College campuses react to the news of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
The Israel-Hamas war ignited protests on many U.S. college campuses. Some students were elated, others concerned after the announcement of a ceasefire.
Health Exchange Day One: A View From California
We'll hear how things went in California Tuesday as people started to sign up for insurance in the Affordable Care Act.
Send Us Your Cellphone Stories
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Hiking Trail From Mexico To Canada More Popular Than Ever
A record number of people are hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. This year, more than a thousand backpackers applied for permits to complete the entire 2,650 mile trek between Mexico and Canada, though just about half of them are expected to actually finish as the season wraps up this October.
With Shutdown Looming, Senate Takes Up Stopgap Spending Bill
As the U.S. government braces for a shutdown, the Senate voted Monday to reject amendments to a stopgap spending bill passed by the House of Representatives that would have delayed the healthcare law for a year and repeal a tax on medical devices, and returned a "clean" continuing resolution that would keep the government open until Nov. 15 — and leave Obamacare intact — to the House.
Is Living With Extreme Wildfires The New Normal?
The Yarnell Hill fire in Arizona was deadly in part because of how close a highly flammable forest was to a community. The U.S. once faced a crisis with structural fires, but managed to change regulations to turn the trend around. Experts say it will take a renewed effort to take on this newer fire threat.
Writing Noir Poetry, With LA As A Backdrop
Suzanne Lummis is the granddaughter of a California pioneer, a local legend and a woman who has turned her life's misadventures into edgy poetry. She speaks with host Jacki Lyden about noir poetry set in her beloved city of Los Angeles.
