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In an interview with NPR from the campaign trail in South Carolina, Sen. Barack Obama talks with Renee Montagne about his approach to economic issues — including some harsh words for President Bush's stimulus plan.

It seems like every presidential candidate wants to attract the young voter, but what do the young voters want in a candidate? We speak to Jean Twenge, author of Generation Me: Why Today's Young Ameri

Florida is next on the Republican presidential program, and all of the big names are arriving ahead of the vote a week from Tuesday. But one major GOP contender has been working the state all month, counting on a breakthrough there to overcome the influence of the early contests: former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani.

A Tel Aviv auction house has sparked controversy by auctioning off several items from the Holocaust including an identifying yellow Jewish star that the Nazis forced Jews to wear. Some Holocaust survivors say that the sale was an insult to the memory of the dead. The Israeli parliament is now debating a bill to ban future sales.

Tens of thousands of uneducated Muslim women are physically living in Germany but leading lives of isolation and violence in their homes. Many seek solace in religion. By reaching out to these women, Germany hopes to facilitate the integration of a larger Muslim community.

The San Diego wildfires have faded from the headlines, but fire victims have not forgotten. They still must overcome the inertia. Then they have to confront the insurance companies. And then they face

The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether states may require government-issued photo identification cards as proof of identity for voters at the polls. At issue is a strict Indiana law, but many other states have similar laws.

There Will Be Blood

The Supreme Court examines the constitutionality of laws requiring voters to show a government-issued photo ID in order to cast a ballot. State officials says the laws help prevent vote fraud, but opponents contend that they suppress voter turnout.

As this column appears on KPBS' web site I am just days home from my traditional family Christmas that literally takes place at Grandmother's House. If you were to come to my office today you might still be able to see the shell-shocked look that follows more than a week of round-the-clock family, sugar, food, sugar, presents, sugar, late nights, sugar, fun, sugar, hair-raising temper tantrums, sugar.