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Circa 1907: An engineer fixing overhead telephone wires in London. Telephone companies in the U.S. now say landlines are getting too expensive to maintain.

Is It The End Of The Line For The Landline?

America's traditional phone system is not as dependable as it used to be.

Lead singer Salman Ahmed of the Pakistani rock band Junoon performs during a concert in Srinagar, in the Indian-administered region of Kashmir, May 25, 2008.

Pakistani Rock Star's Roots in U.S. Metal

Musician Salman Ahmad was born in Pakistan but grew up in suburban America listening to bands like Van Halen. When his family returned to Pakistan so he could study to be a doctor, Ahmad took along his guitar. His music shocked Pakistan, and Pakistan shocked him.

Karson St. John plays the Emcee in Cygnet's "Cabaret." This role was famously portrayed on stage and screen by Joel Grey. Later, Alan Cumming was cast in an even more provocative take on the Emcee for a 90s Broadway production.

Theater Critics Nominate Best In Local Theater

The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle announce their nominees for the best in theater from 2011. "August: Osage County," "Angels in America," and "The Who's Tommy."

Some of the world's largest energy and mineral companies are interested in drilling and mining around Disko Bay, off the west coast of Greenland. To date, there have been relatively few such projects on the island because of the harsh conditions.

In The Land Of White Nights And Erik The Red

As temperatures rise and the ice retreats, change is coming to Greenland, the world's largest island, and its 56,000 residents. For now, though, the slow life there still revolves largely around hunting and family, as a recent visit shows.

San Diego Politicians Assail Raid Of Redevelopment Funds

Elected officials in San Diego County are not happy with a California law that's forcing them to turn millions of dollars in redevelopment funds over to the state.

College Bowl Games Mix Nailbiters With Oddities

College football bowl season is in full swing, as schools will play 35 games in 24 days, culminating in the national championship game on Jan. 10. There have already been some tight games, and some odd moments — like the runaway falcon.

Review: 'Strongman'

Meet 'Stanless Steel'

Patrons at a 2007 New York Philharmonic concert in Central Park. The Philharmonic abruptly cancelled its annual summer concert series this year for the first time since 1965.

In New York City, Free Summer Concerts Feel The Burn

Free summer concerts are a New York City institution. But this year, one of the city's most prestigious presenters, the New York Philharmonic, canceled its annual concert series for the first time since 1965. Other nonprofit presenters are struggling, too.

Sarah Reeves, 19, dances the schottische with Ryder Cude, 15.

Western Swing Gets Texas Town Scootin' Again

Fiddlers, guitar players and singers gathered in tiny Goree, Texas, for a music camp. The camp is about equally divided between children and adults, even though the style of music was popular more than half a century ago.

What We Do is Secret

Shane West as The Germs' Darby Crash (Vitagraph Films)

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