Search results for

The pool is being resurfaced in a shade more akin to that of a swimming pool. It's one of many physical changes Trump is planning for the nation's capital.

When he was 6 years old, Tom Sinclair wandered away from his family's campsite on Lake Superior and got lost. At dawn, he heard a voice that has shaped his life ever since.

The law aims to prevent officers fired by one department for bad behavior from later finding a job in another. So far, 20 officers from local departments have been decertified for offenses ranging from sexual misconduct to domestic violence to dishonesty.

In January, Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months for accepting gifts from the Unification Church, which sought political favors.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.

Scientists analyzed the urine of wild chimpanzees who'd feasted on fallen fruit to see how much alcohol they consumed from the fermented sugars.

The Arab oil producer has long expressed frustration with the quotas it has to follow as part of OPEC, the cartel of major state-owned oil producers.

Premieres Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Learn about Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize-winning author of "Night." Over the course of his life, Wiesel fought the “sin of indifference” through his writing, teaching, speaking truth to power and championing for human rights.

Soulful Screenwriting helps you explore the soul of a screenplay, and yourself as a writer. This is an empowering interactive workshop, where we explore key dramatic narrative storytelling principles, as well as common pitfalls to avoid to make your screenplay or dramatic story more effective. Soulful Screenwriting is not just for screenwriters. Much of what we discuss applies to other forms of dramatic narrative, such as a play or modern novel. Bring a notebook! The series includes in-class writing exercises culled from several of the Now Write! books to help you get out of your own way, get creative juices flowing, and benefit your stories – whether a rewrite or starting from scratch. Each Soulful Screenwriting meeting begins with a brief guided meditation to get present. SCHEDULE Every Tuesday evening for nine meetings, March 24 through May 19 6:30-7:30pm PDT I 8:30-9:30pm CDT I 9:30-10:30pm EDT Or just try the first one – Big Picture: What is a Dramatic Narrative Story TOPICS Key storytelling ingredients we'll explore in the series: • What is a Dramatic Narrative Story • Conflict • Stakes & Dilemmas • Character Development • Thematics • “Happy” Endings (and three other types) • Scenes, Dialogue & Nonverbal Communication • Genres (sprinkled throughout) WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT SOULFUL SCREENWRITING "Your exercises have proven very helpful! It's a good reminder to me, to keep taking workshops because there will always be new ways of looking at things. Thanks so much for a beneficial and thought-provoking workshop." - Lise Pyles, award-winning screenwriter and co-founder of San Antonio Screenwriters' Guild (two-time attendee) “I enjoyed the workshops; they helped me figure out some basic plot points for my next screenplay.”- Patty Sandoval Sralla, screenwriter, top 10 percent in many notable screenwriting contests, co-founder San Antonio Screenwriters’ Guild, rock singer “Had a blast! Very valuable information.“ - James Beene, Writer, Entrepreneur (two-time attendee) “I really enjoyed your class - and it also helped me from an actor's perspective, because as you know, we always have to dig around for our characters' motivation.”- Kate McIntyre, actress, writer, webseries producer INSTRUCTOR: LAURIE LAMSON A produced and published American writer dedicated to original storytelling, creative practice, and positive impact - with art, heart & soul. With a film/video production background, Laurie's specialty is scriptwriting. She has written 122 produced film, video and audio scripts for education, marketing and entertainment, including a multi-award winning feature film. She has also directed internationally well-received short films and videos, including a metaphysical romance with thirteen honors. Laurie was editor or co-editor of three books in the popular Now Write! creative writing series recently published a similar compilation for actors: Now Act! Insight, Advice, and Preparation Processes from Actors, Coaches, and Casting Directors.

Women charged with a crime in Senegal are at the mercy of a slow judicial process and prisons that may lack basic supplies. They also face stigma that robs them of familial and community support.