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Olympic athletes train their bodies for years. But sports psychologists say mental fitness is just as important when it comes to making it to the medal stand. That's why the U.S. speedskating team has a mental coach to help athletes deal with Olympic-sized pressure.

U.S. envoy Richard Holbrooke is traveling in Afghanistan ahead of next month's presidential polls, "the first contested elections in Afghan history." Holbrooke says he is pleased with the Western-style campaigning he has seen, but that certain Election Day glitches should be expected.

Consumers are expected to spend a little more this holiday season than last year. But they're doggedly looking online and at social media sites to compare prices, read reviews and get gift ideas. Many shoppers also expect to use their mobile devices for assistance.

Americans Mario R. Capecchi and Oliver Smithies and Sir Martin J. Evans of Britain won the 2007 Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for devising the tools to figure out what individual genes do and how to fix them. The widely used process has helped scientists use mice to study heart disease, diabetes, cancer, cystic fibrosis and other diseases.

In the first public confirmation of the succession plan, a top official in the ruling party indicated to broadcaster APTN that Kim Jong Il's youngest son will succeed him as leader of the reclusive communist nation.

San Diego school board members are expected to tackle two hot button issues about the role of parents in their children's lives. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

In the ongoing health care overhaul drama, the Obama administration and the health insurance industry have gone from uneasy allies to bitter adversaries.

Mayor Sanders said Governor Schwarzenegger will return to Qualcomm stadium tonight to make sure San Diego residents have everything they need. Sanders said his office will coordinate with the state to

You've heard his songs, but you may not have heard of him. JJ Cale is one of the most low-profile rock 'n' roll legends you will ever find. His songs "After Midnight", "Cocaine", and "Call Me the Breeze" have been made famous by artists like Eric Clapton and Lynyrd Skynyrd. We speak to JJ Cale about his musical influences, his friendship with Clapton, and why he's opted to stay out of the spotlight over the years.

A few years ago, Spain's National Court was given the power to investigate torture and other serious crimes anywhere in the world, even if no Spanish citizens were involved. The ruling has triggered a flood of international suits, including two cases regarding Guantanamo detainees.