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The economy might be scarier than the Halloween theme parks cropping up this time of year, but people will pay good money for a fright that doesn't involve their 401(k). Haunted house theme parks are expected to rake in more than half a billion dollars this season.

The Justice Department faces a Nov. 16 deadline to present a plan for prosecuting detainees at the U.S. prison camp. Meanwhile, the national debate continues over how to administer justice to prisoners whose allegiances may or may not lie with a terrorist ideology.

The legislation represents a historic step, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday in announcing the legislation. It represents months of negotiations to bridge differences between liberal and moderate Democrats.

Two local chefs who love to travel have written a cookbook called "Flying Pans: Two Chefs, One World." Chefs Bernard Guillas and Ron Oliver from the Marine Room restaurant in La Jolla have gathered all of their favorite recipes from around the world and compiled them into a book for you to use at home.

After months of struggle, House Democrats unveiled sweeping legislation Thursday to extend health care coverage to millions who lack it and create a new option of government-run insurance.

Were any breakthroughs made when U.S. and North Korean officials met with other diplomats from Northeast Asia at UC San Diego this week? We speak to the organizer of the Northeast Asia Cooperation Dialogue about the purpose of the meeting, and what came out of the international discussion.

Reading Brings National Theater to SD Screen

A Senate committee has begun hearings on a massive climate bill that would remake the energy economy. Supporters say it will protect the environment and create a new green industry. Opponents say it will kill the fossil fuel industry — costing millions of jobs.

For a long time, Italian women remained largely silent about Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's multiple sex scandals and gaffes. That changed after Berlusconi made a remark about an opposition politician's intellect and looks, unleashing a wave of anger.

Is provocateur Lars von Trier's newest film the most disturbing movie of the year? Does Chris Rock's documentary "Good Hair" shed light on cultural standards of beauty for African-American women? Who is Agnes Varda and why is her work important? We'll answer these questions and more on our monthly Film Club of the Air. Also, stick around for some recommended horror films for your Halloween weekend.