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A new study from UC San Diego suggests that increased competition for college admission has lead to increased competition among college-educated parents and more time spent with their children on college preparation.

How is the internet increasing learning opportunities for people, and revolutionizing education around the world? We speak to the author of the new book "The World is Open: How Web Technology is Revolutionizing Education."

Germany faces weeks of political uncertainty following the inconclusive results of Sunday's elections. The opposition Christian Democrats, led by Angela Merkel, failed to win a clear majority. The current chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, says he can form a government, and has refused to step down.

The death penalty is the ultimate punishment a society can impose on its citizens. We'll explore the pros and cons for having the death penalty in a democracy.

Same Sex Marriage to Arnold's Rescue

Advocates for women's sports say a new Education Department survey will harm Title IX legislation. The administration says the new e-mail survey will help schools gauge interest in women's sports and allocate resources. But critics worry the survey will be ineffective -- and do more harm than good.

Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are damaging to the body and in some cases, are life threatening. We'll talk about the causes of eating disorders and the latest treatments to help people who suffer from them.

Adam Lambert shocked audiences at the American Music Awards, Glee becomes an unlikely hit, and Mad Men grabbed the spotlight. Television in 2009 had some hits and misses and we'll talk about both.

A pair of towns along the Polish-German border, separated after World War II, will be reunited next year when Poland enters the European Union. But residents of Görlitz and Zgorzelec have mixed feelings -- some because of history, others because of the merger's economic impact. NPR's Emily Harris reports.

Nereida Martinez served as a Development Coordinator at KPBS from 2013 to 2016. Nereida graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and a minor in sociology. While attending SDSU, she worked at KCR College Radio, where she produced a hosted a weekly entertainment program. She also interned for Elle Communications, a public relations firm in San Diego.