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The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has grabbed headlines across the nation this week. We talk about how the oil spill could affect the push for off-shore drilling along the California coast. And, what impact will the oil spill have on gas prices, and the local fishing industry?

French voters are due in the polls Sunday for a hotly contested presidential election that hinges on voters who have yet to make up their minds. Polls say only 40 percent of French voters are certain of who they will vote for.

Frank Miller and Will Eisner had a long history together. Their friendship and artistic viewpoints (which were not always the same) were brilliantly laid…

Last night’s One Book, One San Diego event with author Diane Ackerman proved to be a wildly popular ticket-- the security guard urgently waved people away from the JCC’s full parking lot as early as 6:30. The auditorium was packed, many people clutching their well thumbed copies of “The Zookeeper’s Wife.”

Iraqi leaders celebrated Thursday as the new security agreement with the U.S. went into effect. Now, American forces are operating under Iraqi authority. Separately, three Iraqi policemen were killed in the city of Mosul, underlining the security challenges that remain. In Baghdad's Green Zone, the U.S. formally handed over control to Iraqi forces.

Eight Democratic presidential candidates participate in a debate in New Hampshire. Sen. Hillary Clinton, the top contender, was politely pressed by rivals. She did her best to avoid being pinned down on questions about Iran, Social Security and baseball.

Addressing concerns about the massive budget cuts to the classrooms, SDUSD held its first town hall meeting. KPBS Education Reporter Ana Tintocalis describes how the meeting went and explains possible solutions.

Two Jewish families have been squatting illegally in apartments in the Hebron market for several months. The settlers claim the property was owned by Jewish families and are trying to re-establish a presence there. Israeli police, who arrived early Tuesday morning to forcibly remove the settlers, were met with spit, stones, water, oil and cement.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (Dreamworks)

More than two weeks have passed since an oil rig exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 people and touching off a major environmental disaster. The story, which began far from land, now stretches along the Gulf Coast and all the way to Washington. Here, a detailed look at the crisis as it unfolded.