Search results for

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is building what he describes as a vital military alliance with Russia. Chavez claims he needs Russian support because U.S. officials are plotting to overthrow him. Critics say Chavez is diverting attention from critical problems ahead of next month's elections.

Film School Confidential: A Showcase of San Diego and Tijuana Filmmakers

Culture Lust contributor and Book Catapult blogger Seth Marko recommends some of his current favorite book, including Thomas Pynchon's latest and a debut novel with great illustrations.

Mestre Joao Grande is a 78-year-old master of the black Brazilian martial art called capoeira -- a rich blend of music, dance and ritualized combat. Enslaved Africans brought the roots of capoeira with them when they came to South America in the 1600s.

whatever! Sofia Coppolas valley girl take on the life of the famous French queen is an easy target for parody but her

Former Secretary of State James Baker returns from a third mission asking foreign governments to forgive or reschedule Iraq's debt load. He secured promises from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait -- two of Iraq's largest creditors -- to forgive some of Iraq's debt once the country has a new government. More than a third of Iraq's debt is owed to Arab states. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports.

We talk with KPBS theater critic Pat Launer about what San Diego theater has to offer this month.

Hugh Jackman as host tried to engage the audience in the onstage shenannigans. ( & copy;AMPAS)

The bill would overturn the president's 2001 limits on federal funding of embryonic-stem-cell research. Bush is expected to nix it. Congress appears to lack the votes for an override, but the debate could have an impact on congressional elections in fall.

San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders failed to get the support of the city council to reform non-public safety pension plans. After more than eight hours of debate and two closed door sessions last night, th