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Every day, Americans travel on the largest public works project in history. Author Earl Swift tells the story of America's interstate highway system in his new book, The Big Roads: The Untold Story of the Engineers, Visionaries, and Trailblazers who Created the American Superhighways.

Consumer groups are pushing for stricter oversight when it comes to foreclosures. They say nationwide mediation programs could save thousands of people from losing their homes.

Union organizers are ramping up their efforts in state capitals across the country, emphasizing that what began in Madison, Wis., could have national consequences. But union leaders say they are glad the Obama administration has watched from the sidelines because they don't need the president's help.

The San Diego Food Bank set up a food stamp sign-up clinic outside San Diego City Hall Thursday.

San Diego will get a chance this week to give their input into plans to expand the trolley. San Diego Association of Governments, SANDAG, will host two public meetings.

President Obama's latest health proposal includes some Republican ideas — but not enough to win GOP votes. Scholar Jonathan Rauch discusses why the two parties can't come together to make deals.

A San Diego County congressman who took part in President Barack Obama's "Fiscal Responsibility Summit" at the White House today said waste, fraud and mismanagement in government spending needs to b

With stretches of dry, warm and windy weather expected this autumn and city budget cutbacks in the works, it is essential for San Diegans to do all they can to protect themselves from fires, authorities stressed today.

It’s not uncommon or illegal for doctors to accept money from drug companies. But is it ethical? And, do you as a patient want to know about it?

Companies that offer Web-based e-mail or social networking can't always cooperate with court-ordered surveillance. That's because it's not always possible to create built-in eavesdropping systems, and those back doors can leave computers vulnerable to hacking and non-government spying.