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Since 2001, more than 1.9 million sons and daughters have been deployed to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan. For many young veterans, homecoming can be a time of mixed emotions and changing family dynamics after a life-changing experience at war.

Diminishing Returns for the October Surprise?

In his latest book, British journalist William Dalrymple profiles nine Indian religious devotees — from a Jain nun, to an idol carver, to a Buddhist monk. Nine Lives surveys the subcontinent's rich religious topography by focusing on individual journeys of personal faith.

Many people were shocked to learn that the small California city of Bell was paying hundreds of thousands of dollars to city officials, although it only has 40,000 residents. KPBS has investigated how much officials in San Diego County's 18 cities are paid.

If you're a last minute shopper for holiday gifts and you have a music lover on your list, consider the new album from Tom Waits, "Glitter and Doom Live." Culture Lust contributor and Waits fan Andy Trimlett has this recommendation.

The Navy has budgeted $600,000 to camouflage a series of barracks buildings on the amphibious base on Coronado. The camouflage is not to protect the building from enemy fire, but from observers who sa

Businessman Bob Rubin, Along For the Ride at the RNC

Internet search engine Google says it is deciding whether to appeal a decision by a French court that has implications for its lucrative advertising model. The court ordered Google to stop displaying ads for competitors of Louis Vuitton when users searched for the luxury goods maker. There are similar cases being brought in the United States.

Intelligence and security experts are concerned that we're unprepared for potential cyberattacks that could cripple the nation's electrical grid, financial system and other strategic targets. A new exhibit at the International Spy Museum in Washington puts a spotlight on cybersecurity.

Weather seems to have become one of our mortal enemies. We battle the blazing sun, run from the rain and hunker down when it snows. Maybe it's time to recalibrate our attitudes.