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Gretchen Peters, author of Seeds of Terror: How Heroin is Bankrolling the Taliban and Al Qaeda,, argues that going after the poppy problem in Afghanistan has to be a fundamental part of the war effort. And that for a strategy to succeed, she says, it has to be broad in scope.

Young girls in poofy skirts, petticoats and large bows mix with stormtroopers and superheroes at Comic-Con. A Tokyo-bred fashion style known as Lolita has a US (and San Diego!) following. Culture Lust talks to and photographs some Sweet Lolitas at this year's Comic-Con.

A Super Sex Survey For Your Super Tuesday

Fan Creates Opening Credit Sequence

Read an exclusive excerpt of Lionel Shriver's latest, Big Brother. Shriver is no stranger to controversial topics, from school massacres to the American health care system. Big Brother is a comedic take on obesity and its effect on an Iowa family.

A Recap of the Oscars and Some Photos

Before the convention began, dealers were frantically setting up their booths. (Tony Weidinger)

More Like Eat, Pray, Gag

Business-minded students at San Diego State University are posting big profits on Wall Street. Now they're scheduled to meet an idol. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

Notes from a Plumber's Assistant: The War on Bad Flappers