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In conjunction with San Diego State University, the new program is designed to help improve justice south of the border.

After the prolonged fight to raise the debt ceiling, polling trends show a strain of discontent with Washington and concerns about Obama's leadership — particularly among liberal Democrats and the independents seen as essential to his re-election bid.

The San Diego Association of Governments says two highway projects are top priorities for the money SANDAG will receive from the federal economic stimulus package. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.

The stalemate in Congress over FAA funding has stalled more than 200 airport expansion and renovation projects across the country. And it's putting tens of thousands of contractors out of work.

The Somali terror group al-Shabab has made no secret of its desire to recruit operatives from the U.S. In the final installment of a three-part series, KPBS Investigative Reporter Amita Sharma takes a look at the Al-Qaeda-linked group's strategy to attract Americans fighters. It's an effort that's already allegedly claimed one of San Diego's own.

The economic federal stimulus package was signed into law today. San Diego Congresswoman Susan Davis says she believes this is a good bill the region. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.

The FBI has told agents that in "exceptional cases" they can question suspects for a longer amount of time before reading them their Miranda rights. There must be an "immediate threat" to public safety.

The Constitution says all persons born in the U.S. are American citizens. But some lawmakers say that shouldn't apply to children of parents here illegally. They've introduced bills meant to trigger a legal battle about the issue.

Najibullah Zazi said he was trained by al-Qaida for a "martyrdom" plan to attack the subway system. The 25-year-old former Denver airport shuttle driver faces a life sentence without parole when he is sentenced in June.

President Obama has been under increasing pressure to weigh in on gun control policies since the Tucson shootings. That pressure increased Monday, after a "sting" operation reported purchasing semi-automatic weapons for sale at an Arizona gun show without criminal background checks.