Internal Affairs: That's some pricey filet mignon

After the lights went out last week at the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce's annual barbecue, some of Arnold Schwarzenegger's biggest boosters retired to the rugged hills of Los Gatos for a private dinner with the governor.

Proposed Yahoo campus moves forward in Santa Clara

Question lingers: Is Internet giant planning to move its headquarters from Sunnyvale?

Electric Vehicle Rally lets attendees test drive energy independence

Gearheads and geeks at the annual Electric Vehicle Rally rejoiced that presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama support a comprehensive approach to weaning the nation off foreign oil. But they urged a solution more substantive than chanting "Drill, Baby, Drill!"

Pizarro: MACLA rolls outs a beautiful directory for eclectic San Jose neighborhood

After 18 months of research, editing and letting young people snap photos in a funky San Jose neighborhood, Latino art gallery MACLA is going to distribute copies of a new directory that puts the spotlight on more than 60 businesses and organizations in the William/Reed Corridor.

The California Report Magazine

KQED Radios weekly statewide news service. Hosted by Scott Shafer, the program contains reporting, commentaries, and analysis about California news, issues, and trends.

The California Report

Could the RNC Swing California?. Academic Performance Numbers. End Music.

The California Report

Latinos and the RNC. High-tech Overtime. End Music.

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Who is Meg Whitman?. Sacramento Bill Roundup. End Music.

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Gustav Stalls the RNC. Protecting Desert Habitat. End Music.

Fed Takes Over Troubled Mortgage Giants

U.S. mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be put into conservatorship and their top executives will be removed, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said. The intervention comes after the companies lost billions in the housing market turmoil, with no sign things are getting better.

Calif. Church Provides Sanctuary To Immigrant

A small church north of Los Angeles became a sanctuary nearly a year ago for a female, illegal immigrant facing deportation. The United Church of Christ in Simi Valley is attracting anti-illegal immigration demonstrators angry that the church is sheltering the woman.

Haiti Is Struck By Hanna, Drenched By Ike

In Haiti, relief efforts continue almost a week after Tropical Storm Hanna caused extensive flooding on the island. The town of Gonaives was the hardest hit; scores of people were killed and much of the city remains under water. Aid workers are desperately trying to provide food, shelter and medicine to people there while fearing more flooding from Hurricane Ike.

Fed To Take Over Mortgage Giants Fannie, Freddie

The Treasury Department is poised to announce it will takeover Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which together back roughly half of all outstanding U.S. mortgages. The government intervention comes after the companies lost billions in the housing market turmoil, with no sign things are getting better.

Effects Of The Fannie/Freddie Takeover

Host Liane Hansen speaks with Nariman Behravesh, Chief Economist at Global Insight. Behravesh says that without major action, chances of the housing crunch and credit crisis dragging on for another year are very high. But early action will probably save taxpayers in the long run, because the damage to the economy will be less.

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McCain, Obama Hit the Trail as Sprint Begins to Election Day

With both national party conventions complete, Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama hit the ground running Friday as the race begins to Election Day. Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the campaign road ahead.

McCain, Palin Speeches Draw Strong Interest, Shift Tone of Election

More than 42 million people tuned in Thursday to see John McCain's acceptance speech, matching the number who watched Barack Obama's speech last week. A panel of editors and columnists weigh how the GOP event was received across the country.

Journalists, Political Leaders Answered Your Questions From Conventions

Ray Suarez asked political leaders, journalists and analysts your questions about this year's election and other issues during nine in-depth video editions of the Online NewsHour's Insider Forum -- direct from the Democratic and GOP conventions.

Genetic Map of Cancer Reveals Unexpected Complexity

Researchers have mapped the genetic blueprint of two of the deadliest forms of cancer, detailing the mutations that lead to tumors of the pancreas and brain. The work suggests that the genetic causes of cancer are even more complex than previously thought.

Judges Reinstated in Pakistan Ahead of Election

Three Supreme Court judges ousted by outgoing Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf were sworn back into the court a day ahead of Saturday's presidential election, but the former chief justice will not return as chief because of fear of a "constitutional impasse."

US takes over key mortgage firms

The US government announces plans for the takeover of failing mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

Caribbean lashed by Hurricane Ike

Thousands of people hunker down across the Caribbean as Hurricane Ike pounds the region, on course for Cuba.

Israeli PM 'should be indicted'

Israeli police reportedly recommend to prosecutors that PM Ehud Olmert be indicted in a corruption investigation.

Canadian PM calls snap election

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper calls an early election in a bid to strengthen his minority government.

Kandahar rocked by suicide blasts

Two suicide bomb blasts kill at least two people and injure 29 in a police station in the Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.

Tech Talk: The Newest Web Browser

In this edition of Tech Talk, NBR's Scott Gurvey offers his take on Chrome -- Google's new web browser. Scott thinks Chrome has a long way to go before it can really shake up the browser market.

Bond Love

As the economies of more nations slow, investors are moving their money to government bonds. NBR correspondent Suzanne Pratt investigates the outlook for bonds in the current market.

STREET CRITIQUE Coming Up - Hilary Kramer

Anchor Paul Kangas interviews market strategists and financial experts about Wall Street trends. On Wednesday, September 3rd, Hilary Kramer, Chief Market Strategist at GreenTech Research, will be Paul's guest.

Korea's Interest in Lehman

South Korea's state-owned Korea Development Bank (KDB) wants to make a multi-billion dollar investment in Lehman Brothers. As NBR Washington bureau chief Darren Gersh explains, the deal will face a number of obstacles even though Lehman is in major need of capital.

Working for Balance - Part 4

The NBR series and special Working for Balance examines business efforts to embrace the work-life balance philosophy. In this report, Lucy Craft finds out how some Japanese firms are trying to fight the nation's culture of workaholism.