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San Diego Gas and Electric could be fined and face other penalties for allegedly making false statements to the state Public Utilities Commission. The charges are related to the proposed Sunrise Power

A crucial federal highway funding bill is stuck in the gridlock of partisan politics. If the bill isn't passed soon, California could lose almost $1 billion in construction money. Matt Laslo reports f

News of terrorist attacks on top of political unrest and some protests — those are all stories the Chinese government wants to avoid now, with the Summer Olympics opening ceremonies on Friday. NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman says Beijing is spiffed up and buzzing with enthusiasm.

In light of the global food crisis, the Honduras government is changing policies to put money into farming and food production. It's a signal that farmers aren't forgotten anymore — and that feeding the poor is priority.

Inflation in Zimbabwe has spiraled to the point where a loaf of bread costs $200 billion. Starting Friday, the government is dropping 10 zeros off the value of its money. Rick Kriel, a business owner in Zimbabwe, describes how the devaluation process has affected everyday life.

Argento is not a great actress but when used well she commands attention and defines her characters with an effectively aggressive physicality. So in some ways she is the perfect creative match for French director Catherine Breillat who's made a reputation as a provocative feminist filmmaker with works such as

U.S. Olympic windsurfer Nancy Rios may be six inches shorter than her competitors, but she is a formidable opponent on the water. Extensive physical training and experience has driven her success.

The U.N. Security Council is debating the extension of the mandate of a peacekeeping force for Sudan's Darfur region. It also criticized the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for trying to arrest Sudan's president.

The State Department hopes patriotism will compel American civilians to leave their comfortable lives in the U.S. for far-flung locales and potentially dangerous work: saving states the U.S. classifies as "failing." Critics say the program will be seen as nation building.

Hall H Line Panorama Mosaic by KPBS, on Flickr I arrived at 8am Saturday morning to get in line for the morning panels in Hall H, for Heroes and Lost back…