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Albuquerque Police Face Federal Scrutiny, Local Outrage

Police in Albuquerque, N.M., have shown a pattern of excessive force that violates the Constitution, a federal report says. The department is changing policies; families are demanding accountability.

Patrick Meier (center, in cap) flies a drone in Nepal after the earthquake in 2015. Meier and his team were able to to capture detailed images of damage around the capital, Kathmandu. He believes using this technology will make crisis mapping even more effective for disaster response.

When Disaster Strikes, He Creates A 'Crisis Map' That Helps Save Lives

"You can't protect what you can't map," says Patrick Meier. He pioneered the field of crisis mapping during the 2010 Haiti earthquake, and now focuses on the use of robotics for humanitarian purposes.

Ethiopian Dejen Gebremeskel crosses the finish line at the Carlsbad 5000 race on March 26, 2014.

Carlsbad 5000 Running Race Marks 30th Anniversary Sunday

The 3.1-mile race is called 'World's Fastest 5K'

Sending a probe to Pluto — based on the cost of the New Horizons probe — would be out of your budget.

Winning Powerball Tickets Sold In California, Tennessee And Florida

There are three winning tickets for the Powerball's record $1.6 billion jackpot. The six winning numbers were 08 27 34 04 19 and Powerball 10.

"Bragging about yourself, and your best qualities, is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling any confidence whatsoever to read three or four words," says Whaley.

One Teacher's Quest To Build Language Skills ... And Self-Confidence

For our 50 Great Teachers series, we profile Thomas Whaley. With his second-graders on Long Island, he's teaching English ... and a lot more.

A student shows off his lost tooth to his classmates.

Forcing Schools To Hit The 'Reset' Button

As Congress debates a rewrite of No Child Left Behind, we look at one school in Durham, N.C. Watts Elementary wasn't just restructured as a result of the law, it was completely reimagined.

Parents struggle with the costs and choices with child care.

U.S. Parents Are Sweating And Hustling To Pay For Child Care

Kids may be little. But the cost of paying for someone to take care of them is really big. Stressed-out parents are pinching pennies, driving for Uber and putting off saving and having more kids .

Chris Phelan, with his daughter River, prepares to greet his wife, Star Lopez, upon her arrival home from serving in Afghanistan.

Coming Back With Wes Moore

Airs Tuesdays, May 13-27, 2014 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Brothers Roy (left) and Dude Rabedeau attend Earl Boyles Elementary in Portland.

Oregon Has The Lowest Graduation Rate In The Country. Preschool Could Fix That.

But it will take a while.

Fighting Resumes In Gaza, As Israeli Military Says Cease-Fire Is Over

Just hours into what was supposed to be a three-day cease-fire, Israel and Hamas traded fire in Gaza. Palestinian officials said one attack killed scores of people.

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