Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who died Aug. 25, served in the Senate for more than four decades and was the last surviving brother of a legendary political family. UCLA has experts on his life and career.

Palestinian Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has released a detailed government plan to establish a Palestinian state by 2011, regardless of the outcome of talks with Israel. UCLA has experts.

Scientists say measuring the microRNAs present in saliva is an effective method of detecting oral squamous cell carcinoma long before a tumor is present.

The U.S. Justice Department on Aug. 24 will release a 2004 CIA inspector general's report detailing abuses of terrorism suspects at secret CIA prisons. UCLA faculty member Amy Zegart is an expert on the U.S. intelligence community and national security issues.

The legislators will co-host a climate change forum at UCLA focusing on California's role as a national leader on climate policies.

U.S. Rep. Diane Watson (D-Los Angeles) and local civic leaders have announced federal legislation aimed at creating national standards and accountability measures for gang-intervention programs, which serve as liaisons between law enforcement and local communities. UCLA has experts.

The U.S. government's "cash for clunkers" program, which encourages Americans to purchase new eco-friendly, fuel-efficient cars by offering cash rebates for their older automobiles, has received an extra $2 billion in federal incentives but has also been met with some criticism about its effect on the economy and energy consumption. UCLA has experts.

The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court. She will be the first Hispanic and third woman to serve on the high court. UCLA has experts on the legal and social implications of the confirmation.

Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton has announced he will resign at the end of October, after nearly seven years of service. What does his departure mean for the city and the LAPD? UCLA has experts.

A federal court has called California's prison health care system unconstitutional and has ordered the state to reduce its prison inmate population by 40,000 — roughly 27 percent — within two years. UCLA has faculty with related expertise.