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The latest Field Poll shows a vast majority of Californians are strongly opposed to cutting healthcare programs as a means to balancing the state's budget. Yet that's exactly what the governor is prop

President Bush might have expected a hostile reception when he arrived in Italy today. Previously, tens of thousands protested his visits, but only about 2,000 opposed Bush's visit to the Italian capital today. Most Romans were either indifferent, or angry about the restrictive security measures.

President Bush met Wednesday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin. The leaders discussed climate change and Iran. NPR's Don Gonyea is traveling with President Bush on his last official trip to Europe.

The unit known as the Scorpions has broken up drug rings, apprehended diamond smugglers and investigated government corruption. But after fingering some of South Africa's most powerful people, the unit's days may be numbered.

After decades of resisting adding fluoride to the water supply, San Diego city council members found themselves in a position where they could no longer say “no.” KPBS reporter Alison St John has mo

In Iraq, there is increasing opposition to a security agreement being negotiated with the United States. U.S. negotiators say a deal can be reached by the July 31 deadline. But Iraqi lawmakers who must approve the "Status of Forces" pact aren't so sure. The deal would provide a legal framework for the continued presence of U.S. troops in Iraq.

Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai says he's against forming a unity government, instead of having a run-off in the country's presidential election. Plus, a truce between insurgents and the Somalian government could be in jeopardy. And we consider how Africans are reacting to Barack Obama's run for the White House.

A new Human Rights Watch report blasts the government of Zimbabwe for inciting brutal attacks against opposition supporters. The report says President Robert Mugabe's violent campaign virtually rules out any chance of a fair runoff election. It also says the ruling party has set up torture camps to force voters to support Mugabe.

Students at Lincoln High School in South San Diego are learning to fight fires. Its part of a new career-tech program designed to groom the next generation of emergency responders. KPBS Reporter Ana T

The San Diego City Council has approved a $3.2 billion budget. It draws on downtown redevelopment money to help reinstate many of the job cuts proposed by Mayor Jerry Sanders. KPBS reporter Alison St