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A 6-year-old boy in New York wrote a letter to President Obama offering to share his home with Omran Daqneesh, the Syrian boy who was seen in the aftermath of an airstrike last month in Aleppo.

'He Will Be Our Brother': Boy, 6, Asks Obama To Bring Syrian Boy To Live With Him

The breathtaking sadness of seeing a young boy suffering amid Syria's civil war has prompted a breathtaking offer of hospitality and friendship.

From Trash To Triumph: The Recycled Orchestra

Young musicians from a Paraguayan slum have toured the world with instruments made of garbage. They've played with Stevie Wonder and for the Pope. Now they're in a documentary.

Enjoy a recreation of Victoria and Albert's wedding ceremony (pictured) that changed British matrimonial ceremonies forever. This series, hosted by Lucy Worsley, celebrates an enduring love that was to melt the nation's heart and set the standard for generations of brides to come.

VICTORIA & ALBERT: THE WEDDING

Airs Mondays, Feb. 25 & March 4 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Tuesday, March 12 from 9-11 p.m. on KPBS 2

Sophia Spencer and Morgan Jackson co-wrote a scientific paper on Twitter, entomology and women in science, after a tweet about Sophia's love for bugs went viral.

Once Teased For Her Love Of Bugs, 8-Year-Old Co-Authors Scientific Paper

Sophia Spencer was extremely fond of bugs, especially grasshoppers. Her peers didn't always appreciate her interest. Entomologists on Twitter, on the other hand, were huge fans of her passion.

Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (seated, left) and Royal Consort Princess Srirasmi, seen during a royal ceremony last year. The royal couple are now officially divorced, the palace has announced.

Thailand's Crown Prince Divorces Amid Reports Of Palace Intrigue

Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and his now ex-wife, Princess Srirasmi, have ended their 13-year marriage, the palace says.

Edible winged ants are placed atop a fish fillet at Insects in the Backyard, a high-end bug-based bistro in Bangkok.

It's Not Just A Bug, It's A Fine-Dining Feature At This Thailand Restaurant

A high-end Bangkok bistro has devoted its entire menu to insects, hoping to entice intrepid eaters to try what's been called "the future of food." But will haute bug cuisine catch on in other places?

Katie Ledecky set a new world record Friday in the women's 800-meter freestyle. In the pool, she celebrated with Team USA teammate Leah Smith.

Ledecky, DiRado, And Ervin Win Gold In Rio As Michael Phelps Misses Shot At 5th Gold

In his last individual event at the Rio Summer Olympics, Michael Phelps came up short. His teammate Katie Ledecky broke her own world record — and then Anthony Ervin, 35, won gold in the freestyle.

Members of the Refugee Olympic Team have their picture taken with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and UNHCR staff inside the Olympic Village. For the first time in Olympic history, the International Olympic Committee has created a team comprised of refugees competing as the Refugee Olympic Team.

For Refugee Team, Just Being In Rio Is Like Winning Gold

The 10 athletes representing the first-ever refugee team received a stadium-rattling ovation at the opening ceremony. They hope to send a message about refugees that reaches far beyond the Rio Games.

New Butterfly Pavilion Opens At Water Conservation Garden In El Cajon

The 150 species of butterflies in San Diego County certainly are lovely to look at, but they also perform a vital function by providing a major food source for humans and wildlife.

9 Favorite New Podcasts Of 2017 (That Aren't 'S-Town')

Big Listen host Lauren Ober recommends a drama set in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, an entire show about self-help books and a musical based on the 36 questions that allegedly lead to love.

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