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The People's Defense Court in the Rojava district of northeast Syria. Judges here have been holding trials of thousands of ISIS fighters. The Kurdish-led region broke from Syrian government control in 2012 and has developed its own justice system that it says adheres to Western standards of human rights.

'Revenge Is For The Weak': Kurdish Courts In Northeastern Syria Take On ISIS Cases

Kurdish Syrian authorities have tried 7,000 ISIS suspects in a justice system that bans torture and the death penalty. Some of the judges are women, which comes as a shock to ISIS fighters on trial.

Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn attends an event in Bangkok on May 13, 2015. He is expected to succeed his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died Thursday at age 89. But the crown prince, who is in his mid-60s, has never achieved the popularity of his father.

The King's Death Points To Thailand's Paradox

Peaceful. Prosperous. The land of smiles. That's the image Thailand presents to the world. Yet it's also run by generals and has just lost its beloved king, who was a stabilizing force.

Mohammed bin Salman, now Saudi Arabia's crown prince, meets with President Trump in the Oval Office on March 14. Crown Prince Mohammed is seen as the driving force behind the kingdom's aggressive campaign to counter Iran throughout the Middle East.

Saudi's Young Crown Prince Takes The Kingdom On A Wild Ride

Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman is revolutionizing the way the kingdom does business at home. He's also shaking up the entire region as he confronts Iran on multiple fronts.

Amy Adams plays Camille Preaker in the HBO adaptation of Gillian Flynn's mystery novel <em>Sharp Objects. </em>

Gillian Flynn's 'Sharp Objects' Is A Whodunit ... And A Who Is She?

Amy Adams stars as Camille Preaker in the HBO adaptation of the mystery novel. Flynn helped adapt the book for the screen, and says the story is a murder mystery wrapped around a character study.

Without predictable access to housing or food, the students at Positive Tomorrows live in a constant state of stress. The teachers and administration work on techniques for managing anxiety and other emotions. Here, students in Shelly Fryer's class take time for play.

A School That Provides The One Constant In Homeless Children's Lives

Positive Tomorrows in Oklahoma City addresses education and other basic needs for homeless students and their families.

Elaborately decorated skulls are crafted from pure sugar and given to friends as gifts. The colorful designs represent the vitality of life and individual personality.

Decoding The Food And Drink On A Day Of The Dead Altar

The Mexican tradition celebrates the dead and welcomes their return to the land of the living once a year. Enticing them to make the trip is where the food, drink and musical offerings come in.

The author's mother, Jenna Cho, holding a pot of <em>samgyetang</em> in her home in Mercer Island, Wash.

Korean Culinary Cures: From Tummy Aches To Hangovers, Here's How Moms Cook Up Relief

Cooking to soothe sick children is a ritual for moms around the world. In Korea, some foods are widely believed to help treat ailments and boost health. Here's a look at some popular healing dishes.

A bumblebee on rosemary blooms on a residential property in Langley, Wash.

Report: More Pollinator Species In Jeopardy, Threatening World Food Supply

About 40 percent of invertebrate pollinator species such as bees and butterflies are facing extinction, according to the global assessment.

Lord David Murray, Duke of Atholl and the Marquess of Tullibardine at the Highland Games on their estate Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland.

The Last Dukes

Airs Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

Sparkle Unicorns And Fart Ninjas: What Parents Can Do About Gendered Toys

Toys are more pink and blue than ever before, experts say. But before you ban the sparkle unicorns and foam-dart blasters, consider other ways to help kids expand their play possibilities.

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