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Somali families in City Heights want the San Diego Unified school board to approve a charter high school that caters to Somali students. But some question whether ethnically-themed schools are a good idea. KPBS Reporter Ana Tintocalis has more.

The cross-country tour that kicked off nearly three weeks ago in Nevada culminated in the nation's capital and at thousands of regional rallies nationwide to mark the April 15 income tax filing deadline. It's been a year since hundreds of thousands of protesters first turned out for a Tax Day rally to rail at high taxes and government spending.

The National Academy of Sciences weighs in on a feud over global warming. At issue is a study that found the Earth is hotter now than it's been in a thousand years. Some use that as an argument that global warming has already pushed the world into extreme climate territory.

A committee convened by the National Academy of Sciences says the Environmental Protection Agency's review of dangers posed by the chemical dioxin is flawed and needs to be reworked. Despite decades of research, scientists have been unable to agree for certain on whether dioxin causes cancer in humans.

Israel launches a military offensive into southern Lebanon following the capture of two soldiers by Hezbollah militants. Seven Israeli soldiers have died in the fighting. Nicholas Blanford, of The Christian Science Monitor, speaks with Madeleine Brand about the conflict.

It's Thursday which means it's time to begin planning your weekend. We want to help. If you want to know more about Steampunks, there's a stylish convention in town. Or if you want to enjoy some Cajun music by the bay, we have a festival to recommend. Joining us with their suggestions are Nina Garin and Rosey Bystrak.

Anyone who owns a home on a hillside knows the value of keeping nearby brush at a minimum. But how do you do that? One answer is goats. They're quiet. They're agile. And they're champions when it come

The number of registered Democrats in the city of San Diego is outpacing Republicans, and the democratic lead has widened significantly since the beginning of the year. But the trend is not being

Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim is barely known in the U.S. Most of his wealth was created through the privatization of Mexico's telephone company. Slim recently bought a 6.4 percent stake in The New York Times Company.

What can the military do to reduce the number of civilians killed in war? What are the key principles that individuals and nations need to consider before, during and after armed conflicts? Host Maure