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Colombians went to the polls Sunday to vote for their next president. The lead vote-getter was former defense minister Juan Manuel Santos, who's viewed as the political heir of the current president. But he failed to get the majority needed to prevent a runoff with Antanas Mockus -- an academic turned two-term mayor of Bogota.

When the Michigan Democrat said he wouldn't let the White House dictate the timing, a compromise came together.

The latest campaign disclosures this week reveal a battle is brewing in the City of San Diego’s 6th District. That’s the district held by Donna Frye, who will be termed out.

Making short-term loans to low-income people is big business. Critics say payday lenders take advantage of desperate people with extremely high rates. But operators say the stores help people get through short-term financial emergencies.

What will sending the National Guard to the border accomplish? We discuss the decision to do this now.

An investigation into the San Diego Police Department’s Crime Lab finds a backlog of DNA evidence from unsolved crimes. Has public safety been compromised?

We'll talk about the latest in dining and theater here in San Diego. From a new restaurant by the folks from The Linkery, to a new play about surfing by a Del Mar playwright, our restaurant and theater experts can help you plan for your summer nights out.

Will San Diego ever get a permanent shelter for the homeless? We'll look steps the city is taking to make the shelter a reality.

Despite a health care overhaul provision that allows young adults to stay on their parents' health plans until age 26, many 20-somethings and their families are discovering that when that coverage begins varies. It creates what the new health care legislation was supposed to eradicate: health care haves and have-nots.

What can our state government do to help improve community health, and fight against childhood obesity? We speak to Dr. Loel Solomon about his work with state and national lawmakers to address the childhood obesity epidemic.