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Thousands of extra police officers on the streets kept a nervous London quiet as Prime Minister David Cameron appealed for calm. But looting flared in Manchester and Birmingham, where a murder probe was opened when three men were killed after being hit by a car.

Though some in East Millinocket, Maine, are thrilled the town's paper mill is open again, many are unhappy with what the jobs are paying. But for every resident riled up about the lower wages, there seems to be another who is infuriated at those who dare complain.

Many in the United States are embracing the royal wedding as if it was America's own. One study says U.S. media is devoting more coverage to the event than their British counterparts. But if you listen carefully amid all the clatter, you can hear a few voices representing America's anti-monarchical origins.

The San Diego City Council will vote this afternoon on a possible truce in the ongoing power struggle over who controls the city's purse strings. The outcome will affect the mayor's freedom to cut pub

Are county officials misleading the public about OxyContin usage among San Diego's young people? We speak to a North County Times reporter who investigated the county's claims.

In 2008, the faltering economy sent Starbucks a wake up call. Former CEO Howard Schultz returned to the company's helm, and led the coffee giant in some corporate soul searching. He describes the process in his new book, Onward: How Starbucks Fought For Its Life Without Losing Its Soul.

The team with the best record in professional football will not be going to the Superbowl this year. The San Diego Chargers were upset by the New England Patriots last night, 24-to-21. Charger fans ar

Blues band and San Diego favorites Lady Dottie and the Diamonds were on These Days this morning, doing their best to get Tom Fudge to stand up and pull…

Lady Dottie and the Diamonds Liven Up the KPBS Studios

In New Orleans, it's a holiday of sorts after the Saints' come-from-behind victory in the Super Bowl on Sunday night in Miami. New Orleans beat Indianapolis 31-17, setting off a celebration in the streets. Some residents see the win as a sign of the city's rebirth after Hurricane Katrina, which devastated parts of the city.