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State lawmakers say California’s troubled healthcare system is due for a major overhaul. Democrats in the legislature are introducing their ideas. And Governor Schwarzenegger is scheduled to unveil h

The Muslim Brotherhood was founded in Egypt more than 70 years ago. The organization has since grown into a powerful social and political movement in Egypt, spawning offshoots around the world. Followers are marking the centenary of the Brotherhood's founder, Hassan al-Banna.

Melissa Block talks with Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al Shahristani about last week's execution of Saddam Hussein and the world-wide publicity generated after his execution was posted on the Internet. Shahristani, a nuclear engineer, was held prisoner under Saddam's regime for 11 years, a time in which he was also tortured.

Host Debbie Elliott speaks with Ayman Safadi, editor of Jordan's independent daily called Al-Ghad. He says there is widespread criticism over the timing of Saddam Hussein's execution, occurring less than a day before Muslims celebrate the Eid holiday.

Violent crime is trending upward in many cities around the country. Nationally, the FBI says robbery was up 9 percent and murder up 1 percent in the first half of 2006. But the trend is uneven: Some cities are up, and others are down. That volatility has criminologists worried.

President Bush meets Thursday with the National Security Council at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Don Gonyea talks with Madeleine Brand about the president's agenda.

Environmental groups hope the power shift to a Democratic-controlled Congress may produce new environment-friendly laws next year. The environment may also take center stage in Sacramento in 2007. KPB

The average Californian buys almost eight prescription drugs each year. Yet, many don't shop around. A Full Focus investigation found that some stores charge twelve times more for the exact same medic

This week, NASA scientists were thrilled by the dramatic pictures that the Mars rover Opportunity sent back that might reveal some of the planet's secrets. Host Gloria Penner talks with Dr. Sally Ride

Diplomatic reaction to the conflict in East Africa has been swift. In the past day, the United Nations, the Arab League and the African Union have all weighed in.