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In December, the San Diego City Council raised the fee guests pay while staying in hotels by 2 percent. The extra $29 million the city is expected to raise will go back to the hotels for marketing pur

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) responds to the latest congressional testimony from Gen. David Petraeus, the top military commander in Iraq. Clyburn explains why he opposes Petraeus' call to suspend troop withdrawals.

Five years ago, Baghdad fell to forces led by the United States. But according to an oft-forgotten L.A. Times report, the crystallizing moment — when a statue of Saddam Hussein came down in Baghdad — was not the spontaneous event it appeared to be.

Voters in Zimbabwe still don't know the results of their presidential election, and the mood in the southern African nation is growing ominous. President Robert Mugabe has all but conceded that he didn't win a majority of votes. The main opposition party says he is unleashing a campaign of violence.

San Francisco is bracing for big protests from Tibetan activists as the city hosts the Olympic torch relay Wednesday. Security is being tightened for the flame's only U.S. appearance following turmoil during stops this week in London and Paris directed at Olympic host China.

Unmentionable: District 3 Race Gets Seedy

A California Congressman says the Bush administration is taking unconstitutional steps to build the border fence. Congressman Bob Filner says the administration has no right to waive laws along the bo

Many vied for the opportunity to carry the flame in San Francisco by entering an essay contest. Sean Baumstark discusses his winning essay and why he wants to be part of the ceremony.

More than half-a-dozen bills aimed at improving the state's response to oil spills cleared a key legislative committee Monday. From Sacramento, Jenny O'Mara reports.

One of seven United Arab Emirates, Dubai is home to $60 glasses of champagne, an indoor ski slope, the world's tallest structure and a chain of artificial islands. New York Times travel writer Danielle Pergament recounts a whirlwind visit.