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Africa Update: Somali Pirates Take Supertanker

Somali pirates have snagged their largest off-shore prize to date: a Saudi oil tanker. Meanwhile, back on the country's mainland, Islamic militants strengthen their grip in key cities. For more, Farai Chideya speaks with contributor Emira Woods.

At ANTIQUES ROADSHOW in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, appraisers Leigh and Leslie Keno, of Leigh Keno American Antiques and Sotheby's respectively, team up to evaluate this desk and bookcase, passed down to the owner from his great-grandfather, Richard D. Hubbard, a former governor of Connecticut. The piece is a classic example of New York 18th-century design and cabinetmaking and even has a secret drawer for hiding valuables. One question remains: Have the top and bottom been "married," or is the entire piece original? Pending further investigation, the Kenos offer a range of auction values from $20,000 to $250,000.

Antiques Roadshow: Milwaukee, Wis. - Hour One

Airs Monday, October 8, 2012 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV

Jorge Machado and Natan Machado Palombini in "Alamar."

Review: 'Alamar'

Simple Elegance

Writer, cultural anthropologist, chronicler of folk roots and ethnic traditions, daughter of former slaves, Zora Neale Hurston was one of the most celebrated — and most controversial — figures of the Harlem Renaissance.

American Masters: Zora Neale Hurston: Jump At The Sun

Airs Monday, February 22, 2010 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

Magazine Depiction Of Obamas Fuels Outrage

Cover art for the current New Yorker magazine shows a caricature of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in Islamic dress and his wife, Michelle, armed with a machine gun and wearing fatigues. A former magazine editor and a media blogger discuss outcry over the image.

Sally Hawkins (right) appears as Anne Elliot, destined for spinsterhood at age 27 after being persuaded eight years earlier to refuse the proposal of dashing Captain Wentworth (Rupert Penry-Jones, left). Then chance brings them together again.

Masterpiece Classic: Persuasion

Airs Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

John Leguizamo On These Days

John Leguizamo will workshop his new solo show at the La Jolla Playhouse and he's coming on "These Days" to talk about it. To get you excited, see this excerpt from his previous show "Sexaholix...A Love Story."

Members of the English punk band The Fall.

Top Five Music Releases Of 2010

Culture Lust contributor Dave Walters shares his five favorite album releases of the year. Walters says his pick for best rock album was a no-brainer.

Benise: The Spanish Guitar

Airs Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

NOVA: Making Stuff: Cleaner

Airs Wednesday, September 26, 2012 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

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