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Harry Reid's African-American supporters meet Thursday, in the wake of a brouhaha over racial comments he made about President Obama back in 2008. But his troubles may run deeper: Polls show the Democratic Senate majority leader trailing three would-be GOP opponents.

Today promises to be a major landmark in the 17 year long battle over San Diego's Mount Soledad Cross. President George Bush is scheduled to sign legislation in the Oval Office to annex the land under

Many people in San Diego think of the town of Ramona as a stop on the way to Julian. Town leaders want to change that and turn Ramona into a cultural destination. We'll hear about plans to revitalize downtown Ramona.

The use of the death penalty has a long history in California. We look at whether it is an anachronism in this state due to the many obstacles preventing its use as punishment, and we look at current trends in death penalty cases in San Diego.

The festive, sophisticated, magical mystery of wine is explored in a new monumental book, OPUS VINO. The book traces the expanding interest in wine, and the unusual places that now boast successful wineries. We'll also talk about San Diego's vintners, and our exceptional selection of local wines. Before you make the final selection for your holiday table join us for our wine hour.

Poverty forces millions of Pakistani children along the Grand Trunk Road to work rather than go to school; they grow up fast. Others, such as Shazia Bibi, don't get that chance. The 12-year-old girl died under murky circumstances; her wealthy employer is being investigated in connection with her death.

Airs Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Preliminary results indicate that South Africa's ruling African National Congress appears to be leading in parliamentary elections. If the party wins, Jacob Zuma would become president.

A new political party in Germany has made saving the working class and the country's welfare system rallying points for attracting votes. Die Linke, or the Left Party, is drawing support from mainstream parties with a radical message.

After months of struggle, House Democrats unveiled sweeping legislation Thursday to extend health care coverage to millions who lack it and create a new option of government-run insurance.