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You know the flu is contagious. But UCSD social scientist James Fowler would tell you that it is also socially contagious. His research into the flu is one of many studies he's done on how social networks lead to certain behaviors and, in this case, certain illnesses.

Decades ago, Martin Luther King, Jr. led the fight for equality for all Americans. As we honor his memory today, what is the status of that fight? Has King’s famous dream been realized on all fronts

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."

St. Petersburg is considered the European face of Russia. But some tourists are restricted and may not see beyond the cultural capital's designated highlights. Some residents say that is by design: Political leaders show off the city while hiding the country's darker side.

Details behind the sexual abuse charges against former Penn State assistant Jerry Sandusky.

Where will the Chargers touch down? That's the question posed to a panel of experts discussing issues related to the team's pursuit of a new stadium. The panel, hosted by San Diego State University's

What are the true costs of illegal immigration in California? KPBS Reporter Joanne Faryon brings us a report on the financial implications of the state's large illegal immigrant population.

Racial tension has been high for months at the University of the Free State in South Africa, where white students allegedly videotaped their taunting of black workers and made them eat a stew mixed with urine.

The Trend — its spotting, its tracking, its examination — has become omnipresent in contemporary culture. And if there is one thing that watching trends has taught us, it's that at precisely the point at which something becomes ubiquitous, that something is no longer a trend.

The Israeli-Gaza conflict rages on as the world watches. What can be done to stop the bloodshed in the region? Will peace ever exist in this ancient land? We'll talk with two San Diego professors w