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Antonio Villaraigosa is set to become the Los Angeles' first Latino mayor since 1872 after a historic coalition of Latinos, blacks and whites buoyed his candidacy. But he says that after the publicity dies down, he will be judged by his ability to tackle problems such as L.A.'s public school system.

Judge John G. Roberts, President Bush's choice to be a Supreme Court justice, has friends in both parties. His reputation as a bright, questioning lawyer comes with a solid standing as a conservative.

There is little history of a congressional committee issuing subpoenas for members of Congress. The move escalates the war between House Republicans opposed to the investigation and the panel.

Author Scott Hershovitz sets out to prove that philosophy, like inquisitive, rowdy children, can offer illuminating insights — even when addressing complex subjects related to misbehavior.

Amythyst Kiah's debut solo album, Wary + Strange, with its unusual combination of roots influences and alternative sounds, features the Grammy-nominated song, "Black Myself."

During the pandemic scientists launched a vaccine in record-breaking time. Their successful use of mRNA technology could lead to progress in the decades-long effort for an HIV inoculation.

The sporting event is coming to the U.S. for the first time in 2031.

Buffy Sainte-Marie has always been a wandering soul with a fierce sense of direction. Watch her and her touring band perform four songs from across her long, innovative career.

Gen. William Westmoreland, who commanded American forces in Vietnam from 1964 to 1968, died Monday night in Charleston, S.C. He was 91. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stanley Karnow talks about Westmoreland and his insistence that the United States "did not fulfill its commitment to South Vietnam."

Gas prices are soaring across the country, but particularly in California. Fuel in the San Francisco Bay Area has topped $3, though the hike has not caused an attendant spike in public transportation ridership.