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A new United Nations report is critical of California. The report states the goal of universal access to clean water has “yet to be attained” in parts of the San Joaquin Valley.

American-born children living in Guatemala are caught between two worlds

The past five months brought a great deal of controversy and criticism to the White House's handling of Libya. Now, with the apparent ouster of Moammar Gadhafi, the administration is claiming some vindication. Even so, the president's critics say success isn't enough; they want a clearer road map of his foreign policy.

The two leading GOP presidential candidates got a warm welcome at the Veterans of Foreign Wars convention in San Antonio this week. Texas Gov. Rick Perry and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney both boasted of their support for the military and aimed their vitriol at President Obama.

An increasing number of Syrian soldiers are quitting the army and joining anti-government activists, according to reports from the central city of Homs. For now, the protests remain peaceful, though warnings of an armed response grow.

San Diego Female Navy Pilot Joins Blue Angels (Video)

As a Marine in the Vietnam War, Karl Marlantes learned to fire an M16, to command a platoon, to fight and to kill. In What It Is Like to Go to War, he comes to terms with the experience of combat: the guilt, the thrill and the challenge of coming home.

On Monday, Syria's closest ally Iran called on President Bashar al-Assad to listen to the "legitimate demands" of demonstrators. Today, Syrian government forces reportedly opened fire on protesters as worshipers exited mosques, marking Ramadan's end. To learn about Syria and the violence there, host Michel Martin speaks with members of Al Jazeera International and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

San Diegans will remember October 2007, when half a million people were evacuated during the devastating Witch Fire. We'll talk about what goes into a decision to evacuate, what are the downsides of a mass evacuation and what we should all have in our emergency kits at home.