Pesticide in Foods Report Prompts Controversy
After a long delay, the federal government has released a report analyzing pesticide residue in fruits, vegetables, rice, catfish and beef. The USDA issues this report annually, but this year the federal agency found itself in the middle of a tug of war between the produce industry and environmentalists.
Getting Community College Students Caught Up
Nearly three million students are expected to enroll next semester in California community colleges. But most will have to take remedial math or English classes -- and once they're on that track, the success rate for completing community college is very low. One remedial program has found ways to double student achievement.