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Jadav Payeng, "The Forest Man of India," has planted tens of thousands of trees over the course of nearly 40 years. He has made bloom a once desiccated island that lies in the Brahamputra river, which runs through his home state of Assam.

A Lifetime Of Planting Trees On A Remote River Island: Meet India's Forest Man

A humble farmer from a marginalized tribal community takes on a solo mission to reforest an island in Assam, India.

Savanna Madamombe grew up in Harare but lived in New York for the past 17 years. Following Robert Mugabe's ouster, she returned to Zimbabwe's capital last December.

'A New Life': An Activist Comes Home To Zimbabwe, Hoping To Hold Leaders Accountable

"I know for sure that if it was still Robert Mugabe, I would never dare to do it," says Savanna Madamombe. "The Mugabe era is gone, and it's something that can't ever be allowed to come back."

Refugees in Presevo, Serbia, who have just arrived from Macedonia and are waiting for their papers to be processed. “Exodus” tells first-person stories of refugees and migrants fleeing war and persecution for Europe, drawing on footage filmed by the families themselves as they leave their homes on dangerous journeys seeking safety and refuge.

FRONTLINE: Exodus

Airs Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

The Flint Water Treatment Plant in Flint, Mich.

NOVA: Poisoned Water

Airs Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Sunday, May 3 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 + PBS Video App

John Boehner sharply criticized Donald Trump's presidency this week and said he doesn't think the Affordable Care Act will be repealed and replaced. "Republicans never ever agree on health care," he said.

Boehner Says Apart From Foreign Policy, Trump Has Been 'A Complete Disaster'

The former speaker of the House told an energy conference in Texas that Trump is "still learning how to be president."

Hundreds of thousands gathered in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 21, 2017 for the Women's March. Organizers are rallying in Las Vegas this year.

Women's Marches Across The Country Will Focus On The Vote

On the anniversary of the Women's March in Washington, D.C., organizers say marches this year are less about outrage and more about political organizing.

Harlem Hellfighters on the boat right after it docks at New York City. Members of the 369th [African American] Infantry, formerly 15th New York Regulars. (undated photo)

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: The Great War

Airs Tuesdays, June 19-July 3, 2018 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

A CVS store is pictured in 2015 in San Francisco. CVS Health is reportedly preparing to purchase Aetna for $69 billion.

CVS To Buy Health Insurer Aetna For $69 Billion

CVS Health Corp will pay $207 for each share of Aetna Inc., in a massive acquisition. CVS plans to expand its low-cost medical clinics to serve Aetna's more than 22 million members.

Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), left, and Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) battle it out in a fight fueled by dueling visions of resource management.

Why Big Thinkers Can't Stop Talking About 'Black Panther'

The movie has inspired them to debate colonialism, resources, governance and more. Although some people do point out ... it's ... just ... a ... movie!

Celebrate the legendary guitarist’s 70th birthday with this concert featuring Clapton classics, including “Wonderful Tonight,” “Layla” and “Tears in Heaven.”

Eric Clapton: Slowhand At 70 - Live At The Royal Albert Hall

Airs Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

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