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A fight over using public money for a Catholic university is now before the Missouri Supreme Court. The case involves Saint Louis University, which wants $8 million in public money for a basketball arena.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says the Bush administration will join an Iraqi-sponsored meeting with Iran and Syria. The purpose will be to search for ways to stabilize Iraq.

California and San Diego are major magnets for immigrant labor. How do the large number of immigrants working here impact the job market and wages? A new study offers insight on this contentious issue

A new study says immigrant workers in California help increase wages and job opportunities for U.S. born workers. KPBS reporter Amy Isackson has the story.

The Iraqi government is inviting ambassadors from Iran and Syria to discuss security in Iraq, says Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The surprise announcement came as Rice spoke on Capitol Hill with Defense Secretary Robert Gates about new funds for U.S. efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

After seven hours of debate, San Diego City Council voted last night for what was called the biggest water and sewer rate hikes in the city’s history. The increase will raise more than $400 million t

An investigative piece in next month's Vanity Fair finds that San Diego-based Science Applications International Corporation hasn't delivered on some of its biggest government contracts -- costing tax

Energy giant TXU agrees to be acquired by a group of private-equity firms in a deal worth $32 billion. If approved, it would be the largest leveraged buyout in U.S. history. The bidders are making concessions to environmentalists to help push the deal through.

Will the City Council approve Mayor Jerry Sanders' proposal to increase San Diego's water and sewer rates? Barring unforeseen circumstances, approval of the proposal seems inevitable. We speak to KP

San Diego city council holds hearings today into proposed water and sewer rate increases. Some groups support the mayor’s plans. But others are still opposed to the rate hikes. KPBS reporter Alison S