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People attend the Independents' Day Festival in the Franklinton neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The city has become a nearly recession-proof hub.

A Diversified Economy Cushions Columbus, Ohio, From Downturns

Being the state capital, home to Ohio State University and attractive to younger workers has made Columbus a nearly recession-proof economic hub of Ohio. Can its success be replicated elsewhere?

Vincent Asaro leaves Brooklyn federal court on Thursday, after being acquitted of charges he helped plan a legendary 1978 Lufthansa heist retold in the hit film Goodfellas.

80-Year-Old Reputed Mobster Acquitted In 1978 Heist Portrayed In 'Goodfellas'

Vincent Asaro was charged in helping with the Lufthansa heist that was depicted in the Goodfellas movie.

Water baby. Babies have a natural reflex that stops them from breathing through their nose when submerged under water.

Secret Life Of Babies

Airs Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Once again Michael Fassbender proves to be the only thing of interest in an "Alien" prequel. He reprises his role as the android David in "Alien: Covenant."

‘Alien: Covenant’ Is Lost In Space

Ridley Scott’s prequel has no scares but plenty of pretension

Left: Amuvita Gamage Dayasena, 58, climbs up a kithul palm tree that he is about to tap. Tapping fishtail palm to make palm syrup is only a small part of his livelihood. He also grows tea and vegetables on his farm, seen at right.

Sri Lanka's 'Kithul' Palm Syrup: An Ancient Sweetener In Need Of Saving

Sri Lanka's most popular sweetener is disappearing, due to the destruction of rainforests, inconsistent yields, intensive labor and a fading workforce. And turning the tide isn't going to be easy.

Out On A Limb

Airs Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

"The job of the media is the accountability of government," says CNN President Jeff Zucker. "And I think we are uniquely positioned to do that with our resources and our reach."

Amid Trump Attacks And Snubs, Zucker's CNN Reclaims Newsy Mission

Jeff Zucker helped make Trump a TV celebrity while at NBC, and some argue the cable network's blanket campaign coverage helped get him elected. But CNN has become a lead target for Trump's criticism.

Macbeth (Jonathan Cake) and Lady Macbeth (Martha Stephanie Blake) share an intimate moment after murdering Duncan in the Globe production of "Macbeth."

Old Globe's 'Macbeth' Is Bloody, Bold, Resolute

The play runs through July 24 at Lowell Davies Festival Theatre

Amid Trump Attacks And Snubs, Zucker's CNN Reclaims Newsy Mission

Jeff Zucker helped make Trump a TV celebrity while at NBC, and some argue the cable network's blanket campaign coverage helped get him elected. But CNN has become a lead target for Trump's criticism.

Jackie and friends with Versace handbags at a private opening at the Versace store, Beverly Hills, California, 2007.

Don't Be Fooled: 'Generation Wealth' Is More About Wanting Than Having

Lauren Greenfield's 500-page photo collection shows toddlers in designer clothes and magnums of champagne. But it's also about how ostentatious displays of wealth have replaced real social mobility.

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