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In 1982, Waldemar Bastos defected from Angola, where a brutal civil war was under way. Two decades later he returned to perform in his native country. His new CD offers hope for the future.

The San Diego City Council has voted to send construction of a new downtown central library out for bids. We look at why (and whether) a viable, robust central library is necessary, what it would cost, if the city can afford it and if now is the right time to go ahead with it.

How is our food and agriculture system contributing to global warming? What kind of changes need to be made in our food system to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions? We discuss the importance of sustainable food systems.

U.S. troops recently cleared out a key haven of al-Qaida in Iraq where insurgents are said to have trained recruits and built bombs used in suicide attacks across Iraq. But the fight in northern Babil province is far from over. As a U.S. base is being built, troops are working with tribal leaders to return order to the region.

A Look at This Year's Potential Oscar Contenders

Six years after meltdown drove more than half of Argentina's population into poverty, the economy has stormed back. From a small boot maker to an employee-run textile cooperative, businesses are enjoying export-led gains.

I love silent movies because there's something amazing and magical about images that are almost 100 years old.

The human heart is a complex organ. We'll talk with San Diego cardiologist Dr. Mimi Guarneri about how to balance all the strains on our heart, from diet to stress to the environment.

Female tears had physiological effects on men who smelled them: It lowered their sexual arousal and decreased testosterone levels, according to a new study. Though study participants didn't notice a particular smell, researchers say there must be a chemical in the tears causing the effects.

Mandatory water restrictions have been in place for about three months now. So, are San Diegans conserving? We take a look.