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A group of Muslim men stand aside, waiting for a car convoy carrying candidate Narendra Modi to pass in the streets of Varanasi last week.

As India Votes, Muslims Keep A Wary Eye On The Hindu Frontrunner

Monday is the final day of voting in India's six-week election. One big unknown is whether Muslims will vote for Narendra Modi, who is accused of failing to protect them from slaughter in 2002.

Pope Francis waves in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican. The pope heads to Turkey on Friday, a country with few Catholics, but he plans to reach out to Muslims and to the Orthodox Church.

In A Land Of Few Christians, Pope Will Reach Out To Muslims In Turkey

Pope Francis will meet with Turkey's Muslim leaders and the head of the Orthodox Church in what may be the most challenging trip of his young papacy.

Petra. Drawing inspiration from Egyptian, Assyrian and Hellenstic architecture, many of these facades show ornate architectural features and intricately carved details.

NOVA: Petra - Lost City Of Stone

Airs Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV (not available to stream on demand)

Advocates for Common Core standards say it will be harder for states to hide their failing schools.

State Releases Millions To Schools For Common Core Standards

School districts around San Diego County will receive millions of dollars to help with the transition to the newly adopted Common Core Standards, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced today.

A man waits at an Athens bus stop where the Greek word "no" has been spray-painted over "yes" on a banner put up in advance of Sunday's referendum. Greek voters will say whether they want to accept or reject a deal that's been offered by the country's creditors. Greeks are deeply divided and analysts say the outcome is not clear.

When Greeks Vote Sunday, It's Not Just About A Debt Deal

The referendum exposes a deep divide: those who feel Greece is the victim of a European conspiracy, and those who want to keep close ties with the rest of the continent.

AMERICAN MASTERS: The Boomer List

Airs Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

A Delicate Arson: 'The Blazing World' Consumes Its Readers

Siri Hustvedt's latest uses fragmented documents to tell the story of an artist who chooses men to present her work. Reviewer Amal El-Mohtar calls the book complex, harrowing, playful and engrossing.

People line up at a Duane Reade pharmacy in New York behind a sign announcing the recent flu outbreak.

How To Fix Google Flu Trends

A San Diego researcher says if Google wants to predict the spread of influenza, they'll have to work out some major kinks in Google Flu Trends.

Aaron Franklin, owner and chief firestarter at Franklin BBQ in Austin, is widely regarded as one of the most influential pitmasters in the United States. He is sitting next to his smoker in this photo.

BBQ WITH FRANKLIN

Airs Saturdays, Oct. 24 - Nov. 21, 2015 & Dec. 19, 2015 - Jan. 16, 2016 at 1 p.m. on KPBS TV

Yeah, she's married, but thanks to that one little song, Beyonce will forever be associated with single ladies.

How Single Women Are Transforming American Politics

Women are staying single longer than ever — a shift that's having profound political implications, says author Rebecca Traister.

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