Which Way, L.A.?

Fight Brewing in the Republicans' 'Big Tent'

In Boston, despite the Democrats- history of internal squabbling, John Kerry orchestrated a -love fest.- George Bush wants to do the same thing in New York, but he could face a floor fight at the convention if he won-t change the platform to say Republicans can -disagree- about abortion and gay marriage. Does an inclusive -big tent- mean compromising on social issues? Will sticking with the conservative base alienate moderates who could decide November-s election? Warren Olney discusses gay marriage, abortion rights and party unity with activist, gay, conservative and pro-choice Republicans. (An extended version of this segment was originally broadcast earlier today on To the Point.) Making News: Report on Climate Change in California Will Southern California have to endure future summers more like Death Valley than what we-re used to? Not as long as we stop burning fossil fuels at the rate we are now. That-s the conclusion of 19 environmental scientists, reporting in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe is the lead author of the study.