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The opposition leader of Equatorial Guinea is in a Spanish jail. Severo Moto was arrested in connection with an alleged plot to overthrow the oil-rich country's government using a shipment of weapons intercepted in Spain. Equatorial Guinea is Africa's third largest exporter of crude oil.

Researchers at UCSD are developing a tool that can be installed in cell phones to help guide illegal immigrants to water and safety while crossing the border from Mexico to the United States. We discuss the tool and how it might impact those trying to cross the border and those trying to stop them.

How prevalent is cheating in school nowadays, and what can be done to prevent it? We speak to the authors of the new book "Cheating in School: What We Know and What We Can Do," about maintaining academic integrity in the 21st century.

What can the U.S. military learn from the co-author of "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace, One School at a Time"? We speak to Greg Mortenson about the work he is doing with the military to build stronger relationships with community leaders in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The San Diego Unified School District is discussing ways to cut $141 million from its budget for next school year. What options are left for the district after four consecutive years of major budget cuts?

At around $100 per pound, Jamon Iberico, or Iberian ham, is one of the world's priciest meats. The ham, which comes from acorn-fed, free roaming pigs in Spain, is finally headed to U.S. tables as Spanish slaughterhouses now meet U.S. hygiene standards.

How have San Diegans reacted to the political unrest in Iran, which has led to public killings and violence? We speak to Iranian-Americans living in San Diego to get their perspective on the situation.

What's in bloom at the Anza-Borrego Desert? A park ranger joins the show to talk about the flora and fauna of the region.

A new HIV test is available that offers results within a week of infection. Standard tests that look for antibodies in the blood take up to three months to detect the presence of the HIV virus.