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The race for Arizona's 8th Congressional District is focused on the U.S.-Mexico border. The killing of an Arizona rancher last March, possibly by Mexican drug runners, and the battle over the state's new immigration law are prompting tough talk from Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and GOP challenger Jesse Kelly.

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Facebook is at the center of two new films in area theaters. We'll talk about "The Social Network" and "Catfish," and find out why the filmmaker who made "The Sixth Sense" is now so despised by audiences.

California gubernatorial candidates Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown squared off for their first debate last night. We discuss what was learned about each candidate last night, and the key issues that will decide the race for governor.

Union workers demonstrated in at least a dozen countries to protest government spending cuts and tax hikes. Brussels braced for a major rally, transit employees walked out in Greece and Spain, and a man even blocked the Irish Parliament with a cement truck.

Trash is big business in the United States. And the city of San Diego wants to see if it can cash in on some of that trend by outsourcing the operation of the Miramar Landfill.

A lot’s being said about the half-cent sales tax increase being proposed for San Diego. We break it down into three arguments for the increase -- and three against it.

This November there are ballot initiatives on everything from marijuana to tax rates. And although this is direct democracy in action, ballot campaigns are a big money business heavily influenced by those affected by the outcome.

KPBS Investigative Reporter Amita Sharma joins us to discuss her report on the local Somali immigrant community, and the concerns that an African terrorist group could be recruiting in San Diego. Are the United States' asylum rules being manipulated by terrorists who aim to do our country harm?

California's top lawmakers say they are close to a budget deal, but a budget deal won't be signed till AT LEAST next week. Nonpartisan Sacramento political consultant Leo McElroy speaks to Morning Edition about the latest on the state budget and the upcoming gubernatorial debate.