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A San Diego Superior Court judge has found Michael Crowe and two of his friends factually innocent in the 1998 slaying of Crowe's 12-year-old sister, Stephanie.

Mario Puzo isn't known for his strong female characters — but if you've read his pre-Godfather work, The Fortunate Pilgrim, you might think otherwise. Author Zoe Ferraris recommends this book, which is based on Puzo's own mother. Do you have a favorite literary matriarch? Tell us in the comments.

Airs Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Jewish Heritage Month: 2010 Honoree

The Magus is the story of a man who wished for adventure — only to be disappointed when that wish comes true. Author Nick Dybek says he identified with the book when he read it at age 20. Was there ever a time you longed for a more interesting life? Tell us about it in the comments.

The attorney for a man who was wrongfully accused of killing his 12-year-old sister began presenting testimony today that he hopes will convince a judge to formally declare his client's innocence.

Former Liberian President Charles Taylor was found guilty by an international tribunal of planning, aiding and abetting war crimes during the 1990s. This marks the first time since World War II that a current or former head of state was convicted by a tribunal of crimes committed while in office.

The past week's political firestorm has focused on stay-at-home moms. But more than 70 percent of women with young children now work. And they're hoping the presidential candidates address some of the economic challenges they face in raising their children.

Photographer Mary Ellen Mark has taken a kitschy tradition and made it artful.

Airs Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV