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San Diego has an urban forest whose greatest expression is in Balboa Park. Mike Marika showed me some trees in the park that inspired Dr. Suess and some trees that dwelled in the tombs of the pharaohs.

The dysfunctional family in "August: Osage County" has a new home on the stage of the Old Globe Theatre. The actors and director talk about performing this intense, hilarious, three-hour play.

Political wives and their messy marriages have been at the top of the news this week — from Maria Shriver to Callista Gingrich to Cheri Daniels. It's not a new phenomenon. Says one political consultant: "There is no definition of fair game. So whatever you think it is, you can disabuse yourself of any of that notion."

History Lesson

Endeavour, the baby of NASA's fleet, roared off the launchpad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center for its final mission in 19 years of service. Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, the wife of mission commander Mark Kelly, was among the tens of thousands who gathered to watch.

The space shuttle Endeavour made a picture-perfect liftoff Monday morning as it headed for the International Space Station in the penultimate flight of the shuttle era.

A San Diego charter high school today fell short in its effort to have President Barack Obama deliver its commencement address.

President Obama's visit to ground zero has refocused attention on the events of Sept. 11 and the 16 New York City acres where the World Trade Center twin towers were destroyed. Balancing the commercial and memorial aspects of the site has been slow and painful.

President Obama's visit to ground zero has refocused attention on the events of Sept. 11 and the 16 New York City acres where the World Trade Center twin towers were destroyed. Balancing the commercial and memorial aspects of the site has been slow and painful.

Learn how the local Muslim community and people who lost loved ones in 9/11 are reacting to the news that al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden has been killed. Plus, find out what the local military community thinks about the news. And, hear how bin Laden's death could impact terrorist networks around the world.