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A Century-Old Poet Looks Back — And Fearlessly Forward — In 'Purgatory'

Henry Morgenthau III had a long and eventful life even before he started writing poetry in his 90s. Now, at age 100, he's promoting his first poetry collection, called A Sunday in Purgatory.

Main entrance to the Ringling Bros. Circus, Madison, Wis., Aug. 17, 1951.

THE CIRCUS On AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

Stream now or tune in Tuesdays, March 2 & 9, 2021 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Anti-abortion-rights advocates demonstrate in front of the Supreme Court early Monday.

Supreme Court Sides With California Anti-Abortion Pregnancy Centers

In a case that pitted the right to know against the right of free speech, the court ruled 5-4 that a California law aimed at "truth in advertising" likely violates the First Amendment.

Geoff Walser picks out a ristra, a wreath-like decoration made from dried chiles, to purchase at the annual Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival, which draws thousands of chile lovers from Colorado and beyond.

The Chile Pepper Rivalry Heats Up Between New Mexico's Hatch And Colorado's Pueblo

The Hatch chile has long been Goliath of peppers in the Southwest, but farmers in Colorado are trying to roast the competition by brazenly touting their lesser-known but mighty contender: the Pueblo.

Flames burn inside a van as the Camp Fire tears through Paradise, Calif., on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.

Which Houses Survived Wildfire? Often, Those Built To Code

The arc of destruction the Camp Fire carved through Paradise was seemingly random: Why were some houses saved and others incinerated? As millions of Californians brace for another wildfire season, a McClatchy analysis of fire and property records shows the answer might be found in something as simple as the roofs over their heads — and the year their house was built.

Earlier this year, the James Beard Foundation named El Güero Canelo an America's Classic, the organization's version of a Hall of Fame award for restaurants. The eatery is most famous for its Sonoran hot dogs, wrapped in bacon, covered in Mexican cream and pinto beans, and placed in a French roll.

Why Doesn't Tucson's Mexican Food Scene Get More National Attention?

Migration from the Sonoran region of Mexico tends to flow almost exclusively to this part of Arizona. So its distinctive cuisine remains a hidden treasure. But that is changing.

Signs bearing the letter "Q" are visible at President Trump's campaign rally in Florida on Tuesday. They're related to the "QAnon" conspiracy theory.

What Is QAnon? The Conspiracy Theory Tiptoeing Into Trump World

Followers of the "QAnon" conspiracy theory appeared at President Trump's campaign rally in Florida on Tuesday. And on Wednesday, the White House press secretary was asked about the fringe group.

Former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff speaks during a protest in support of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018.

In Wake Of Defeats, Brazil's Rousseff Takes Show On The Road

This past week, former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was in Madrid and Barcelona ahead of visits to the University of California, Berkeley, on Monday, to Stanford University on Tuesday and San Diego State University on Wednesday.

A helicopter carries water while battling the River Fire in Lakeport, Calif., on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.

California Governor Pledges Any Resources Needed For Fires

A massive wildfire in Northern California has torched more than 1,000 homes in and around the city of Redding, authorities said Wednesday as some evacuees were allowed to return home and new blazes exploded in what has become an endless summer of flame in the Golden State.

Major Flaw In Android Phones Would Let Hackers In With Just A Text

A severe flaw in Android, the world's most popular smartphone operating system, would let hackers take over with just a text message.

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