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The world's largest health conference that addresses gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues gets underway in San Diego today. Healthy aging for the LGBT community will be one of the topics of conversation at the 28th annual meeting of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association.

The federal government Sunday took control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in order to stabilize the housing market and end questions about the firms' finances. The Treasury Department is expected to provide billions of dollars to shore up the beleaguered mortgage giants.

A decade ago, residents thought an old rail line above the city was an eyesore and wanted it torn down. Today, it's one of Manhattan's most popular public spaces. A new book gives the inside story of how Joshua David and Robert Hammond saved the abandoned track.

The president said he hoped to be able to announce a deal on Friday but "there's no certainty yet." He said he told House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid that he wants an answer in the morning.

The Federal Reserve lowered a key interest rate Wednesday morning by half a percentage point to 1.5 percent. The move was made in coordination with other central banks around the world. The Fed earlier signaled that it might cut interest rates after a series of other bold steps failed to stem the financial meltdown.

Some prominent conservatives have called for a return to the days when being a member of Congress was a part-time job, arguing that it will keep lawmakers more in touch with reality. But critics warn it would strengthen the presidency too much. Either way, is it even feasible?

As the country debates Arizona's controversial new immigration law, KPBS takes a closer look at unauthorized immigration here in San Diego. In a special documentary, we explore why migrants take big risks to work here, and what happens to children of deported parents.

This spring, U.S. farmers faced floods, tornadoes, downpours and droughts — all of which made planting difficult. Now in June, intense heat has been sweeping over much of the country. The harsh weather likely will reduce the fall's harvest, which in turn could further drive up grocery bills.

Thirty reporters have been killed in Mexico’s drug war during the last four years. This week, three media summits in San Diego address press freedom and safety south of the border. Though the crisis has received more attention lately, little has improved in Mexico.

Most of San Diego is back to normal after last week's blackout, except our coastline. We'll get an update on a major sewage spill from San Diego Coastkeeper.