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Just a few years ago, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was considered a rising star in Democratic national politics. Now he's mired in a scandal stemming from alleged sexual misconduct and could face criminal charges.

The president of China arrives in the United States and drops in on the richest man in the world, Bill Gates. The Microsoft magnate hosted a reception for Hu Jintao at his mansion in the Seattle area. Hu will move on to meetings with President Bush in Washington, D.C.

Is San Diego County better prepared for a wildfire than it was in 2007? We discuss local changes in fire preparedness, and the struggles that fire victims are still dealing with. Plus, what else can our community do to enhance fire protection?

UCSD professor Rae Armantrout's latest book of poetry has been nominated for a National Book Award. The poems in "Versed" investigate subjectivity in a media-saturated world as well as Armantrout's experiences battling cancer.

In one of his most public meetings with a U.S. president, the Dalai Lama is set to receive Congress' highest honor. The ceremony comes at a bad time for China, which is angered by the award.

Box office champ: Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? (Lions Gate) This past weekend Hollywood rolled out the first wave of its Fall Oscar hopefuls --…

In the first of two interviews on the issue, we hear from one vocal critic of the project, Peter Q. Davis. Davis is the former chairman of the Port District and of the Center City Development Corpora

As aid agencies struggle to fill a void in Iraq's overwhelmed medical system, many disabled by the war have ended up on Baghdad's streets. One man who once worked as a blacksmith and security guard now scratches out a living as a street vendor.

The Bush administration is negotiating with Iraqis about the future operations of U.S. soldiers and civilians in Iraq. The current agreement is set to expire at year end. Critics say any deal made without congressional consent will unnecessarily bind future administrations to a costly campaign. Steve Inskeep talks with one of the negotiators, Ambassador David Satterfield.

Early results of Senegal's presidential election show President Abdoulaye Wade with a lead over 14 challengers. He's hoping to avoid a runoff.