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Members of the all-Black aviation squadron known as the Tuskegee Airmen line up Jan. 23, 1942.

'Half American' explores how Black WWII servicemen were treated better abroad

Though more than one million Black Americans contributed to the war effort, historian Matthew Delmont says a military uniform offered no protection from racism.

Dueling signs dot Virginia's Arlington County as residents debate the zoning reform proposal. This photo first appeared in DCist. Click <a href="https://wamu.org/story/23/01/20/arlington-missing-middle-housing/">here</a> to read that story.

The U.S. needs more affordable housing — where to put it is a bigger battle

American suburbs mandated single-family homes generations ago, often to segregate areas by race and class. New laws allow more-affordable options like townhomes but construction so far has been slow.

Sea turtle activities are conducted under Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Marine Turtle Permits. Turtle images were acquired while conducting authorized research.

Florida heat births more female turtles than males. It may lead to population decline

Warmer temperatures produce more female sea turtles and cooler weather produces more males. Hotter summers means more females are being born. Scientists are concerned it could create gender imbalance.

Chinese President Jiang Zemin sings a selection from "Beijing Opera" on the last day of an eight-day visit to the U.S. on Nov. 2, 1997, in Los Angeles.

China's ex-leader Jiang Zemin, an influential reformer, has died at 96

Jiang Zemin rose to power in the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square protests and leaves a legacy of economic reforms — but also tight political control.

A house burns after a Russian attack in Kherson, Ukraine, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022.

The war in Ukraine is set to slow this winter, according to U.S. intelligence

The head of U.S. intelligence says fighting in Russia's war in Ukraine is running at a "reduced tempo" and suggests Ukrainian forces could have brighter prospects in coming months.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and National Counterterrorism Center Director Christine Abizaid were also there to discuss threats to the U.S.

The FBI alleges TikTok poses national security concerns

The FBI is concerned that the Chinese government could use TikTok to influence American users or control their devices. The company is working with the U.S. government towards a security agreement.

President Joe Biden and Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the Oval Office of the White House.

Biden and Brazil's Lula find common ground against violent extremism

It was just over a month ago that hundreds of extremist supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, stormed the capital and ransacked the Congress, Supreme Court and the presidential offices.

Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks at the America First Policy Institute Agenda Summit in Washington, D.C., on July 26.

Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders elected as the first woman governor of Arkansas

Arkansas voters have chosen former White House Press and Republican Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders as their next governor.

Tom Karlo, KPBS General Manager Emeritus

KPBS Announces Hall of Fame Honoree for 2022

Following a 47-year-long career that began in 1973, former KPBS General Manager Tom Karlo is named as this year’s sole Hall of Fame honoree.

Sanna Marin, prime minister of Finland, left, and New Zealand Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern pose at Government House in Auckland, New Zealand. Marin is in New Zealand for a three-day visit, which sparked international interest after a reporters asked questions about the leaders' ages and gender.

Jacinda Ardern and Sanna Marin shut down a reporter's sexist question about their ages

Asked whether she met with her Finnish counterpart "just because" of their similarities in age and gender, New Zealand's leader questioned whether reporters would ask the same of her male predecessor.

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