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We'll hear how, during a time of severe austerity, student absenteeism costs schools in San Diego County more than one hundred million dollars a year in funding.

For the sixth year in a row, the University of San Diego is hosting the Annual Autism Conference. We'll hear how educators are using iPad apps to help children with learning disabilities communicate in the classroom.

New York City's annual Gay Pride Parade became a rolling victory party Sunday, two days after the state became the second largest in the country to legalize same-sex marriage.

The law could influence states to follow New York's lead or react against it. Supporters thronged to the Gay Pride Parade on Sunday to celebrate. It just happened to be scheduled two days after the state Legislature legalized same-sex marriage.

Next week, the Greek government will reveal a five-year austerity plan drafted by the EU, IMF and European Central Bank. The new measures include even deeper spending cuts and tax hikes. Many economists believe Greece's international lenders are prescribing a harmful and inefficient medicine.

The nation's largest advocacy group for seniors has been the most powerful defender of Social Security for decades. But a recent article that said AARP had dropped its long-standing opposition to cutting Social Security benefits has the organization scrambling to explain.

As the elusive mobster who has captivated Boston for decades finally lands in court, seven longtime Whitey watchers share their favorite tales about Bulger.

Hollywood may be full of cynics, but Tom Hanks isn't one of them. In his latest film, Hanks tells the story of Larry Crowne, a regular guy who has everything going for him until he loses his job. Instead of seeing it as the end of his life, Crowne sees it as a new beginning.

Airs Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

The tragic mauling of a 75-year-old Paradise Hills woman re-ignited a local debate about dog ownership regulations. Emako Mendoza was attacked in her yard by two pit bulls over the weekend, and suffered severe injuries. Doctors had to amputate one of Mendoza's legs, and may need to amputate her other leg and an arm. We discuss what can be done to prevent dog attacks.