on physical appearance? Can employers legally discriminate in this manner?

Lt. Gen. William Odom explains his op-ed that appeared in The Washington Post on Feb. 11 where he laid out his reasons why the United State will not be able to achieve victory in Iraq.

At a mountain festival featuring courtship singing, China's Miao people, also known as the Hmong, gather to welcome the lunar new year. Some fear their ancient culture might disappear in the rush to modernity.

The House of Representatives begins debate on a Democratic resolution objecting to President Bush's proposed troop buildup in Iraq. Many Republicans say they aren't being permitted to offer amendments, but a considerable number in the party still plan to vote in favor of the resolution.