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Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) dominates the campaign trail while his Democratic rival, Barack Obama, is on vacation. McCain continued his tough stance against Russia's actions in Georgia, calling for strong diplomacy to end the crisis.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is sentenced to 23 months in prison for his role in a dogfighting conspiracy that involved gambling and killing pit bulls.

College students in California have taken a couple of tough financial hits recently. CSU officials voted last week to raise tuition for the fifth straight year. And legislation now before congress w

Jury selection begins Monday in Miami for the trial of terrorism suspect Jose Padilla. The five-year path from Padilla's arrest to a Florida courtroom has contained many twists and turns.

Bond insurers are feeling the pain of the subprime mortgage mess. Four bond insurers' troubles are now impacting the global financial markets. David Wessel, economics editor at The Wall Street Journal, discusses the impact with Renee Montagne.

The police chief for San Diego Harbor says the airport "terror" cited at San Diego's airport was the result of four ice packs found in a woman's luggage.

Republican Sen. Judd Gregg of New Hampshire on Thursday withdrew his name from consideration as commerce secretary, citing "irresolvable conflicts" with President Obama. The move came as a setback for the administration as it worked to shore up confidence in the U.S. economy.

High school seniors who need help paying for college can get some pointers on filling out financial aid forms Saturday. KPBS reporter Beth Ford Roth has the story.

Senators sharply question federal safety officials during a hearing on one of the nation's biggest mine disasters in 20 years. Labor subcommittee members asked why the Sago mine was not shut down for past violations. They also wanted to know if communications technology could have saved lives.

Advocacy groups are rousing support across the country ahead of a possible showdown over Senate rules on the use of the filibuster to block President Bush's nominees to federal judgeships.