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Super hero wings return to Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial to support the Run For The Wall 35th Anniversary and the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War. RFTW is an annual motorcycle ride from California to Washington D.C. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to honor veterans and call for an accounting of Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing In Action (MIA). The inaugural RFTW took place in San Diego, Calif., May 1989, led by U.S. Marine Corps veteran, James “Gunny” Gregory to bring awareness of the POW/MIA dilemma. Today, the RFTW is the largest and longest organized motorcycle ride of its kind in the world. The Honor Wings will be displayed at Mt. Soledad as they did for Honor Ride 2021- The impressive super hero steel wings are comprised of dog tag "feathers" that represent the MIA from the Vietnam War (1573 at present). Each dog tag is embossed with the name of the MIA veteran, branch of service, location last seen and date of disappearance-similar to the POW/MIA memorial bracelets concerned citizens wore during the Vietnam War in hopes of their return. The POW/MIA Wings is an art piece based on the wings that belong to the super heroine character LT Williams in the story "Purple Foxes United." The historical fiction story was inspired by the Son Tay raid, the most daring mission executed to save Prisoners of War. Many of the characters are based on legends of carrier aviation and Honor Flight San Diego alumni veterans. Local WWII child Prisoner of War, Tom Crosby (91) will convey his support and share his POW experience, then ride in a motorcycle escort to Ontario, Calif. to meet the main group of riders for the official RFTW cross-country kick-off. Tom and his family of five were held captive for 37 months shortly after the Japanese entered Manilla. “I’m so honored to participate in this event in support of the Run For The Wall as it is a tremendous undertaking the riders commit to each year to ensure the Prisoners of War and Missing In Action are never forgotten. May God be with them,” stated Tom Crosby.

Hiller spent years scraping by in Hollywood by taking on various small roles. Then he landed the role of Joel on Somebody Somewhere and everything changed. His new memoir is Actress of a Certain Age.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS app. Hosted by Dr. Jon Hallberg and Dr. Tseganesh Selameab, the film connects the arts and healthcare through the power of storytelling. Physicians share their experiences with race, racism, disparities in health care and representation, and anti-racist efforts in the medical community.

Just published this week: A portrait of the lucrative drug-treatment industry; a memoir of a female firefighter; debut fiction from an Emmy-winning TV writer; and a brand new Karin Slaughter thriller.

Rates of the world's deadliest cancer appear to be low in sub-Saharan Africa. But that statistic is masking the scope of the disease, doctors say.

Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb says Metropolitan Police Department officers must follow local policies that govern their policing, even as Trump vows to crack down on crime.

Fans who pre-ordered new albums by Lil Wayne and The Weeknd on vinyl got a rude awakening: More than half the songs that appeared on the streaming version were missing on the LP.

Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was unlikely to be included in talks he described as a "feel-out meeting" to better understand Russia's demands for ending its war in Ukraine.

The Trump administration has pressured China to have the Hong Kong-based operator of ports at either end of the canal sell those interests to a U.S. consortium.

Sazón Live 2025! A cultural convergence dance, music and multimedia arts showcase. Presented by Mexican folkloric dance ensemble Sazonadas. Adventure the human journey through Yucatan, Veracruz, Tamaulipas, Sinaloa, Jalisco and beyond! Featuring the vibrant zapateado rebelde of Mujeres en Resistencia and the authenticity of Elenco de Danzas Peruanas. Join us at the Centro Cultural de la Raza for an unforgettable in-person live on-stage show. Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and rhythms that will transport through the diversity of Latin cultures. A celebration for everyone. This unique experience will inspire your heart and move your feet. Bring your family, rally your squad, get your tickets today! Showcase runtime (including intermission): 90 minutes Sazonadas on Instagram