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U.S. troops move into Helmand province during a major offensive against the Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan.

In Congress, A Bipartisan Push For Afghan Drawdown

Growing numbers of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are balking both at the length of the war in Afghanistan and its cost.

Scientists Discover New Subatomic Particle, Likely The 'God Particle'

The announcement by physicists at the world's biggest atom smasher is a watershed moment in our understanding of the universe.

Louisiana National Guard members retrieve a sling load cable as helicopters drop sand bags into place as they create a barrier in an attempt to protect an estuary from the massive oil spill on May 10, 2010 in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

BP Considers Options As Oil Keeps Pouring Into Gulf

BP was looking for new ways Monday to stop an oil leak that is gushing an estimated 210,000 gallons of oil a day into the Gulf of Mexico, after a containment structure placed over the leak clogged during the weekend.

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a televised address from the East Room of the White House on June 22, 2011 in Washington, D.C.

Obama: 30,000-Plus Surge Troops Leaving Afghanistan

President Obama announced Wednesday he was pulling home 33,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan by next summer, withdrawing the "surge" of forces he had sent to rescue a flailing effort.

Tale Of The Tape: The VP And His Challenger

Vice President Biden and the Republican hoping to replace him, Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, face off for their sole debate Thursday in Danville, Ky. Here's a side-by-side comparison of the two men.

A frog’s bulging eyes allow it to see front, side and even partly behind.

NATURE: Frogs: The Thin Green Line

Airs Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Dan Pashman's Cheeseburger With Cheese On The Bottom.

Secrets Of Perfect Burgers, Plus How To Grill An Egg

This Memorial Day weekend, Dan Pashman and Mark Garrison — the guys behind the popular blog and podcast The Sporkful — bring you their finest secrets, tips and tricks to make the most of your time at the grill.

San Diego City Council Considers Budget Alternatives

San Diego City Council begins its last round of hearings on next years budget today. Mayor Sanders has warned of cuts to library and park services, but the council hopes to find a way to avoid that.

Gas from the damaged Deepwater Horizon wellhead is burned by the drill ship Discoverer Enterprise on Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast Louisiana.

Scientist: BP's Oil Spill Estimates Improbable

An independent scientist says the Gulf of Mexico oil spill appears to be even larger than he previously thought, based on analysis of a video released by the Senate. The video shows a dramatic gusher of oil coming from near the well's ill-fated blowout preventer.

Pendleton Marines To Come Home From Hell

The 3rd Battalion of the 5th Marine Regiment is preparing to come home from Helmand Province in Afghanistan. They have been there for seven months in searing heat and freezing temperatures and have seen more casualties than any other similar sized battalion in the 10-year-war.

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