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State lawmakers are considering legislation that would require motorcycles to pass smog checks starting in 2012. State Senator Fran Pavley says motorcycles create greenhouse gasses linked to global warming and owners make the problem worse by altering the engines of their bikes.

Members of the British Parliament have been claiming an array of items at the expense of taxpayers. The public is demanding changes to the system by which British lawmakers make their claims. The calls for change came after a newspaper published a list of expense claims.

KPBS TV Launching New Weekly Program and All New KPBS.org Focuses on News

Journalist and author John Allen talks with Renee Montagne about Pope Benedict's trip to Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories. Pope Benedict will try to mend fences with Muslims and Jews. He also wants to draw attention to the diminishing number of Palestinian Christians.

The personal life of Italy's prime minister, media mogul Silvio Berlusconi, has been the talk of the nation. In a script worthy of a soap opera on one of his TV networks, Berlusconi's wife of 19 years has made a very public request for a divorce.

Former South African football star Lucas Radebe is known for his incredible accomplishments, both on and off the field. Since his retiring from the sport, Radebe a good amount of his doing working in the community. Now, the sports icon adds a new title to his roster: official ambassador for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Next year's event will mark the first time an African country will play host to the games. Radebe talks about his new role and the growing excitement about the games.

Afghan and Pakistani officials are meeting again in Washington — as the Obama Administration tries to get both countries cooperating more in the fight against extremism. It was a crucial day of meetings Wednesday with the leaders of the United States, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Popular Festival Film Returns to San Diego

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was in San Diego today to stress the important role citizens have in preventing and fighting wildfires. KPBS reporter Katie Orr explains the Governor says one line of defense would be a vote for the May 19th ballot propositions.

Are you prepared for the May 19 special election? We speak to representatives from the campaigns for and against propositions 1A-1F about the budget-related measures on the state ballot.