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Debate Begins Over Duncan Hunter's Declarations About Iraq

What if the world faced a calamity that scientists predicted and that science might help prevent...but the general public just didn't understand it? And at the same time, what if powerful political and business interests found it profitable to convince the public that all the scientists were lying? That, according to climatologist Richard Somerville, summarizes what's happening regarding the subject of climate change.

What are the hottest consumer electronic products for this holiday season? We talk to the executive editor of CNET.com about iPods, tablet PCs, motion-sensitive video games and all the other tech goodies that will be at the top of many holiday wish lists.

The fate of the 17-year-old law known as "don't ask, don't tell," which bars openly gay Americans from serving in the military, is expected to be decided before Congress goes home prior to year's end. Can those who want to end the ban find enough Republican support?

South Korean President Lee Myung-bak took responsibility for failing to protect his country against attack and threatened retaliation against any further provocation by North Korea.

The Vantage Pointe building in Downtown San Diego has not yet succeeded as a condo project. The building is now being used for an entirely different purpose.

An upcoming Pentagon survey will reportedly show that about 40 percent of Marines oppose gays serving openly, the highest among the services. Senior Marines have taken the lead against repealing "don't ask, don't tell." But some observers say those views may be out of sync with younger Marines.

What challenges will Governor-elect Jerry Brown face? What can be done to eliminate California's projected $25 billion deficit for next year? We discuss options the new governor should consider, and whether the state legislature is willing to make meaningful changes needed to end the state's financial problems.

How are local cities responding to the decline in sales and property taxes due to the down economy? We discuss strategies being used to counteract the recession. Which strategies are best to improve the long-term economic health of local communities?

Far more poor people want to save rather than borrow money. So, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is putting $500 million toward studying and expanding microsavings programs in places like Malawi, where a banking kiosk operates out of a butcher's shop.