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Chiwetel Ejiofor stars in "12 Years a Slave," based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom.

Entering Its 12th Year But Second Under New Leadership

The Nordic design exhibit includes a lava rock, which Jukka Savolainen, director of the Design Museum in Helsinki, says reminds him of a gnome. The collection showcases the region's design roots, which include references to Bauhaus and 20th century modernism.

'Nordic Cool' Illuminates D.C.'s Kennedy Center

Right now, it's a massive festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with artists and designers displaying art and culture from their very top sliver of the globe.

In retaliation for devastating Allied bombing raids on German cities, Hitler ordered the development of a groundbreaking weapon: the V1.

NAZI MEGA WEAPONS: Season 2

Episode 3: "The SS" airs Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 8 p.m. & Episode 5 "The Siegfried Line" follows at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

What is now known as the Balboa Park Carousel, shown in a historic photo, while at Tent City in Coronado, 1915.

Balboa Park Carousel History Predates 1915 Expo

KPBS news anchor Sally Hixson tells the story of a carousel that was kind of like a member of her family.

Producer Ana Salceda poses with a sloth recently rescued from a hazardous road crossing, Panama.

NATURE: A Sloth Named Velcro

Airs Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV

Carol Kim at the Westin Hotel in downtown San Diego, Nov. 4, 2014.

Cate Defeats Kim For San Diego City Council District 6 Seat; Democrats Lose Supermajority

Cate's win defeats the Democrats' supermajority on the San Diego City Council and returns veto power to Republican Mayor Kevin Faulconer.

For nearly two years, Speaker of the House John Boehner, left, and President Barack Obama, right, have been locked in a struggle that threatens to bring the nation to the brink of financial collapse. "Cliffhanger" reveals the inside story of how the nation's most powerful leaders have failed to solve the pressing problems of debt and deficit.

FRONTLINE: Cliffhanger

Airs Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

The Dallas Cowboys kick off to the San Diego Chargers during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sept. 29, 2013, at Qualcomm Stadium.

Chargers’ Preseason Kicks Off Thursday; Team Still Maneuvering For New Stadium

The Spanos family, owners of the San Diego Chargers, started asking the city for a new stadium in 2002. And like the team's quest for a Super Bowl title, the desire for a stadium remains unfulfilled.

A 'Show Boat' With An Asian-American Cast Hits The Rocks

Racial tensions between blacks and whites are at the heart of the "Ol' Man River" musical. Asian-American actors say it doesn't make sense to get on board.

Exclusive First Read: Colson Whitehead's 'The Noble Hustle'

Colson Whitehead's account of his anhedonic adventures at the World Series of Poker is tough and tasty — like a good piece of beef jerky.

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