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Democrat David Obey, who announced his retirement earlier this month, has represented northwestern Wisconsin in the House of Representatives for 40 years. But there are signs his district is changing -- and it might not be as liberal as Obey is. With him out of the race, some say Republicans could pick up the seat in November.

State and local education officials say more kids are showing up at schools and recreation centers to get a free meal this summer. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

The dollar gained a bit of value against the yen. In currency trading one U.S. dollar was worth less than one Canadian dollar, or loonie, for the first time in 30 years. The greenback also hit a new low against the Euro, the currency used in more than a dozen European countries.

Despite stubbornly high national unfavorable ratings, Sarah Palin's public profile continues to climb. Republican politicos in Iowa and New Hampshire say the former Alaska governor could be the top GOP contender in those key early primary states in 2012. That is, if she wants it.

What kind of economic impact did last Sunday's 7.2 magnitude earthquake have on businesses and residents who live in the Imperial Valley? We speak to Brad Jennings, editor of the Imperial Valley Press, about the latest damage estimates, and the recovery efforts taking place in his area.

The prosecution and defense give their opening statements in the perjury case against former vice presidential aide Lewis Libby. Libby is accused of lying to federal investigators about his conversations with reporters regarding undercover CIA agent Valerie Plame.

A federal appeals court says President Bush does not have the constitutional authority to imprison a U.S. resident indefinitely and without charge, as in the case of Ali al-Marri. Al-Marri is a citizen of Qatar who was attending graduate school in Illinois when he was arrested in 2001.

California is known for its car culture. But it turns out those wheels are rolling over some of the worst roads in the nation. A recent study ranked California 49th out of the 50 states for the quality of its pavement. New Jersey came in last. But California has the distinction of having the nation's worst roads in urban areas.

The economy grew faster than expected at the end of last year, the strongest evidence yet that the recession is likely over. But economists say the numbers are still mixed and that unemployment continues to weigh on any recovery.

The Bush Administration's plans for a speedy bailout of Wall Street seem to have