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While Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has in some ways made little progress on her signature issue — school choice — she spent much of her 12 months in office undoing work that she and many conservatives viewed as overreach by the Obama administration.

DeVos At The One-Year Mark; Black Lives Matter In Schools; Zero Tolerance

The education secretary has had success in rolling back Obama-era regulations, but she has made less progress on school choice. That, and other education news in our weekly roundup.

A statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee, seen here in 2015, photo, is slated for removal in Lee Circle in New Orleans.

New Orleans Can Remove Confederate Statues, Federal Appeals Court Says

"There may have been a time when that monument reflected who we were as a city, but times change. And so do we," Mayor Mitch Landrieu said when he announced the plan.

A woman dances while sitting on her friend's shoulders during St. Patrick's Day festivities in Denver last year.

When Other Cultures' Holidays Become An Excuse To Party

From St. Patrick's Day to Cinco de Mayo, holidays from specific cultures and religions have been embraced by people looking for a reason to celebrate. What's gained and what's lost?

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner on the set of KPBS Evening Edition, February 2013.

Mayor Filner To Receive Award From Laughter Association For His Attempts At Humor

When organizers of the American Laughing Championships were planning their laughing competition in San Diego, they Googled San Diego Mayor Bob Filner and decided he needed to receive an award as well.

When Other Cultures' Holidays Become An Excuse To Party

From St. Patrick's Day to Cinco de Mayo, holidays from specific cultures and religions have been embraced by people looking for a reason to celebrate. What's gained and what's lost?

Former Vice President Joe Biden says he would not have had "any part" of an effort to replace Hillary Clinton as the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee.

Biden Tells NPR He Has 'No Plans' To Run In 2020

The former vice president and Senate veteran also responds to a new book by ex-interim DNC head Donna Brazile in which she says that she considered replacing Hillary Clinton as the nominee with Biden.

In 'ODY-C,' A Greek Hero Worthy Of Women

Matt Fraction and Christian Ward's splendidly trippy, genderbent retelling of the Odyssey sets the story in space, as warlike Odyssia, "witchjack and wanderer" winds her way home to far Ithicaa.

An Estonian soldier takes aim during a training exercise at Tapa Army Base, Estonia, on Nov. 17. U.S. troops were also taking part in the training, about 70 miles from the border with Russia. NATO countries are stepping up their presence in Eastern Europe at a time of rising tensions with Russia.

Near The Russian Border, U.S. And NATO Beef Up Their Presence

U.S. troops are training in Estonia, just 70 miles from the Russian border. It points to NATO's increased activity in the Baltic states and Poland amid the growing tensions with Moscow.

Soohorang (left) the mascot of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and Bandabi, mascot of the Paralympics, welcome visitors to the Alpensia Resort in Pyeongchang, one of many facilities that has been reworked for the games.

Olympic Host Pyeongchang Steps Into The Global Spotlight

With a population of just over 40,000 people, Pyeongchang has Buddhist temples and a reputation as a rural mountain retreat with a healthful climate. But it wants a reputation as a sports mecca.

San Diego Unified Bus Driver Christy Williams stands alongside a row of school buses, Aug. 31, 2017.

Union Council's Campaign Puts A Face To Labor

A coalition of San Diego labor unions has launched a campaign to spotlight workers.

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