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Kenny Baker, who portrayed the R2-D2 in the first Star Wars movie, signs autographs in 2007, at a Star Wars event marking the anniversary of the release of the first film in the Star Wars saga.

'Star Wars' Actor Kenny Baker, Who Played R2-D2, Has Died

Best known for playing R2-D2 in six Star Wars films, a role where he was unseen, the actor was found Saturday morning by his nephew.

Nurse Patsy Mount (Emerald Fennell), Nurse Barbara Gilbert (Charlotte Ritchie) and Nurse Trixie Franklin (Helen George) celebrate the holidays.

Call The Midwife Holiday Special 2015

Airs Friday, Dec. 25, 2015 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV

In New Jersey, A Beef Over Pork Roll Sparks Rival Festivals

What is pork roll? As one fan puts it, "It's like Spam meets bacon." And this Saturday, Trenton, N.J., will host not one, but two competing festivals devoted to this Garden State meat delicacy.

South Carolina forward A'ja Wilson (22) and her teammates celebrate their win over Mississippi State in the final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament on Sunday.

South Carolina Takes Its First Women's NCAA Basketball Title

The lady Gamecocks earned their first national title with a 67-55 win over Mississippi State. It's also a first for former player, Coach Dawn Staley, who had made several Final Fours in her prime.

Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos and Lin-Manuel Miranda in "Hamilton."

Hamilton's America (on KPBS 2)

Airs Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2

U.S. Men's National Team holds its official stadium training at Estadio Das Dunas in Natal, June 15, 2014.

World Cup Viewing Party At Petco Park Canceled

A viewing party for the United States' opening match in the World Cup at Petco Park has been canceled following the death of former San Diego Padres and Hall of Fame player Tony Gwynn.

Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) and Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen) on Game Of Thrones.

Do Critics of Violence and Sex In HBO's 'Game Of Thrones' Miss The Point?

As HBO's Game of Thrones airs its fifth season finale Sunday, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans asks if some critics of the show's violence and sexuality should reconsider past criticisms.

Dad Catches Rockies' Home Run With One Hand; Baby Is Safe

A San Francisco Giants fan snatched the homer on Father's Day while holding his 1-year-old son. One day earlier, another Giants fan caught a foul ball while also holding a child.

U.S. supporters ride a train to the stadium ahead of the game.

In The Stands At World Cup, It Was The U.S. That Beat Germany

In the David and Goliath match, American fans dominated the cheering section.

Those tipping their caps to Derek Jeter include former Yankees manager Joe Torre and his former teammates Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada, and Tino Martinez, in a new ad by Nike.

Tipping The Cap To Derek Jeter, An All Star's All Star

A stirring tribute ad shows celebrities, fans and rivals giving a nod to the New York Yankees shortstop, who's retiring at the end of this season.

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