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Tuesday, Apr 2, 2013 at 06:45 AM PDT

Sequestration Not Causing Chaos at Airports

Sequestration Not Causing Chaos at Airports

Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood predicted long lines, cancellations and delays at airports due to sequestration. So far, it hasn't happened. Sam Brock reports.

Reality Check
Friday, Mar 29, 2013 at 07:02 PM PDT

How Serious Are North Korea’s Threats?

How Serious Are North Korea’s Threats?

Brash talk and violent threats from the North Korean regime are nothing new to the international community, nor to that country’s stated enemy, the United States.

Friday, Mar 29, 2013 at 06:28 AM PDT

Would Rail Cars Help Lower Gas Prices?

Would Rail Cars Help Lower Gas Prices?

The Rocky Mountains prevent California from receiving oil from a national oil pipeline, which results in higher gas prices. Would a rail car system to transport crude oil help lower costs? Sam Brock reports.

Sam Brock
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 at 04:46 PM PDT

Evidence of Reed Claim About Same-Sex Parenting Proves Flimsy

Evidence of Reed Claim About Same-Sex Parenting Proves Flimsy

The debate over marriage equality currently being staged before the U.S. Supreme Court may ultimately hinge on questions of legal standing, constitutional interpretation or even states’ rights.

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Wednesday, Mar 20, 2013 at 02:26 PM PDT

Retire in the Bay Area? Study Says It’s a Bad Idea

Retire in the Bay Area? Study Says It’s a Bad Idea

Of all the places to put down roots in the latter stages of your life, you could probably do a lot worse than San Francisco or San Jose.

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Thursday, Mar 14, 2013 at 12:36 PM PDT

Examining Claim: SF Electric Rates Poised to Double

Examining Claim: SF Electric Rates Poised to Double

The Bay Area has long staked out its position as one of the most technologically and environmentally advanced regions in the country.

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Saturday, Mar 9, 2013 at 01:58 PM PST

Will Sanctions Defang North Korea?

Will Sanctions Defang North Korea?

North Korea is no stranger to the United Nations Security Council.

Friday, Mar 1, 2013 at 08:01 PM PST

Reality Check: The Sequestor Begins

Reality Check: The Sequestor Begins

So should we blame the do nothing Congress or the man in the oval office for the sequestor mess? Sam Brock investigates.

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Friday, Mar 1, 2013 at 07:26 AM PST

Does Sequestration Target Low-Income?

Does Sequestration Target Low-Income?

Sequestration cuts were never intended to be fair, well-reasoned pullbacks of bloated government agencies.

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Wednesday, Feb 27, 2013 at 07:29 AM PST

Reality Check: Sequestration and its Impact on California

Reality Check: Sequestration and its Impact on California

Sequestration, a series of automatic budget cuts that would shrink federal spending in areas as varied as the armed services and medical research, takes effect March 1 without congressional action.

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