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Senate officials say some foreign banks routinely use dummy corporations, shell companies and trusts to help U.S. residents avoid taxes. A subcommittee report says the overseas tax shelters cost the United States about $100 billion a year.

U.S. spy chief Mike McConnell says that so far, Iraq's government is living up to its commitment to try to turn around the security situation there. But, McConnell added, there's still a long way to go before Iraqi security forces will be able to control the country. McConnell testified before the Senate Armed Services committee.

Airs Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Short Film Spider Is Dark Comedy Genius

Two of the Sept. 11 hijackers lived in the city and prayed at a local mosque. Recently, several men from the Somali community were charged with aiding a terrorist group. A local imam has been encouraging the Muslim community to introduce itself to the larger society instead of withdrawing.

Airs Monday, October 22, 2012 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Airs Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 4 p.m. on KPBS TV

Festival Runs Through February 21st

Social Security is supposed to be a safety net for workers. Now that there’s talk of replacing city pensions with 401(k) plans, is it time for San Diego to rejoin Social Security?

One of San Diego's most unique voices in art and film criticism died on Monday. Manny Farber was 91 and one of the 20th century's greatest film critics, an influential artist, and a professor at UCSD. Franklin Bruno wrote