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Rep. Bart Stupak, D-Mich., announces he will vote to pass the health care reform bill after President Obama agreed to sign an executive order reaffirming the ban on the use of federal funds to provide abortions, March 21, 2010.

Abortion Vote Shows How Much Democrats' World Has Changed

Of those 64 Democrats who cast a key anti-abortion vote in November 2009, only 12 remain in the House today.

The Sierra #3 Locomotive remains an icon of the era of expansion, optimism and big dreams.

ULTIMATE RESTORATIONS: The Sierra #3 Locomotive: A Star Is Reborn

Airs Monday, March 23, 2015 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

A relative sits in a gymnasium in Jindo, South Korea, where the families of people who are aboard the sunken South Korean ferry Sewol have gathered to await news from the recovery effort.

Captain Apologizes As Death Toll Rises In S. Korea Ferry Accident

The captain of the 6,852-ton ferry has been criticized for allowing 30 minutes to pass before giving an evacuation order. He has been arrested, even as a recovery effort continues.

Captain Apologizes As Death Toll Rises In S. Korea Ferry Accident

The captain of the 6,852-ton ferry has been criticized for allowing 30 minutes to pass before giving an evacuation order. He has been arrested, even as a recovery effort continues.

A photo from SummerFest Under the Stars, the kickoff event for the annual chamber music festival.

The 20 Best Arts Events In San Diego This Summer

Memorial Day is here, which means it's time to start making summer plans. Here's a guide to some of San Diego's top arts events happening in June, July and August.

The protective wrapping is removed from the restored Badger #2, perhaps the most valuable rail car in the world.

ULTIMATE RESTORATIONS: Badger #2: The Last Remaining Fish Car

Airs Monday, April 20, 2015 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

A row of large stones is seen in this rendering of researchers' discovery beneath part of Durrington Walls, near Stonehenge.

Stonehenge Has A New (Old) Neighbor: Row Of Huge Stones Found Nearby

The newly found Neolithic monument dates from more than 4,000 years ago, researchers say, adding a new wrinkle to the "super-henge" at Durrington Walls.

Kiron University, geared to refugees and displaced people, offers two years of online study leading to bachelor's degrees at partner universities.

As Migrants Pour In, Germany Launches Online University For Them

A new university in Berlin is exclusively geared to refugees. Kiron University relies on existing online courses and aims to be tuition-free and accessible to asylum seekers worldwide.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman, who assumed the throne on Friday, is shown at the G20 conference in Brisbane, Australia, on Nov. 15, 2014, when he was the crown prince. His succession went smoothly, but the new monarch faces a region in turmoil.

For The Saudis, A Smooth Succession At A Difficult Moment

The royal family carried out the transition to a new monarch without a hitch. Still, the region is facing unprecedented turmoil and King Salman assumes the monarchy with several major challenges.

The white 'bathtub ring' on the rocks along the Colorado River is from mineral deposits left by higher levels of water.

Top Water Officials Meet In San Diego Over Drought-Stricken Colorado River

As the Colorado River drought continues to worsen, federal officials are meeting in San Diego Tuesday to address water conservation by the seven western states that rely on the waterway for survival.

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