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The Crystal Serenity, pictured here in Seward, Alaska, is the largest cruise ship to traverse the Northwest Passage, traveling from Alaska to New York City.

In Warmer Climate, A Luxury Cruise Sets Sail Through Northwest Passage

Climate change is opening up the Arctic to luxury cruises, including an Alaska-to-New York voyage. The vacation destination takes advantage of warming oceans but raises safety and ethical concerns.

San Diego Cops Use Social Media To Clear Up Muffled Helicopter Announcements

San Diego police will begin posting the same announcements made from police helicopters on Twitter and the social networking site Nextdoor.com.

Newton Minow: An American Story

Airs Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Petco Animal Supplies Inc. Purchased For $4.6 Billion

San Diego-based Petco Animal Supplies Inc. announced Monday that it was purchased by a pair of overseas investing entities for $4.6 billion.

Michael Jordan, artist Maya Lin and Diana Ross were announced as some of the 21 honorees of the 2016 Medal of Honor, the nation's highest civilian honor.

These Are The 21 People Receiving The Nation's Highest Civilian Honor

President Obama has announced the last group of people that he will honor with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including Michael Jordan, Diana Ross, Frank Gehry and Vin Scully.

With A Zap, Scientists Create Low-Fat Chocolate

Scientists say they've figured out how to reduce the fat in milk chocolate by running it through an electric field. The result is healthier, but is it tastier?

Cut Down On Bee-Killing Pesticides? Ontario Finds It's Easier Said Than Done

Pesticides called "neonics" are popular among farmers, but also have been blamed for killing bees. In Canada, the province of Ontario is trying to crack down on neonics, with mixed results.

Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, speaks at a gallery in Ankara, Turkey, on Monday. Shortly afterward, a gunman opened fire.

Russia's Ambassador To Turkey Shot And Killed In Ankara

Andrei Karlov was shot Monday evening as he delivered a speech at an exhibition opening in Turkey's capital city. A Turkish minister identified the gunman as a 22-year-old Turkish riot police officer.

Pictured: Red lentil stew. In Season 5, Martha Stewart puts her spin on the stews of the Arabian Gulf.

MARTHA STEWART'S COOKING SCHOOL: Season 5: Arabian Gulf Edition

Airs Saturdays, April 29-May 27 & June 24-July 29 & Aug. 26 & Sept. 2, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

City Heights artist Soroya Rowley sings along as she plays a song on her guitar, Jan. 13, 2017.

Old Globe Program Spotlights City Heights's Stories Of Love And Loss

Would you let a stranger perform your story on stage? What if it was about the loss of a loved one? That’s what artists working with the Old Globe Theater asked of City Heights residents.

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