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A white-tailed deer emerges from the brush. The Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge has some of the richest biological diversity in North America--with 1,200 plants, 300 butterflies, and 700 vertebrates, of which 520 are birds.

Border Wall Threatens National Wildlife Refuge That's Been 40 Years In The Making

Construction of the Trump administration's border wall has been slowed by difficulties acquiring private land, so the government is prioritizing construction inside federal nature sanctuaries.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends the Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh last month. "We are returning to what we were before — a country of moderate Islam that is open to all religions and to the world," he said at the economic forum.

With Saudi Arrests, Crown Prince Shows He Can Force Change. But It's Not Democracy

The weekend's arrests don't mean Saudi Arabia is opening up to democracy. The rulers are unelected monarchs with a record of jailing critics and minorities. But the sweep of arrests marks a change.

Eric Carle and his most famous creation, during a 2009 appearance on the <em>Today</em> show.

A Very Happy 50th Birthday To 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'

Will author and artist Eric Carle's famously peckish creation be munching his way through some birthday cake? (Along with the salami, the pickle, the watermelon and the slice of Swiss cheese.)

The Casbah stage sits empty on April 28, 2020. The venue closed its doors due to the coronavirus pandemic and stay at home orders.

2020 Songs To Discover: A Year In Music In San Diego

A look back at KPBS' music coverage in 2020, plus playlists of new music and a glance back at how the pandemic shaped (and is still shaping) our local music scene.

Border Wall Threatens National Wildlife Refuge That's Been 40 Years In The Making

Construction of the Trump administration's border wall has been slowed by difficulties acquiring private land, so the government is prioritizing construction inside federal nature sanctuaries.

Emmanuel Macron (right) is flanked by his bodyguard, Alexandre Benalla (left) in Amiens, France. Benalla was filmed in May beating protesters during labor demonstrations.

French President's Bodyguard Faces Charges Of Assaulting Protesters

Video of Emmanuel Macron's top security aide beating demonstrators has sparked controversy. The incident occurred during May Day protests over reforms to France's labor laws.

U.K. Military Gun Salutes Honor Prince Philip A Day After His Death

The United Kingdom mourns the loss of Philip, who died Friday at the age of 99, with salutes in the capitals of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. A small funeral is set for April 17.

A Border Patrol vehicle drives by the border fence in Tecate, Calif., left, along the metal barrier that lines the border Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016.

Border Wall To Go Up In National Monument, Wildlife Refuge

The U.S. government plans on replacing barriers through 100 miles (161 kilometers) of the southern border in California and Arizona, including through a national monument and a wildlife refuge, according to documents and environmental advocates.

Jordan's Government Foils Plot To Destabilize The Country

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Jared Malsin of The Wall Street Journal about Jordanian officials arresting more than a dozen individuals — including high-profile members of the kingdom.

Mohammed bin Salman has risen from Saudi Arabia's deputy crown prince to the heir to the throne, according to a royal order backed by Saudi's Allegiance Council.

Saudi King Deposes Crown Prince And Names 31-Year-Old Son As New Heir

Saudi Arabia's new successor to the throne is 50 years younger than the current monarch. He's known for his social and economic views, as well as leading the Saudi military.

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