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The current debate over waterboarding may be new, but the practice is not. It predates the Inquisition and has been used, off and on, around the world ever since. The interrogation technique has been modified slightly but, in essence, has changed very little in the past 500 years.

How does human song relate to the songs of other animals? We talk to Dr. Aniruddh Patel about the connection between human and animal songs. We also discuss how song relates to language, and other cognitive functions.

The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Johannesburg, South Africa, is being rocked by allegations of abuse. Sowetan reporter Gertrude Makhafola explains the facts of the case and takes listeners inside the investigation.

There are an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants living and working in the United States according to the latest studies. As Rebecca Tolin found out from one woman, the search for better opportun

How do we manage information and privacy in the electronic age? As part of our monthly segment on ethics in science and technology, we'll explore how our information is tracked, used and protected.

Americans are so relentlessly focused on positive thinking, writes Barbara Ehrenreich in her book "Bright-Sided," that there is little room for genuine hope or happiness or planning for downturns and disasters.

“Lars and the Real Girl” (opening Oct. 26 throughout San Diego) uses a sex doll from the San Marcos company RealDoll as partial inspiration for its story.

Marine ecologist Ransom Myers died this past week, after a career highlighted by warnings of diminishing world fish stocks. His warnings often fell on deaf ears, but always proved right.

Fidel Castro seized power in Cuba in 1959 and held it for nearly a half-century, becoming one of the world's longest-ruling leaders. Read a timeline of the communist dictator's life.

Gen. David Petraeus — poised to become the top commander in Iraq — has been there before. He is well-regarded by fellow officers and military experts, but he faces immense challenges in his latest assignment.