Pelican Bay Hunger Strike Spreads to Other Prisons
A hunger strike that began last Friday at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City has spread to 10 other state prisons. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says roughly 2 percent of the state's prison population is now involved.
Where No Medical Device Maker Has Gone Before
A San Diego company hopes to enlist creative minds from around the world to help develop a portable medical diagnostic device. Wireless giant Qualcomm is working with the X-Prize Foundation to create a working version of an iconic prop from the original "Star Trek" series.