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Across the country, cash-strapped cities are making cuts to fire departments, closing fire stations and shuttering different fire companies on different days in order to save money. Fire officials worry that cost-saving measures will slow response times and endanger communities.

Lice in children have been treated for years with lotions, creams and shampoos. But the little critters are becoming more and more resistant. Now an oral drug already used to treat certain parasites in people appears to kill lice as well. Researchers say it could be an alternative when standard treatments fail.

In exchange for part of the troubled U.S. automaker, Fiat plans to help it build small, fuel-efficient cars. But Fiat has its own financial troubles, making the proposed deal controversial. Fiat doesn't plan to put cash into Chrysler, which has some worried that bailout money meant for Detroit could end up going to Italy.

Documentary Turns the Camera on Famous Director

Bed bugs were almost non-existent in the U.S. for the past forty years, but are making a comeback. As a local bug expert explains, their ability to survive makes these critters a nuisance that isn't

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This Culture Lust weekend, enjoy street art and Wavves at TNT, local music at the North Park Music Thing, and make your way to Ray Street for the return of Ray at Night artwalk!

As newspapers continue to struggle to stay in business, many people are wondering what will take their place? KPBS Political Correspondent Gloria Penner talks with Voice of San Diego's Scott Lewis ab

If there's a Michigan map in your mind, it probably looks like a mitten. The Upper Peninsula — separated from the rest of the state by the Great Lakes — often gets left off the map entirely. While that can be irksome, the remote nature of Michigan's northern section can also insulate it from the rest of the state's economic distress.

China is worried about unemployment. Recent college graduates are among the hardest hit. More Chinese are attending universities than ever, but now, there are more college graduates than jobs.