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House Speaker John Boehner arrives for a House GOP caucus meeting on Wednesday.

How Boehner Got A Fractured GOP To Back His Plan

House Speaker John Boehner turned an embarrassing analysis of his plan to his advantage. The delay gave him time to corral recalcitrant Republicans and garner the votes to pass the plan in the House. The Senate is another story.

Italian artist Caravaggio, seen in this 1754 rendering, is believed by many art lovers to be the greatest painter of all time.

Celebrating Caravaggio: First Of The Bad-Boy Artists

In his time, the Italian master outraged the church and led a scandalous double life. Now Rome, the city where Caravaggio was both hailed and rejected, is marking the 400th anniversary of his death by hosting a major exhibit of his paintings from museums all over the world.

Veterans' Groups Fight for Operation Welcome Home Funding

San Diego veterans' groups are calling on the State Assembly to fully fund Operation Welcome Home. The program to connect veterans with federal services is slated to receive about $7.3 million less than originally proposed.

Johnny Mathis: Wonderful, Wonderful!

Airs Saturday, January 1, 2011 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV

As more fencing has been built along the U.S.-Mexico border, markers like this one delineating the boundary near Tecate have been left entirely on the Mexican side of the fence.

New Fences Block Access To U.S.-Mexico Border Monuments

Hundreds of miles of new fencing has been built along the U.S.-Mexico Border. But some historic monuments that mark the exact boundary are being left behind the fence, blocking access from the U.S. side.