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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. with Téa Leoni on the set of FINDING YOUR ROOTS, Season 4.

FINDING YOUR ROOTS: Relatives We Never Knew We Had

Airs Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2

An unexpected charge related to a biopsy threatened the financial security of Brianna Snitchler and her partner.

A Biopsy Came With An Unexpected $2,170 'Cover Charge' For The Hospital

After a test to rule out cancer, Brianna Snitchler faced a facility fee for use of the hospital's radiology room. She wasn't told in advance about the charge, which strained her tight budget.

David Vetter, pictured in September 1982 inside part of the bubble environment that was his protective home until he died in 1984. Today most kids born with SCID are successfully treated with bone marrow transplants, but researchers think gene therapy is the future.

Gene Therapy Advances To Better Treat 'Bubble Boy' Disease

The latest advance is not only encouraging news for patients with severe compromised immunodeficiency. It's a test case for all those scientists working to develop better gene therapy techniques.

Maps Of Final 2018 Primary Election Results In Key San Diego County Races

inewsource has mapped the final primary election results in six of San Diego County’s biggest 2018 races: the 49th and 50th congressional districts, district attorney, sheriff, and the 4th and 5th Board of Supervisors districts.

A Biopsy Came With An Unexpected $2,170 'Cover Charge' For The Hospital

After a test to rule out cancer, Brianna Snitchler faced a facility fee for use of the hospital's radiology room. She wasn't told in advance about the charge, which strained her tight budget.

Vice President Pence speaks during a campaign event for Pennsylvania congressional candidate Rick Saccone in February. Pence is playing a big role in Republicans' midterm election campaign.

Pence's Midterm Message Shows How His Future Depends On Trump's Success

Vice President Pence is stumping all over the country, touting President Trump's record, proving his loyalty to his boss — and GOP voters — while building relationships that could pay dividends.

Clockwise from top left: Lauren Weintraub, King Hoodie, Bandits On The Run, The Collection, Grayson Erhard, Blessing Offor.

Top Shelf: 2019 Tiny Desk Contest Entries Our Judges Loved

An incredibly strong pool of artists entered this year's Tiny Desk Contest. And though there's just one winner, there were so many more entries our judges loved.

A man stands outside a Tesla dealership in Berlin on Jan. 4. On Friday, Tesla announced it would lay off 7 percent of its workforce, cutting some 3,000 jobs.

Tesla Cuts 3,000 Jobs As Elon Musk Aims To Make More Cars For Less Money

The electric automaker is eliminating 7 percent of its workforce in a cost-cutting measure. "The road ahead is very difficult," Musk told employees in an email.

For people living in the small town of Arthur, Neb., getting to a doctor can be a challenge. The nearest hospital is located about 40 miles away in Ogallala.

The Struggle To Hire And Keep Doctors In Rural Areas Means Patients Go Without Care

A new generation of family physicians wants a work-life balance. But practicing in a small town is a 24/7 job, which is worsening the ongoing doctor shortage in rural America.

President Trump holds his first official meeting with members of his Cabinet, including Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke (from left), Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, Secretary of Defense James Mattis and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross in March.

Federal Ethics Office Wants To Know If Trump Appointees Are Keeping Their Promises

The compliance forms are to be posted online, along with the ethics agreements the appointees signed during the Senate confirmation process.

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