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Seventy-one days of debate on whether Mexico should boost private investment in the country's oil company, PEMEX, began today in Mexico City. Meanwhile, Pemex's general counsel is in La Jolla to addre

Even with many people grappling with when life begins, it is hard to deny that a baby - born live - is a human being. For those who don't know the

A lawsuit filed in Portland, Ore., alleges that the federal government illegally wiretapped lawyers for an Islamist charity based in that state. As Colin Fogarty of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports, it isn't the first legal challenge to the warrantless surveillance program but it's the first to claim specific documented evidence.

Last summer, Congress passed the Hope for Homeowners Act, setting aside $300 billion to help people refinance into more affordable mortgages. The program has been a flop, but investors now say they're willing to accept losses to make it work.

A civil-rights group says California is home to more hate groups than any other state. A new report suggests the immigration debate immigration is fueling a surge in hate groups, including here in San

President Bush vows in his State of the Union speech to increase funding to develop coal-fired power plants that produce no polluting emissions. But the federal government is currently undermining efforts by states to require power companies to use an existing "green" technology that's already available.

The corruption probe that brought down San Diego Congressman Randy Cunningham is far from over. Federal attorneys say they expect more charges to be filed. KPBS Reporter Erik Anderson has details.

San Diego teachers say they're sick and tired of President Bush's No Child Left Behind Act. They're pressuring local lawmakers to gut the legislation during reauthorization this year. KPBS reporter An

A U.N. expert says the United States fails to protect migrants’ rights. Jorge Bustamante visited San Diego on his nationwide fact finding mission last spring. He presented his report in Geneva Friday

A mortgage aid planthat had broad bipartisan support stalled in the Senate recently in a dispute over taxes. According to