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It's tough for people who are severely disabled to do the simple tasks that many of us take for granted. An agency in Oceanside provides specially trained service dogs to lend a hand.

In Washington state, a law designed to help contractors by setting an hourly wage for in-state projects is actually hurting Precision Iron Works, the company's president says. Steve Leighton says contractors like him can lose out on projects because out-of-state companies — which don't pay the rates — can outbid them.

Myanmar is opening up, after a nominally civilian government replaced a decades-old military regime last year and began political changes. The metamorphosis is occurring from the top down. But crucial questions remain unanswered, and it's unclear whether the moves are permanent.

Divorce has been falling since its peak in 1979. But family experts see a new threat for children: the rise of cohabiting parents, who avoid marriage altogether. A new study finds their offspring can face as much if not more instability as the children of divorce.

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

More Than White Picket Fences

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.

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.

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.