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The Boat That Rocked

Hunky Taylor Lautner as the werewolf Jacob in "New Moon"

Age Old Rivalry Heats Up This Halloween

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (shown here in March 2009 at a gathering of his new political party, the People of Freedoms) has recently come under fire for a sexist remark about an opposition politician's looks and intellect. After a series of sex scandals involving Berlusconi, more than 100,000 women have signed a petition stating they are offended by him.

Italian Women Assail Berlusconi For Sexist Remarks

For a long time, Italian women remained largely silent about Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multiple sex scandals and gaffes. That changed after Berlusconi made a remark about an opposition politician's intellect and looks, unleashing a wave of anger.

Help For Domestic Violence Victims

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. We take a look at the issue and also hear from a woman who's created a video to help victims get restraining orders.

The Gonzalez family — Luis, Carrie and their 3-year-old son, Luis Andreas — moved out of their house in Homestead, Fla., and are now renting an apartment because of problems associated with toxic Chinese drywall.

Toxic Chinese Drywall Creates A Housing Disaster

Between 2004 and 2007, an estimated 100,000 homes in more than 20 states were built with toxic drywall imported from China. It's being called a "silent hurricane" because emissions from the drywall destroy plumbing and electrical systems. The Gonzalez family moved out of their home because of drywall problems.

San Diego State University Psychology Professor Jean Twenge is pictured in this undated photo.

Study Says Generation Gap Is The Widest Since The 1960s

A Pew poll takes a look at what it calls the widest generation gap among Americans since the 1960s. We speak with a local psychology professor about the findings of the study and how generations are changing over time.

This new children's book tells a personal story about baseball legend Jackie Robinson. Featuring Robinson and his children venturing onto a frozen body of water, the book illustrates how the children learned about Robinson's role in civil rights history.

Local Illustrator Captures Jackie Robinson's Legacy

Local illustrator Kadir Nelson captures legendary baseball great Jackie Robinson in the new children's book "Testing the Ice: A True Story of Jackie Robinson."

San Diego's Silenced FBI Chief Resigns

San Diego's FBI chief is resigning. Dan Dzwilewski publicly supported former U.S. Attorney Carol Lam after she was fired. KPBS Radio's Andrew Phelps reports.

Colleges See Rise In Mental Health Issues

More college students than ever before are seeking psychiatric help on campus, according to recent national surveys of campus therapists. To raise awareness and dispel stigma, one innovative student theater group dramatized real-life accounts from students living with mental health problems.

Author Garth Sundem documents how the geek movement has moved into mainstream society in his new book "The Geeks' Guide to World Domination."

When Being A Geek Is Chic

Why are geeks the new chic? And how will they dominate the world? We'll talk with the author of "The Geeks' Guide to World Domination" to find out how you can empower your inner geek.

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