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As Mexican narcotics cartels come under increasing attack on their home turf, they have expanded their operations. One of the countries hardest hit is Guatemala, just across Mexico's southern border. Brutal drug traffickers are thriving amid the country's poverty and corruption.

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Almost 70 percent of all U.S. food aid goes to Africa, shipped on American-flagged vessels like the Maersk-Alabama, which was captured earlier this month by Somali pirates. Andrew Natsios, former administrator of the U.S Agency for International Development, the current distribution system of food aid is expensive, slow and vulnerable to pirates.

When people make a run on a bank, it’s usually to get their money out. But there’s been a different bank run of sorts in San Diego over the past few months. An increasing number of people are turning to the area food banks to try and get by after losing their jobs.

The economic recession is having a major impact on individuals and families locally. We'll find out how the San Diego Food Bank's food distribution and resource fair will help people make ends meet.

California's money problems are forcing public universities and colleges to turn away hundreds of thousands of students this year just when the number of applications is at an all time high. KPBS Edu

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in Gaza to push for a cease-fire, said he was outraged by the attack on a U.N. relief agency. At least three people were wounded, and hundreds of pounds of food were destroyed.

The heaviest fighting in the Gaza Strip since the 1967 Six Day War is taking an enormous toll on the territory's civilians. The medical system is particularly strained. Medical personnel are struggling under dangerous conditions and with limited supplies.

A California agency is expected to vote today (friday) on new rules that would reduce toxic exhaust from diesel vehicles starting in 2011. KPBS Environmental Reporter Ed Joyce has details.

Dissent. Revolt. Liberate. It's Film School Confidential 2008! That's right, it's time again to celebrate the passion, dedication and fresh young talent found right here in San Diego and Tijuana. The festival takes place at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park on Sunday November 16 at 6:00 pm.