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The House of Representatives passed a gun bill Wednesday that aims to improve national background checks so the names of people who shouldn't be able to buy guns are more likely to get into the system. It's the first gun-control measure in more than a decade to have a good chance of becoming law.

Democratic lawmakers argued Tuesday that Congress should stop spending money on an aircraft built in San Diego that's never become airborne over two decades of research and testing. Republicans pushed

A record average sale price for homes in San Diego's North County may not mean the housing market is rebounding. In fact, one economist suggests just the opposite may be true.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders is off to Pittsburgh Monday for the U.S. Open Golf Tournament. Sanders is meeting with event officials to prepare for next year's tournament at Torrey Pines.

Human rights organizations have long accused Arab governments of torture. Jordan, which became the first Arab state to host a U.N. investigaton of torture, is not pleased with the results.

Sunday marks the deadline set by the United Nations for Lebanon to act on the proposed international tribunal in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. After that date, the U.N. will proceed with setting up the tribunal; Syria and its allies have voiced strong reservations.

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The California Assembly has narrowly approved a bill that would ban trans fats from California restaurants. The measure by Democrat Tony Mendoza would require eateries to phase out the artery-clogging

U2 lead singer Bono campaigns on the sidelines of this week's G-8 meeting, using his celebrity status to pressure world leaders to stick to their promises to give billions in aid to Africa.