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Recruiting and hiring thousands of additional federal Border Patrol agents is a key part of President Bush's plan to reduce illegal immigration. But tough entry requirements and low pay are making it difficult for the Border Patrol to find and retain enough new agents to meet that goal.

A defense contractor previously linked to disgraced congressman Randy "Duke" Cunningham is in trouble again. Defense contractor Michael Wade already pleaded guilty to bribing the former Representative

As part of our special series on education, These Days looks at the role private foundations are playing in funding San Diego's public schools.

A spokesman for the North County Transit District says security along the new Sprinter Light Rail line will not change in response to yesterday’s accident. A homeless man lay on the tracks and lots h

Relations between the U.S. and Russia, already strained by the conflict in Georgia, took another hit as Poland has agreed to host part of a U.S. missile defense system. Russia warned the Poles they were turning themselves into a target.

The San Diego teacher's union welcomes news that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger won't be pushing a full plate of education reforms this year. The Governor says dealing with the state's massive budget

New fines were issued Wednesday by the Federal Communications Commission. The fines are aimed toward indecent programming on broadcast television.

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps continued his quest for a record seven gold medals in a single Olympics, winning the 200-meter individual medley. And Americans Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson took gold and silver in the women's individual all-around gymnastics competition.

Has OxyContin abuse in San Diego County been exaggerated? How do you think authorities should handle cases of prescription drug abuse?

Scientists on Tuesday issued a warning of almost Biblical proportions to the nation's transportation planners. They warn that much of the transportation system will be increasingly vulnerable to flooding and sea-level rise.