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A federal jury found a scuba dive boat captain was criminally negligent in the deaths of 34 people killed in a fire aboard the vessel in 2019, the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history.

Kia America is recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs — and urging owners to park their cars outside and away from other structures until an issue posing a fire hazard is fixed.

Researchers have found evidence of horseback riding in skeletal remains of people who lived about 5,000 years ago, adding to a body of research on when people first started using horses to get around.

French lawmakers passed a bill to enshrine the right to an abortion in the constitution, a historic move prompted by concerns over the rollback of abortion laws in the U.S.

NPR's electoral map organizes states into seven categories – Toss Up, Lean Republican, Lean Democratic, Likely Republican, Likely Democratic, Safe Republican and Safe Democratic.

JPMorgan agreed to the settlement on the same day a federal judge granted class-action status to the lawsuit, saying the number of plaintiffs involved could be "well over 100 people."

Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 2024 - Jan. 7, 2025 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Binge all six episodes of this series with KPBS Passport! It’s the height of the swinging '60s and Barbara Parker has just been crowned Miss Blackpool – but she’s certain there has to be more to life than being a beauty queen in a seaside town. With the bright lights of London calling, Barbara packs her bags and heads off to the city where she looks to take on the male-dominated world of comedy by storm.

The fair takes attendees on a trip down memory lane to celebrate the '50s to '90s.

Imagine some of the biggest legends in rock and roll coming together in concert! The musicians of the 27 Club greats all had one thing in common - they all died tragically at the tender age of 27. On February 18, these music legends are brought to life for one night at the Brooks Theater by talented local musicians. The music of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, Robert Johnson, and Jim Morrison will be performed by Miss Whitney Shay (Amy), Anthony Cullins (Jimi), Lauren Leigh (Janis), Austin Poel (Kurt), Blake Dean (Jim Morrison), and Robin Henkel as the spirit of Robert Johnson. Part theater, part concert, Six String Society's 27 Club will have audiences traveling across time to rock out to some of the greatest songs of our time. Ticket Information: General Seating: $25, Preferred Seating: $35, VIP: $100. Visit: https://oceansidetheatre.vbotickets.com/events

President Joe Biden's executive actions that temporarily halts most asylum claims at the southern border is leaving many immigrant families in limbo, hoping they'll be eligible to reunite with their loved ones.