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The NASA rover Spirit extends its robotic arm to further explore the surface of Mars, seeking physical evidence that water once flowed over the planet's surface. A careful analysis of the soil near Spirit's landing site may provide that evidence. So far the mission is a success for NASA's engineers. Now the science team is awaiting big results. NPR's Joe Palca reports.

Compared to the United States, Canada has fewer MRI machines per capita, but does more scans per machine. And patients get the scans, free of charge. But there's a catch -- if it's not an emergency, y

Fibromyalgia is a common condition characterized by long-term, body-wide pain. We speak with a local doctor who specializes in fibromyalgia treatment as well as a woman who is living with the condition.

The Squid and the Whale focused on a family of four: a husband, wife and their two young sons. With sharp dialogue and stellar acting, the film explored…

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California has a new law protecting victims of domestic violence who have sought restraining orders against their abusers under the Family Code. Full Focus take a look into court protective orders, te

Judicial elections are often straight-forward, uncontested races. But in the June primary, a conservative group is challenging four incumbent San Diego Superior Court judges. We'll explore why this group thinks the judges are not following the law.

Since 1980, when China implemented a one-child policy, traditionally large families have turned into inverted pyramids with multiple grandparents for every child. They lavish the child with attention — and expect great things.

A group of California researchers predicts a major earthquake is coming within the next two years. From Sacramento, Marianne Russ reports.

Is it legal to be patted-down upon entering an NFL game? "These Days" legal analyst Dan Eaton highlights the complaint filed by a pair of San Francisco 49ers season ticket holders and answers question