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The Senate voted Wednesday on a bill that would expand federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research. The bill passed 63-34. But President Bush has reiterated his plans to veto the legislation. Whether the Senate can override a veto is uncertain.

Paul Wolfowitz was one of the leading backers of going to war in Iraq. Now, as head of the World Bank, he faces almost as much controversy by moving to suspend bank aid to poor countries that don't do enough to fight corruption.

The top American military spokesman in Baghdad says they have new evidence that proves Iran is helping militants attack their forces. The U.S. military displayed weapons said to be made in Iran, and said Tehran was teaching insurgents how to make roadside bombs.

The Senate is expected to pass legislation that would expand the number of embryonic stem-cell lines eligible for federal research funding. The House passed similar legislation, but a presidential veto is expected.

Blackwater USA is a private military contractor with a big role in Iraq. Now, in the rural community of Potrero -- a backcountry community in San Diego County -- people are getting riled up over now-

On a strict party line vote, Democrats in the Assembly Judiciary committee have approved a bill that would allow same sex marriage in California. Despite threat of a veto if the bill makes it throug

The East County town of La Mesa may still be small, with some 60,000 residents. But the city has big plans to redevelop its civic center. And that's sparked controversy over a street named for the cit

San Diego's before and after school programs will get an extra $5 million in state funding this year. District officials say more than one hundred campuses will benefit from the hefty increase. KPBS r

San Diego – Beginning on March 5, KPBS will broadcast V-me, a new Spanish-language television network delivering quality and educational entertainment to local Latino viewers.

Little is heard from political figures in Zimbabwe, beyond President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai. But activist and poet Freedom Nyamubaya — a former freedom fighter — recently made her thoughts known.