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Can drugs make us smarter? Some students are taking drugs developed for people with cognitive deficits like ADHD to help them learn faster and remember better. As part of our monthly series on ethic

Airs Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Young Muslims in the U.S. are becoming radicalized in a new way: on the Internet. Clerics such as Abdullah Faisal are directing the young men to take up violent jihad. Faisal, who recently set up shop in Jamaica, has alleged ties to terrorist plots around the world.

What can pet owners do to prepare for the end of their animal companion's life? It's usually a conversation that people don't want to have, but planning ahead can help to improve the animal's quality of life in those final days. We speak to a pair of local veterinarians about end-of-life care for pets.

Arizona's new immigration law has reinvigorated the nation debate over illegal immigration. We'll look at how the global economy is driving immigration.

San Diego County Supervisors heard budget proposals today that reduce the county workforce by almost 600 positions and cut services across the board.

During the 1960's, San Diego served as a playground for some of the art world's most famed mod men (and women), like John Baldessari, Marlene Williams, and Richard Allen Morris. Culture Lust contributor Dave Hampton, the co-founder of Objects USA and an enthusiast of all things mid-century, fills us in.

Kurosawa's Adaptation of 'King Lear' Returns to Big Screen

A plan to target fraud in California's state-funded in-home care would cost almost $42 million for seven years. The proposal comes at a time when the program for the disabled may be facing further massive cuts.

Tennessee officials requested federal aid after a weekend of record-breaking floods that killed at least 18 people in the state. The Cumberland River that has submerged parts of Nashville's historic downtown was expected to start receding Tuesday. As some residents began assessing damage, others continued efforts to rescue people and property.