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Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, in a national address in September, said she felt deeply for the suffering of all people caught up in conflict scorching through Rakhine state — in her first comments that also mentioned Muslims displaced by violence.

U.S. Holocaust Museum Rescinds Human Rights Award From Aung San Suu Kyi

The Nobel laureate's handling of the Rohingya Muslim crisis in Myanmar led to the museum's decision.

Balkrishna Doshi created the Life Insurance Corporation Housing building in Ahmedabad, India, in 1973.

'Architecture Is A Backdrop For Life,' Says 2018 Pritzker Winner Balkrishna Doshi

The Indian architect has been awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, known as the Nobel for architects. His buildings reflect an investment in local materials, social change and the environment.

Doshi's design for Bangalore's Indian Institute of Management was inspired by traditional maze-like Indian cities and temples.

'Architecture Is A Backdrop For Life,' Says 2018 Pritzker Winner Balkrishna Doshi

The Indian architect has been awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, known as the Nobel for architects. His buildings reflect an investment in local materials, social change and the environment.

Earlier this year, the James Beard Foundation named El Güero Canelo an America's Classic, the organization's version of a Hall of Fame award for restaurants. The eatery is most famous for its Sonoran hot dogs, wrapped in bacon, covered in Mexican cream and pinto beans, and placed in a French roll.

Why Doesn't Tucson's Mexican Food Scene Get More National Attention?

Migration from the Sonoran region of Mexico tends to flow almost exclusively to this part of Arizona. So its distinctive cuisine remains a hidden treasure. But that is changing.

Flamingos at Jungle Island, a zoological theme park, in Miami in 2017. The long-legged pink birds were once common in Florida. But their striking feathers were prized decorations for ladies' hats, and they were thought to have been hunted out of existence for the plume trade in the 1800s.

Florida's Long-Lost Wild Flamingos Were Hiding In Plain Sight

Scientists thought Florida's native flamingo population had been hunted out of existence by the 19th century plume trade. A new study suggests the birds have been there all along.

A city of San Diego purchase order for Prizm Janitorial Services lists payments to the contractor. March 2, 2018.

San Diego Kept Doing Business With Company That Overbilled It, Skirted Living Wage Laws

San Diego city officials kept doing business with a janitorial company even after a 2016 audit found the contractor overbilled the city almost $33,000 and violated the city’s living wage law and California’s labor code.

Director Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water won best director and best picture at the 90th Academy Awards.

A Year After Envelope Pandemonium, A Ho-Hum Night Is Just What The Oscars Ordered

Last year's Oscars were wildly unpredictable. This year's were very predictable, with big wins for The Shape Of Water, all the actors who were expected to win all along, and Jordan Peele.

Frances McDormand won best actress for her role in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. As she accepted her award, she asked all other female Oscar nominees to stand up and be recognized.

2018 Oscar Winners: The Complete List

Guillermo del Toro's The Shape Of Water took home the evening's biggest prize, best picture. Frances McDormand won best actress, and Gary Oldman won best actor.

American Umpire

Airs Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

David M. Kennedy and Condoleezza Rice team up across party lines to explore what ideals Americans hold in common.

American Creed

Airs Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

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