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DNA sleuthing helped identify Joseph James DeAngelo, the suspected East Area Rapist, who was arraigned in a Sacramento, Calif., courtroom in April.

Easy DNA Identifications With Genealogy Databases Raise Privacy Concerns

A majority of Americans of European descent could be linked to third cousins, or closer relatives, using genealogy databases, a study finds. Soon it may be possible to identify nearly everyone by DNA.

Nation's Report Card Finds Mixed Grades For U.S. Students In Visual Arts, Music

It's the first time since 2008 that the federal government has released its assessment of U.S. eighth-graders in the arts. While there are some signs of progress, troubling achievement gaps remain.

The Gwozdziec synagogue roof structure installed in the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in "Raise The Roof."

JEWISH FILM SHOWCASE: Raise The Roof

Airs Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

A worker packages at a FexEx warehouse in Chicago.

The Monumental Push Behind Getting That Package Delivered By Christmas

The explosion in online holiday shopping is resulting in billions of packages needing to be delivered and stressing companies like UPS, FedEx and Amazon like never before.

Philadelphia demonstrators protested earlier moves by Republicans to repeal the Affordable Care Act last February. If the ACA is indeed axed as unconstitutional, health policy analysts say, millions of people could lose health coverage, and many aspects of Medicare and Medicaid would change dramatically.

5 Ways Nixing The Affordable Care Act Could Upend U.S. Health System

If the decision of a judge in Texas to invalidate the federal health law holds up, expect broad effects on your health care — from insurance coverage to Medicare payments to pre-existing conditions.

Chef Jay Fai wears a wool cap and safety goggles to ward off the heat from the charcoal fires in the alley where she cooks all of the restaurant's meals. She is such a perfectionist that she doesn't let anyone on her staff do the cooking.

Meet The 74-Year-Old Queen Of Bangkok Street Food Who Netted A Michelin Star

Chef Jay Fai cooks everything herself over two blazing charcoal fires in the alley, using only the highest-quality ingredients to serve customers who are willing to wait several hours to nab a table.

Assemblyman Todd Gloria, from left, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, City Councilman Chris Ward and Fire-Rescue Chief Colin Stowell along with other community leaders were present for a ribbon cutting ceremony during the grand opening of Fire Station 5 in Hillcrest, San Diego, Aug. 20, 2018.

City Opens Fourth New San Diego Fire Station In 2018

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer on Monday celebrated the grand opening of the fourth fire station to open in the city this year.

The U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo holds the U.S. prison known as "Gitmo." President Obama said when he took office in 2009 that he wanted to close the prison, but 60 prisoners remain.

Trump Has Vowed To Fill Guantanamo With 'Some Bad Dudes' — But Who?

President Obama promised to close the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo. President-elect Trump has said he'll keep it open, though only 60 prisoners are there today.

Retire Safe And Secure With Ed Slott

Airs Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 11 a.m. on KPBS TV

Nathan Law, 23, is a former leader of Hong Kong's 2014 Umbrella Movement protests against China. Now he is the city's youngest legislator ever, and says he will support additional protests against the mainland.

At 23, Hong Kong Lawmaker Promises Feisty Protests Aimed At China

Nathan Law is the youngest elected official ever in Hong Kong. He plans more protests against China and he says he's willing to go to prison for his beliefs.

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