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Under pressure from increasingly effective economic sanctions and a growing banking scandal, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad went before parliament to defend his government. His economics minister was nearly impeached. NPR foreign correspondent Mike Shuster explains Iran's internal power struggles.

Contracts to buy previously owned homes rose for the ninth straight month in October, as a tax credit for first-time homebuyers pushed sales to their biggest annual increase on record. Separate reports showed some strength in residential construction and manufacturing; sales by U.S. automakers were mixed.

The death toll officially climbed above 5,300 Thursday in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan almost a week ago. Amid deepening nuclear, humanitarian and economic crises, the U.S. authorized the first evacuations of its citizens out of Japan.

What factors will San Diegans weigh as they decide how to vote on Proposition D? How could the races in Districts 6 and 8 change the political makeup of the city council? We discuss the big races taking place in the City of San Diego.

A record number of people started the foreclosure process in the April-to-June quarter, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America. The rate of loans entering the foreclosure process was 0.65 percent versus 0.43 percent in the same period a year ago. Most of the increase was for subprime loans.

What's going on in Washington DC may be political posturing - aimed at gaining the advantage in next year's election - but it could have an immediate effect right here in our community.

The tax agency would be responsible for checking whether individuals get required insurance, distributing billions of dollars in subsidies and collecting new taxes and penalties.

Earlier this week, the San Diego Unified School District sent out 1,300 layoff notices to teachers and other district staff. We discuss how the district's budget could be affected by the yet-to-be-approved June special election, and the governor's proposal to eliminate redevelopment agencies. Plus, what can the district do to prevent future layoffs and budget deficits?

Long-term joblessness is at its highest level since the 1940s, according to the government. In real terms, that means about 5 million people have been out of work for more than half a year. Economists expect that for many, the pain will continue well after the economy rebounds.

We'll hear an overview of Proposition D, the ballot measure that would open the door to a half-cent sales tax increase if a list of fiscal reforms are met. Find out what a local economist says about the city's current tax structure and projections on how the tax increase would affect the current budget deficit. Finally, San Diego City Councilmembers Donna Frye and Carl DeMaio will debate the measure. You can join the discussion by participating in a live chat.