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One of Wall Street's oldest firms filed for bankruptcy after an effort to save it failed Sunday. The federal government declined to step in for Lehman Brothers like it did for Bear Stearns for two reasons: Lehman Brothers isn't as big, and the government "has just had enough," says NPR's Adam Davidson.

There were significant financial costs to some of the areas hit by the massive storms of the past week, but also some benefits: Stores will have to restock sold-out supplies, and telecommuting may have softened the impact on productivity.

Curtis Wilkie is the author of The Fall of the House of Zeus, in which he chronicles the life of Dickie Scruggs, a trial lawyer who made millions in lawsuits targeting the asbestos and tobacco industries — and then wound up in prison for attempted bribery.

In defending his decision to prosecute alleged Sept. 11 plotters in civilian court, Attorney General Eric holder cites figures that the U.S. has won more than 300 terrorist convictions. Republicans dispute that number — though it originated with the Bush administration.

To help viewers be prepared for the federally mandated shutdown of television analog signals on Feb. 17, 2009, KPBS and all over-the-air, full-power broadcast television stations in San Diego will par

The Gulf of Mexico is known for its bounty — blue crab, shrimp, grouper, tuna, oysters — but ever since oil tainted a portion of the Gulf's fishing grounds, the seafood has been a tough sell. Officials say the tests have been unequivocal: The seafood is safe to eat.

President-elect Obama has named former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker to head a new White House panel to help the new administration create jobs and bring stability to the ailing financial system. Obama's announcement Wednesday came during his third news conference in as many days on the economy.

People who want to cross the border more quickly on foot have a new option. Federal officials opened a new fast-pass lane for pedestrians at San Ysidro. KPBS Reporter Amy Isackson has details.

Floodwaters began to penetrate towns in the Atchafalaya Basin after a massive spillway was opened to divert water from population centers. Many residents heeded orders to head for higher ground, hoping that the intentional flooding would be merciful to their way of life.

About 22 million Americans use illegal drugs, leading to billions of dollars in profit for Mexico's drug cartels. This is the first in a series of stories exploring "The Drug War At Home."