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Presidential Campaigns Spar Via NAACP Convention

Vice President Joe Biden spoke today at the NAACP's annual convention, where GOP Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney already faced a tough crowd. Guest host Maria Hinojosa discusses that and other political news of the week with Michael Fauntroy, professor of public policy at George Mason University and syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette.

George Zimmerman, left, and attorney Don West appear before Circuit Judge Kenneth R. Lester, Jr. during a bond hearing in June.

Prosecutors Release New Evidence In Trayvon Martin Case

The evidence shows officers disagreed on the extent of the injuries to George Zimmerman.

Misuse of a medical vials can spread infections.

Staph Infections Tied To Misuse Of Drug Vials

Reuse of drug vials intended for only one patient led to outbreaks of staph infections at clinics in Arizona and Delaware. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged providers of health care to be more careful.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, here seen in June testifying before a congressional committee, will try to explain the bank's trading losses to investors on Friday.

Waiting For JPMorgan And The Whale

When the big bank reports second-quarter earnings on Friday, the real news will be how big its trading losses have grown. The answer could have repercussions for the entire banking sector.

You know you want one: rickshaw seat covers emblazoned with Bollywood stars. It's just one way New Delhi rickshaw drivers are trying to outdo each other in the battle for passengers.

Pimp My Rickshaw: India's Drivers Pump Up The Glam

Rickshaws — motorized three-wheeled buggies — are the cheapest and most convenient way to get around town in India. Amid fierce competition, drivers are looking to attract more passengers with everything from seat covers adorned with Bollywood stars and track lighting to tricked-out sound systems.

More rain headed toward Alabama

Forecasters say more storms are headed toward Alabama, but still more rain is needed to break a worsening drought.The National Weather Service says…

A Tea Party activist rallies in support of Arizona's tough immigration law in Phoenix in April.

Arizona Tea Party Activists Say They're Back

Tea Party conservatives say they have been re-energized by recent events in Washington, D.C. And far from the nation's capital, Arizona has become a rallying point for those who are focused on the election-year issues of immigration and health care.

From Our Readers On Dylan's Electric Guitar: 'That Is Chutzpah'

These commenters think Bob Dylan's guitar should be returned to him. Ownership, not authenticity, is the issue here.

This picture titled "UFO near helicopter" was released by the National Archives.

Britain's National Archives Releases Documents Detailing Work Of 'UFO Desk'

The desk was maintained by the country's Ministry of Defence and the documents reveal that the United States has never briefed Britain on any UFO activity.

Mrado (Dragomir Mrsic) is the enforcer for a Serbian drug cartel that controls business in Sweden, and one of three characters who clash in <em>Easy Money</em>.

Whatever The Country, No Such Thing As 'Easy Money'

A Chilean, a Swede and a Serbian cartel collide in a taut actioner set amid the Swedish drug trade. Kenneth Turan says the impressive skills of director Daniel Espinosa, who has a gift for building audience tension, make for a great summer thriller. (Recommended)

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