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Detroit Pensioners Approve City's Bankruptcy Plan

The vote marked a major step in moving the city's bankruptcy forward. Retired police and firefighters overwhelmingly approved some cuts in their pensions.

San Diego Opera Announces Current Season Will Be Its Last

After nearly a half century on stage, San Diego Opera is taking its final bow on April 13. Its board voted 33-1 Wednesday to fold amid financial concerns.

Peter J. Shemonsky appraises a ruby and diamond necklace, ca. 1920, for $80,000 to $100,000 in Boise, Idaho. The necklace was originally mailed to the guest’s mother and sat on her front porch unnoticed for several days.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: Boise, Idaho - Hour 3

Airs Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

New Lottery Scam Targets Veterans And Seniors, Uses County Seal

District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis warned the public that one couple has already lost $30,000 to a new lottery scam that uses the official San Diego County seal and targets veterans and seniors.

Francisco Vasquez says his niece, Ellie, and his sister's battle with cancer have transformed his life "forever."

A Baby Who Saved Her Family From 'The Dark Moments'

Three years ago, Maria Vasquez-Rojas received news to celebrate: After many attempts to conceive, she was going to have a baby. But while pregnant with her daughter, Ellie, Maria was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer.

Chantek in Zoo Atlanta. This is the incredible story of Chantek, the orangutan raised as a human child on an American university campus during the 70s and 80s. Taught to speak in sign language, he is now living among his own kind at Zoo Atlanta, although he describes himself as an “orangutan person.”

MY WILD AFFAIR: The Ape Who Went To College

Airs Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

HAPPY

Airs Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, June 8 at 7 a.m. on KPBS TV

Poster art -- depicting the team assembled -- for Marvel's latest installment of the Avengers franchise, "Avengers: Age of Ultron."

'Age Of Ultron' Not Quite As Well-Assembled As First 'Avengers' Film

Joss Whedon's sequel will likely please but not enthrall fans

(from left) Tanya Thai McBride and Amy Kim Waschke in the Goodman Theatre production of The White Snake. The Old Globe's production of The White Snake, written and directed by Mary Zimmerman, runs March 21 - April 26, 2015. Photo by Liz Lauren.

'The White Snake' Conjures Up Some Magic At The Old Globe

Ancient Chinese tale provides a playground for director Mary Zimmerman

A Champagne expert says you can also cut the top off a bottle with the back of a chef's knife, or any sturdy instrument.

A Dramatic Way To Uncork The Bubbly: Use A Sword

The art of sabrage, or knocking open a bottle of Champagne with a sword, probably started during the time of Napoleon. A sword is handy but not necessary; a kitchen knife can also work, according to a Champagne expert.

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