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Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a television interview after the second night of the first Democratic presidential debates in Miami.

5 Takeaways From Night 2 Of The Democratic Debate

Sen. Kamala Harris of California was the breakout star of the second part of the Democratic debate — and may have reshaped the contest as she took on former Vice President Joe Biden over race.

People rally in front of the Supreme Court on March 26 as the court hears arguments in redistricting cases. The court ruled that partisan redistricting is a political question, not one that federal courts can weigh in on.

Supreme Court Rules Partisan Gerrymandering Is Beyond The Reach Of Federal Courts

The U.S. Supreme Court says partisan redistricting is a political question, not one that federal courts can weigh in on.

Lesley Gore and producer Quincy Jones at work in the studio. The two collaborated on "You Don't Own Me" and a handful of other 1960s hits.

'You Don't Own Me,' A Feminist Anthem With Civil Rights Roots, Is All About Empathy

Ever since a 17-year-old Lesley Gore sang it in 1963, the coolly mutinous song has moved women to reject passive femininity. Its writers, though, say there are layers of resistance in its words.

People walk through Trump Tower in New York City in August. Condo prices in the building have fallen, according to journalist and author Tim O'Brien.

Several Trump Properties Suffer Financially (But Not Ones He Visits Often)

The president's golf courses in Florida and New Jersey are doing well, but the Trump Organization has taken hits in its New York buildings and golf courses abroad.

This toad-shaped sandwich bar called the Toed In, near Los Angeles in 1939, allowed you to grab a bite to eat while your car got serviced. There's a lot of wordplay going on here: the toad-shaped building, the "towing in" of the car, and the stepping or "toeing" in for a snack. Good job, punsters!

Do Your Wurst. Food Pun Haters, The Yolk's On You

If you relish puns, then you'll love a new game that gives you two food-themed topics to blend into one deliciously bad joke. The food pun is so beloved, there's even one in the story of Adam and Eve.

'Unfreedom Of The Press' Is Full Of Bombast And Bile

Right-wing Fox host Mark Levin conducts no interviews and offers no original research in his book; it is little more than a free gift with purchase: People are instead buying his message to the media.

Scene from the 2015 live U.K. broadcast version of "The Sound of Music."

GREAT PERFORMANCES: The Sound Of Music

Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand

Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) in his cups (well, goblets, technically) on <em>Game of Thrones</em>.

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 2: 'Think Back To Where We Started'

On the eve of the biggest battle yet, the series pauses for an episode that delivers old-school Game of Thrones thrills: characters talking in rooms — including a milestone Jaime/Brienne moment.

John Singleton, seen in Los Angeles in July 1991, not long after the release of Boyz n the Hood. The movie earned the young filmmaker two Oscar nominations.

John Singleton, Pioneering Director Of 'Boyz N The Hood,' Dies At 51

The 1991 film earned him two Oscar nods and a spot in history as the youngest person and first African American ever nominated for best director. Singleton died in Los Angeles after a stroke.

Tyrion (Peter Dinklage) in his cups (well, goblets, technically) on Game of Thrones.

'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 2: 'Think Back To Where We Started'

On the eve of the biggest battle yet, the series pauses for an episode that delivers old-school Game of Thrones thrills: characters talking in rooms — including a milestone Jaime/Brienne moment.

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