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National Geographic's Tom O'Neill documented three defectors' escapes along the Asian "underground railroad." He tells NPR about their terrifying journeys, and how the defectors continued to hide even when they made it to South Korea.

Some California Indian tribes hit the jackpot today Monday. They’re getting state licenses for up to 10,000 additional casino slot machines under a new court ruling.

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with the PBS App. What inspires a person to choose a career in craft? How does one acquire the knowledge and necessary skills? From self-taught artists to those who pursue formal study, from avocation to college, from apprenticeships to craft schools.

Fashion Show Gallery On Saturday night, we were making our way to the new permanent home of Sushi: & A Center for the Urban Arts and because we were…

Meet 'Stanless Steel'

The shuttle blasted off almost on time, after concerns about the weather were overcome. Its mission to the International Space Station is scheduled to last 12 days.

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The number of temporary jobs is on the upswing even though the nation's unemployment rate has stubbornly stayed above 9 percent for 19 months. Some workers say they prefer temporary jobs and the flexibility that comes with them to long-term employment.

Airs Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

Poland's governing twin brothers came to power two years ago, on a promise to expose former communist-era collaborators who remained in influential positions. But their effort has had mixed results.