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Christopher Hitchens, the author and essayist who died on Thursday, was known for his assertive atheism. From scathing books about Mother Teresa and God, to the way his final days played out as a debate over the harm or benefit of prayer, his most lasting legacy may be his duel with religion.

Super agent Jason Bourne battles the head of Russia's secret police in his latest adventure by Eric Van Lustbader, while in nonfiction the Dalai Lama counsels compassion, and Foreign Affairs Editor Gideon Rose explores How Wars End.

Human rights advocates are calling on the Obama administration to do more protect people in immigration detention centers from sexual assault. A new federal rule covers inmates in jails and prisons, but some Homeland Security officials want an exemption for facilities that house illegal immigrants.

As part of our monthly segment about food, we'll look at how you can buy, cook and enjoy more local foods.

Critics Awards Are Good Prediction Of Oscar Race

"Shame" (opened December 9 at Landmark's Hillcrest Cinemas) is not to be confused with either Ingmar Bergman's introspective 1960s film or the underappreciated 1980s genre film from Australia, all of which share the same name

Unique Project Mixes Mexican Murals With Graffiti

Airs Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 6 p.m. on KPBS TV

Allegations of a long-term affair involving Herman Cain offer evidence that presidential candidates can't count on their private lives staying private.

Airs Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV