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Is life toxic? Award-winning paleontologist Peter Ward thinks it is and has put forth a provocative theory about the unhealthy relationship between humans and other life forms and the planet in his new book The Medea Hypothesis: Is Life on Earth Ultimately Self-Destructive?

Film critics Beth Accomando and Scott Marks discuss movies with These Days Host Maureen Cavanaugh on the KPBS Film Club of the Air

Economically speaking, doctors are like moms. They have our best interests at heart, take care of us and check our ears when we're little. But there's also an information problem: We can't really judge whether their diagnoses are right — just like when we take our cars into the shop.

We talk with Los Angeles Times photojournalist Don Bartletti about his career photographing migrant populations, including his photos documenting Honduran children migrating to the United States.

Hundreds of kids compete at Sunday's Pokémon Tournament at Comic-Con. Note to parents: If you’re looking for an oasis of calm in the chaos that is the Comic-Con, check out the Pokémon Hall.

California's film industry has been hit hard as other states lure production crews with enticing tax credits. Hollywood's biggest prop house went out of business last week. Now the studio where Citizen Kane was filmed is up for lease.

Prized San Diego Zoo panda mom Bai Yun has given birth to her fifth cub, the zoo announced Wednesday.

The steampunks have the best costumes at Comic-Con, so I made sure to attend their very popular (standing room only!) meetup to get a look at all the invention and finery.

Millions of America's low-wage workers are about to get a raise. But economists are debating how the pay hike will play out. Some worry that forcing higher wages will hurt small businesses. Others say raising the minimum wage will generate more consumer spending.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is meeting in Thailand with foreign ministers from the ASEAN alliance. The 10-nation group includes longtime friends, former enemies and some very complex relationships.