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The dark pedestrian bridge connecting the border crossing to Tijuana's interior was once a bit disconcerting for American tourists.

President Obama traveled to the epicenter of the home foreclosure crisis to promote a federal initiative to help underwater home owners stay in their homes. It's part of the president's new effort to take executive action in response to a "dysfunctional Congress."

Remember the scene in the 1979 movie ... And Justice For All where Al Pacino, who is playing an attorney, loses it in court?

Two years ago, when Democrat Scott Peters successfully challenged Republican Rep. Brian Bilbray in the 52nd Congressional District, most of the PAC money went to Bilbray. This year, Peters is getting money from 100 PACs that gave to his opponent in 2012.

Patent trolls -- a term known more among geeks than the general public -- are about to be the target of a national ad campaign. Beginning Friday, a group of retail trade organizations is launching a radio and print campaign in 17 states.

Airs Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Tim Tebow has bowed out of a promise to appear at the opening of a new megachurch in downtown Dallas whose pastor has been criticized for making derogatory remarks about non-Christians and homosexuals.

Introducing the humble date to the U.S. over decades in the 20th century required dangerous Middle Eastern adventures, harem pants and a little bit of sex. Hollywood helped with movies like Cleopatra.

An Arab League monitoring mission is visiting Homs and Hama, major centers of Syria's anti-government uprising, and witnessed violence firsthand. Activists say at least 40 protesters were killed by security forces Thursday. The presence of the monitors has emboldened the protesters, who are chronicling their struggle in videos.

The Escondido-based National Center for Law & Policy has filed suit against the Encinitas school district, claiming the district's yoga classes are religious.