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opens with a 1985 home video of a man stating that he's the ghost of Daniel Johnston, and that he's going to tell us about his "condition" and the "other world." Then the film cuts to a concert announcer in 2001 introducing Daniel Johnston, an overweight, gray haired man, as the "best singer songwriter alive today."

The threat of Hurricane Tomas has passed, but Haiti is facing a cholera outbreak. Amid fears that the deadly waterborne disease could spread quickly in the crowded camps for earthquake survivors, aid agencies and the government are working to contain it.

In key races across the nation, candidates won -- and lost -- in part because of the television and Web ads they ran. The Message Machine looks at nine ads that were truly unique and really made a difference in the 2010 campaign.

Researchers at UC San Diego have identified a specific gene that apparently predisposes people to become politically liberal. We'll hear about the research and discuss the difference in personalities and attitudes that separate liberals and conservatives.

President Obama made a campaign stop in Ohio on Sunday, where he said he felt good about Democrats' chances in Tuesday's midterms. According to the Pew Research Center's final pre-election poll, though, the president's party is likely to lose control of the House.

Year of the Dog

These Days is hosting a debate at 9 a.m. for the candidates running for supervisor in San Diego’s 4th District. That district encompasses a wide area of the City of San Diego. What will decide the race? Join the live chat.

For Your Consideration

Documentary on Homeless Veterans More Timely Than Ever

The First Openly Gay Man Accepted into the US Military?