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A new study suggests that one hour a day of intensive brain exercise can improve thinking and memory. The study — involving more than 400 adults age 65 and older — found that those who underwent training scored higher on general memory tests.

Preacher Moss, the founder of this comedy troupe, says in the press materials, "This film embodies a level of humor and truth that transcends religious affiliation. Being a Muslim in America comes with its joys and struggles, and it's constantly complicated. I think comedy is the best language to use to talk about sensitive issues, and we are ready to start this conversation with the world."

Romeo and Juliet Get Married (O Casamento de Romeu e Julieta)

Poor black South Africans have attacked poor black foreigners in and around Johannesburg who they say steal their jobs and commit crimes. At least 40 immigrants have been killed and thousands have fled to refugee shelters. Renee Montagne talks to Frans Cronje of the South African Institute of Race Relations about the outbreak of violence.

What should you consider before adopting a new dog or cat? And, how do you know what kind of pet is right for your living situation? We speak to a vet, a dog trainer and the founder of the Doggie Street Festival about the dos and don'ts of pet adoptions.

The California Attorney General's office has agreed to have a second look at a number of officer-involved shootings in San Diego County. Full Focus reporter Joanne Faryon has the story.

"Four Christmases" is an amazingly funny movie. It's about this couple -- Brad (Vince Vaughn) and Kate (Reese Witherspoon) -- that has been dating for three years, yet still don't know each other as well as they think they do. Every year, they go on some vacation around the world for the holidays and make up some lame excuse to tell their families as to why.

Director Catherine Hardwicke, actress Kristen Stewart and author Stephenie Meyer on the set of Twilight (Summit)

Mexico's President and the CEO of the San Diego energy company Sempra tout Sempra's new liquified natural gas plant as a new clean energy source for Baja and Southern California. The plant sits just north of Ensenada, on what was the last stretch of pristine coastline between that city and Los Angeles. The plant has fueled concern that Mexico and Sempra have gambled on LNG to the detriment of the region. KPBS Border Reporter Amy Isackson brings us the first report of four on liquefied natural gas.

French public sector unions declare an indefinite strike in an effort to make French President Nicolas Sarkozy scrap plans to abolish their special pension rights. Sarkozy says the move is a necessary part of his economic reform program.