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A new study shows the Pacific Ocean off California is severely over-fished. The federal government is now drafting new rules that will govern how much fishing is allowed off the coast in the future. K

Lawyers for the Obama administration and the oil industry will be back in court Thursday in New Orleans to argue whether a six-month moratorium on deep-water drilling is legal. Companies that supply food or ferry people to the rigs could be hurt if drilling is suspended.

A decade of high-profile unethical behavior has led researchers to a disturbing conclusion: The vast majority of us are not only capable of such behavior but do it all the time wihtout realizing it.

Barack Obama's win yesterday means San Diego will get a new U.S. Attorney sometime next year. KPBS Reporter Amita Sharma has more.

Since 9/11, securing America's border has been a top priority of the Federal government. More and more technology is be developed and used to monitor the flow of people and goods across the borders.

For a decade, Reebok has had an exclusive merchandising contract with the NFL's 32 teams. American Needle Inc., a family-owned business, says the contract violates antitrust laws, and the Supreme Court will hear the case Wednesday. The result will affect not only the NFL but also other professional and collegiate sports leagues.

The president said the U.S. is prepared to release oil from the strategic reserve in the event of an emergency shortage, but that oil prices aren't high enough to warrant it. He also said the earthquake and tsunami in Japan are a potentially catastrophic disaster and the U.S. has offered any assistance required.

The federal government plans to sue nearly two dozen California landowners. They're among hundreds along the U.S.-Mexico border who've blocked federal authorities from building more border fencing. KP

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger would seem to need friends as he tries to resolve yet another budget crisis. But he's facing battles with entrenched opposition on three fronts.

Hear the details on see the proposed plans to widen Interstate 5 from La Jolla to Oceanside.