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Striker Arjen Robben (left) will represent the Dutch national team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, which begins June 11 and ends July 11. Robben plays for Bayern Munich.

A Newcomer's Guide To The 2010 World Cup

Soccer is increasingly popular in the states, but for many Americans, the World Cup can be summed up in two words: learning curve. The 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Africa on June 11. Don't know whom to root for or which teams are playing? Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis provides the lowdown on the players and teams to watch.

Outspoken Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei (shown inside his compound on the outskirts of Beijing) was detained by the government for nearly three months. Now, the government says he owes $2.4 million in taxes and fines. Supporters are sending him money, raising nearly $1 million so far.

Giving Defiantly: Chinese Help Artist Pay Tax Bill

Last week, the Chinese government slapped artist Ai Weiwei — one of China's most famous dissidents — with a $2.4 million tax bill. So far, thousands of people have loaned Ai nearly $1 million to pay the fine. Ai says he will continue to attack the government for corruption and repression.

A bust of Malverde, the "Narco Saint", sits at the center of a concrete chapel in Mexico.

Malverde: Mexico's Drug Trafficking Saint

Mexico’s drug traffickers pray to a mustachioed saint that has become a symbol for the cartel culture.

Cain accuser and longtime government employee Karen Kraushaar once worked as a spokesperson for the Immigration And Naturalization. She offered a statement after meeting with the Miami family of Elian Gonzalez in March of 2000.

Early Cain Accuser Is GOP-Leaning Independent, Long-Time Federal Worker

Another name of a woman accusing Herman Cain of sexual harassment has surfaced. A lawyer for Karen Kraushaar previously gave an anonymous account of her complaint against Cain.

Mesa College Somalia Refugee Wins Prestigious Science Award

A Somalia refugee who is a student at Mesa College, won a prestigious national science award for cancer research.

This episode takes viewers to the the lush Pacific Northwest, where Lake Quinault Lodge nestles in the heart of the Olympic National Forest, delighting guests with such old-fashioned pleasures as a hike in the woods or a game of chess by the fire.

Great Lodges Of The National Parks: Death Valley, The Northwest, And Hawaii

Airs Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

What Are Most Important Local Health Stories Of 2010?

KPBS Health Reporter Kenny Goldberg traveled around the world to cover the top health-related stories of 2010. Goldberg joins us to recap some of the biggest stories he's worked on over the last year. What impact is the federal health care reform bill having in San Diego? How might a new vaginal microbicide gel play a significant role in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa? And, why did a team of local doctors perform brain surgery on a patient that was awake during part of the procedure?

Kris Capra in her kitchen with a plate of food and a knife in her hand.

Easyway Gourmet

Airs Saturday, August 29 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

San Diego Housing Prices Tick Up

San Diego home prices climbed 0.1 percent between October and November last year. That may not sound like much, but it was the only major city in the U.S. to see any gain in that period.

Trader Sal Suarino, left, uses two mobile phones as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011.

Poor Earnings, Housing News Cramp Blue Chip Stocks

Weak earnings from major U.S. companies and another drop in home prices drove stocks down on Tuesday. Falling home prices helped push stocks lower, as prices fell in 19 out of 20 cities tracked by the Standard and Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index in November.

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