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By some measures, not much has changed for the American male in the past few decades — girls still do better in school and men still make more money. In other areas, the differences are profound.

Airs Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Rescuers probed the rubble for sounds or movement in a rush to find anyone buried alive more than 48 hours after an earthquake hit western China. Many survivors shiver through a second night outdoors as they waited for tents to arrive in the remote, mountainous region.

Darth Vader meets the Worst Person in the World

For your weekend: a handful of comedies on San Diego stages, two new restaurants, and St. Patrick Day celebrations that start early. We'll learn more from our trusted scouts, Erin Chambers Smith and Jim Hebert.

Surf Craft celebrates design and culture of board riding

Last week, the Chinese government slapped artist Ai Weiwei — one of China's most famous dissidents — with a $2.4 million tax bill. So far, thousands of people have loaned Ai nearly $1 million to pay the fine. Ai says he will continue to attack the government for corruption and repression.

Listen to the best musical interludes heard throughout the week on These Days. This week's picks include tracks from Big Mama Thornton, James Brown, Marvin Gaye, Salt-N-Pepa, The Isley Brothers, Frank

Bang! Boom! Wow! What Fun!

A new report finds groundwater management plans in California are outdated, lack important details, and need significant improvement.