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When the U.S. invaded Iraq, the Bush administration promised that Iraqi oil profits would pay for reconstruction. Instead, five years and billions of American taxpayer dollars later, the U.S. is still funding projects that should be the purview of the Iraqi government.

At least two people are dead as riot police in the Bahraini capital, Manama, used tear and clubs early Thursday to try to regain control of a main square occupied by anti-government protesters. Meanwhile, unrest continued to spread across the Middle East and Northern Africa.

Airs Monday, March 11, 2019 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Shoppers stormed retail stores this past weekend, and now on Cyber Monday, many are clicking their way to more purchases. One estimate says U.S. consumers may spend $1.2 billion online Monday, smashing last year's record of just over $1 billion.

Valentine’s Day usually conjures up images of romantic love when people exchange gifts of flowers, candy and cards. But for some, Valentine’s Day means V-Day, a movement started by Eve Ensler, author of the popular play, “The Vagina Monologues.”

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In our week-long celebration of books, I'm including artwork made about or from books. And, believe it or not, I don't think these artists are defiling our literary or intellectual tradition by making their art. Instead, I consider work like Cara Barer's photographs of molded, sculptural books, lovely explorations of form.

In the 18th book in Sara Paretsky's series, the fierce and fiercely feminist detective V.I. Warshawski investigates a grisly murder in a cemetery — as well as the growing class divide in America.

San Diego-based artist Michael Trigilio, whose Neighborhood Public Radio project was featured in the 2008 Whitney Biennial, has a new film on American Buddhism screening at MCASD. He'll also be at SDMA this Thursday creating a bold sound space. Culture Lust contributor Jen Paton explains.

Airs Monday, August 20, 2012 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV