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As maternal mortality rates are steadily worsening across California, a CalMatters analysis finds that maternity wards are closing at an alarming rate.

The Botswana government says the huge 2,492-carat diamond is the second-biggest ever discovered in a mine. It's the biggest diamond found since 1905. It weighs approximately half a kilogram.

New Season Premiere Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. Watch ROADSHOW's first visit to Alaska for treasures that include a 1969 Rolex Oyster cosmograph, an English bass violin, and Susan Butcher's 1990 Iditarod trophy. Which Anchorage find is worth $50,000 to $100,000?

The U.S. Supreme Court has for now granted a Republican request to require Arizona voters to submit proof of their U.S. citizenship when using the state’s registration form.

Katy Perry and Rihanna weren't at the Met Gala on Monday night, despite the viral AI-generated photos showing them on the red carpet. Here are some tips for recognizing and investigating deep fakes.

Thousands of migrants have drowned while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa to Europe. The dangerous journey does not deter many more from the risky crossing.

Both of Canada’s major freight railroads have come to a full stop because of a contract dispute with their workers, an impasse that may bring economic disruption in Canada and the U.S.

Police took more than 250 protesters into custody in Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts and Missouri this weekend, as the war in Gaza continues to embroil campuses across the nation.

The influential guitarist, songwriter and singer was best known for the song "Ramblin' Man." Betts's blues, rock and country-influenced guitar style helped define Southern rock in the 1960s and '70s.

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Join us at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library for a celebration of literacy and STEAM education! Children and families will enjoy hand-on activities, story time, a book giveaway, and a special visit from Elinor* from PBS Kids’ hit animated series, ELINOR WONDERS WHY! *Access to the event’s character meet-and-greet may be restricted based on attendance. The photo opportunity with the costume character is subject to availability and weather permitting. Día de los Niños Fiesta con KPBS Kids con INVITADA ESPECIAL ELINOR de ELINOR WONDERS WHY! Viernes, 26 de abril, 2024 - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Otay Mesa-Nestor Branch Library 3003 Coronado Ave, San Diego, CA 92154 ¡Admisión Gratis! Actividades orientadas a niños de 5 años o menor, pero todos son bienvenidos Con orígenes mexicanos, el Día del Niño, se a convertido en una celebración mundial. Aquí en los Estados Unidos es una iniciativa nacional, conocida como El día de los niños/El día de los libros, o “Dia”, donde la importancia de la educación y de leer libros durante la infancia es celebrada para niños de todas culturas y lenguajes. ¡Celebra “Día” con la Biblioteca de Otay Mesa-Nestor donde los niños y las familias podrán disfrutar de una variedad de actividades educativas, cuentos, un libro gratuito, y una visita especial de Elinor* de la serie animada de PBS Kids, Elinor Wonders Why! *La oportunidad de tomar fotos con el personaje está sujeta a disponibilidad y condiciones climáticas. KPBS es un servicio público de San Diego State University Sponsored by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation