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Most Chicago public schools have less-than-six-hour school days — some of the shortest in the country. And many have no recess. Mayor Rahm Emanuel is pushing to lengthen the day to at least seven hours. But critics say some crucial details are missing — especially, how much a longer school day would cost.

New San Diego VA Study Of Veterans with TBI Looking to Get Back to Work

Vacation season is upon us and I've road tested some driving music for you. Get your hands on copies of Bob Dylan's "Theme Time Radio Hour" for some diverse music selection and Dylan's poetic and entertaining commentary.

The American public is less likely to believe in global warming than it was just five years ago. Yet, paradoxically, scientists are more confident than ever that climate change is real and caused largely by human activities.

Deepwater Horizon workers say they were urged hours after the disaster to sign forms that they fear will be used against them as they seek compensation for physical and psychiatric problems.

A half-dozen fire stations in San Diego have been repeatedly infested with bedbugs. To help get rid of them, local firefighters have turned to a familiar firehouse friend—a dog.

San Diego Chargers had their first practice on Sunday. Joining us on Morning Edition is North County Times sports columnist Jay Paris.

Attorneys representing three San Diego County school districts say they have the evidence to prove California is violating the federal No Child Left Behind Act. At issues is how non-native English spe

Highflying GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain defended himself against a report that he sexually harassed two women more than a decade ago, saying he's the target of a "witch hunt." But employment lawyers say Cain's claim he was unaware of any settlement in a harassment case is implausible.

Courtney Medlin, 16, travels an hour-and-a-half to Scripps Ranch High School each morning. She was determined to stay after leaving her family for a group home.