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Book cover for Colman McCarthy's book, "I'd Rather Teach Peace".

Colman McCarthy Is Teaching Peace In America's Schools

Long-time peace educator Colman McCarthy joins us to talk about bullying and violence in schools and why teaching children about peace is vital.

The Messenger

War on the Home Front

Nutrition researcher Neal Barnard, MD (pictured) reveals groundbreaking research and scientifically-proven methods for turning back the clock on diabetes. Today the disease affects more than 24 million children and adults in the U.S. Through Dr. Barnard’s low-fat vegan diet, diabetics and non-diabetics alike will experience medical results including weight loss, blood glucose control, reduced heart disease risk and, in many cases, prevent the need for medications.

Taking Control Of Diabetes With Dr. Neal Barnard

Airs Friday, March 26, 2010 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Laser Work Earns Trio Nobel Prize for Physics

Two Americans and a German share the prize for work that used light to make some of the most precise measurements ever performed. Engineers have used the observations of Roy Glauber, John Hall and Theodor Haensch to improve lasers, Global Positioning System technology and other instruments.

East Berlin's Alexanderplatz, or Alexander Square, was a central meeting place during communist rule in East Germany. The square is undergoing a major makeover.

Old East Berlin Fades Away Amid Renovations

After decades of being split between East and West, Berlin is in the middle of a post-reunification makeover. The East is being renovated or rebuilt, but Berliners say that's not just a physical change, but a political and emotional one, too.

How Often Should You Take A Cat To The Vet?

Why do cats owners take their pet to the veterinarian less often than dog owners do? We speak to two local veterinarians about the benefits of preventive care for cats, and some of the most common illnesses that cats face.

The trauma room at CoxHealth Hospital's emergency and trauma department in Springfield, Mo. The hospital has reported an increase in medical identity theft in the ER in the past several months. Officials suspect that the faltering economy could be the reason for the rise.

Why Pay For Health Insurance When You Can Steal It?

Experts say medical identity theft has increased sharply in recent months. Patients use someone else's insurance card, Social Security number or name to receive health care. This can be dangerous for victims, especially if their imposter's health information is recorded in their chart and causes a mix-up.

Elizabeth Smart May Face Alleged Abductor In Court

Smart is scheduled to testify Oct. 1 at a federal competency hearing in the case of street preacher David Mitchell, accused of kidnapping her from her Salt Lake City home when she was 14.

Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone, and Randy Couture are part of "The Expendables"

Review: 'The Expendables'

Big, Dumb, and Lots of Fun

First Read: Helprin's 'In Sunlight And In Shadow'

Author Mark Helprin's latest novel is a sprawling tale of love, honor and danger in the years just after World War II. Returned soldier Harry Copeland spots a mysterious woman in white on the Staten Island Ferry. She turns out to be an heiress with Broadway dreams and a complicated past that threatens their growing love.

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