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As the Republicans prepare to take over the House this week, they're welcoming almost 90 newcomers into their ranks. Here are eight who are poised to stand out, including South Dakota's Kristi Noem (pictured), freshman class liaison to the GOP House leadership.

Phoenix, Brad Paisley, The Walkmen. There's a lot of music to see this weekend as well as some arts and family festivals. Our guests will give some sage advice for your weekend plans.

A spokesman at the US Consulate in Tijuana would not release the names of the dead and injured US citizens, nor other personal details about the trio.

The San Diego Chargers get mini-camp underway this week. Joining us on Morning Edition is North County Times sports columnist Jay Paris.

For the first time, the government has been found at fault for damage caused during Hurricane Katrina four years ago. A judge has awarded more than $700,000 to five plaintiffs. Attorneys say the ruling opens the door for some 100,000 people and thousands of businesses to sue the government.

What will it take for the Aztecs to defeat the UConn Huskies in tonight's Sweet 16 matchup? We talk to Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton about the biggest game in SDSU basketball history.

The KPBS documentary, Building Expectations, focuses on Lincoln High School -- one of the most expensive campuses in the county, built in one the poorest neighborhoods. Lincoln was supposed to provide a route to college for their kids - the majority of whom live in poverty. But as Lincoln’s first freshman class prepares for graduation, few are destined for college. We'll discuss the expectations set for Lincoln high school and whether the school is living up to them.

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.

While many voters are highly motivated, some Americans are so fed up with all the partisan battling and bickering, they plan to 'just say no' to voting in the 2010 midterm elections.

Animal rights activists throughout the University of California system have been aggressively targeting science faculty members who experiment on animals. Now the university system is asking for a court order to stop the escalating threats and protests.