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Civil Rights Groups Claim Lenders Targeted Minorities

As home values went up in recent years, more minorities bought houses in San Diego County than ever before. Many used high interest, subprime loans. Now civil rights groups say lenders targeted minori

San Diego Joined Fight to Overturn Gay Marriage Ban

The fight to overturn California's gay-marriage ban included the city of San Diego. The mayor signed off on a friend-of-the court brief last year, after tearfully announcing a change of heart on the m

Cooking oil, flour, high-energy biscuits and baby food are unloaded from a U.S. Marine helicopter in a village in the upper Swat Valley that remains cut off nearly six weeks after the start of the flooding. In the northwest corner of Pakistan flood waters swept away the bridges that were the lifeline for this mountainous and stream filled area.

After The Floods, Misery And Motivation In Pakistan

As Pakistan struggles to overcome record floods, NPR's Julie McCarthy has been documenting the hardships of the people -- 8 million homeless -- and devastation to the land. She shares some of her impressions and experiences covering the disaster, which took her from the top of the country to the bottom and back up again.

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The Big American Hangover: McCain vs. Obama Round #2

Andrew Felices and Mellissa Giles of Frederick, Md., shown here with their toddler son, A.J., say they are not in any rush to tie the knot.

Unmarried With Kids: A Shift In The Working Class

A new study by the National Marriage Project finds that 44 percent of those with high school diplomas but no college degrees now have children without being married. That's more than triple what it was in the 1970s. And we're not just talking about teen parents, but adults living together.

What's Been Learned From Chile, Haiti Earthquakes?

What's been learned from the recent earthquakes in Chile and Haiti? And, what do local residents need to do to prepare for the possibility of a large earthquake in our region? We speak to a local geology professor, and a representative from the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services.

Local Real Estate: On The Rebound Or Facing Double-Dip?

Is the local housing market showing signs of a rebound, or can we expect more home price declines in the next few months? We discuss the latest local real estate numbers, and look ahead to what the rest of the year might hold for the San Diego market.

Father Mychal Judge became a fire department chaplain in 1992 — and he liked to join company drills. One retired fireman recalls, "I could picture him, chopping down a door with an axe. He would love to do that, too."

Memories Of Sept. 11's First Recorded Casualty Endure

Father Mychal Judge was a beloved Fire Department of New York chaplain known for savoring life. He was also the first recorded victim of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Ten years later, he's recalled as the priest who flouted convention, yet was also revered as a saint.

Ron Roberts (L) and Stephen Whitburn, candidates in the race for San Diego County Board of Supervisors – 4th District.

Candidates Debate: San Diego County Supervisors District 4

These Days is hosting a debate at 9 a.m. for the candidates running for supervisor in San Diego’s 4th District. That district encompasses a wide area of the City of San Diego. What will decide the race? Join the live chat.

Proposed Toll Road Faces Obstacles from Politicians, Environmentalists and the California Coastal Commission

A proposed toll road in north San Diego County faces criticism from environmentalists, politicians and the California Coastal Commission. Is the 16-mile toll road necessary to mitigate inevitable traf

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