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An almost empty Metro station is seen in Washington, D.C., on July 21. The region's employers worry about the safety of workers using the transit system during the pandemic.

Workers In Washington, D.C., Region Likely To Work From Home Until Next Summer

A survey of hundreds of private employers in the region shows most are struggling to bring their employees back into the office. Many firms cited worries about the safety of using public transit.

A dangerous crack in a steel beam on the Interstate 40 bridge, near Memphis, Tenn., caused authorities to order an emergency closure, disrupting road and Mississippi River traffic.

Cracked Memphis Bridge Indefinitely Closed, Disrupting Supply Chain

Arkansas officials said it had the potential to become a "catastrophic event," adding, "The bridge was closed to vehicular traffic and the river was closed to barge traffic as a safety precaution."

Student athletes run past a scoreboard at Hoover High School in San Diego's City Heights neighborhood, Feb. 21, 2017.

California Schools Unlikely To Reopen This Academic Year

alifornia school districts should plan on teaching from afar for the rest of the academic year. That's according to new guidance from the state superintendent of public instruction.

"Some of the work is deliberately remaining outside of the structure," says musician and advocate Lilli Lewis of the efforts of Black musicians to make it in country and roots music industries. "We want to center different values and it's really difficult to do that from inside." Lewis just released a new album called <em>Americana.</em>

New roots: Black musicians and advocates are forging coalitions outside the system

The mostly white country and folk music industries remain frustratingly difficult for Black musicians to enter. During one of Nashville's biggest events, one group envisioned a new pathway in.

Mayor Todd Gloria, Councilmember Monica Montgomery Steppe along with community members breaking ground for a mini-park in Valencia Park, May 11, 2021.

Mayor Gloria, Councilwoman Montgomery Steppe Break Ground On La Paz Mini Park

La Paz Mini Park at the corner of La Paz Drive and San Bernardo Terrace will feature a shade structure, shade trees, two new play-area structures, fitness equipment, security lighting and accessibility improvements for people with disabilities.

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED hosts Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED: Something Hearty, Something Light

Stream now or tune in Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV

YouTube's decision not to ban a right-wing vlogger for targeting a gay journalist has rekindled debates around hate speech, censorship, and whether companies "walk the walk" of supporting LGBTQ people during Pride Month.

Is YouTube Doing Enough To Stop Harassment Of LGBTQ Content Creators?

The decision not to ban a right-wing YouTuber for personal attacks on a gay journalist taps into the debate over hate speech on social media — and whether companies do enough to support LGBTQ users.

In this image from U.S. Capitol Police video, Paul Hodgkins of Tampa, Fla., stands in the well on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Jan. 6. On Monday, he was sentenced to eight months in prison.

Capitol Rioter Who Walked On Senate Floor On Jan. 6 Sentenced To 8 Months In Prison

A U.S. District Court judge says he wanted to send a message with his sentencing of Paul Hodgkins. It is the first resolution of a felony case stemming from the insurrection.

Facebook says it's dedicating $100 million to prop up news organizations pummeled by the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic

Facebook says it will give $25 million to help smaller U.S. newsrooms cover the coronavirus. It's pledging $75 million to buy ads in publications in the U.S. and pandemic hot spots in Europe.

Fatima Ibrahim wears Haute Hijab's recycled chiffon hijab on Eid al-Fitr.

The Latest Eid Fashion Trend? Sustainability

Muslim designers, noticing a demand for sustainable Eid clothing, have launched eco-friendly pieces leading up to the holiday.

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