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There's an actual name for the cries and whining and desperate pleas from children who want something very, very badly. It's called "Pester Power." Advertisers rely on it year round but no time more than during the Holiday season. Parents may scold kids for that sort of behavior, but the message is clear. If your children want something, you may feel a great deal of pressure to get it even if you really can't afford it. So we offer some last-minute advice to parents and other family members who can't afford to spend a lot this Holiday.

On Sunday, August 5th, Mexican voters head to the polls to cast their ballots for a new governor of Baja California. What impact will this election have on Mexico-California relations? Border experts

New Sci-Fi Lives Up to Comic-Con Buzz

Psychiatrist Dr. Gary Small's latest book is a journey through his most unusual and bizarre cases, from naked headstands to hysterical blindness to fainting schoolgirls. Small writes about his challenges helping these patients over the years.

The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor has filed charges of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity against Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir. The prosecutor requested an arrest warrant for Bashir.

President Bush is expected to issue new rules for interrogating terrorism suspects, and some of the more violent and controversial practices may be outlawed. But some extreme measures are likely to continue.

San Diego scientists are close to figuring out why our bodies age and why old age is the leading cause of disease. KPBS reporter Joanne Faryon has the story.

Hellboy II Web Feauturette

A broad swath of San Diego celebrated Earth Day at Balboa Park Sunday. As KPBS reporter Andrew Phelps discovered, anyone can be an environmentalist.

Teen Critics take opposites sides on Be Kind Rewind (New Line Cinema) By CANDACE KAVANAGH Michel Gondry has struck another warm, heart felt piece of film,…