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Bassem Khandaqji entered prison 21 years ago for plotting a deadly bombing in Israel. He left prison as an award-winning novelist.

Stream with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Encore Tuesday, Dec. 30 at 10:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Follow the impressive trajectory of the award-winning British performing legend, who rose from a child entertainer in musical revues to an Oscar-winning actress for her beloved performance in "Mary Poppins." With her crystalline voice and captivating presence, Andrews has delighted audiences in numerous roles on stage and screen.

Stream now with KPBS Passport on KPBS+ / Watch Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Monday, Dec. 8 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV. Go behind the scenes of the charming MASTERPIECE series and celebrate memorable Christmas moments from previous seasons, including Tristan’s heartfelt Christmas Dinner toast, the Christmas Eve birth of Suzy’s puppies and many more. The cast and creators also offer Christmas memories and holiday cheer to brighten the season.

Pope Leo XIV ended his first overseas papal trip with prayers at Beirut's devastated port and a Mass attended by 150,000 worshippers in a country desperate for signs of hope amid fear of renewed war.

The Finest team reflects on our season so far — the episodes that resonated most and what we're still thinking about months later. We also share our favorite things in San Diego right now, from soup dumplings to hidden trails. Plus, we call up one of our first guests to discuss a clip of our interview that went viral.

The allegations in the multibillion-dollar case sound familiar: A voting-tech company accuses Fox News of defamation for false claims it broadcast about rigged votes in the 2020 presidential election.

The Trump administration is suing California, asking the state to end its policies allowing students without legal status to access in-state tuition and financial aid. But the administration’s legal argument is weak, according to top legal experts.

The Oscar-winning costume designer has been enchanted by Oz and Munchkinland for most of his life. He created more than 1,000 looks for Wicked: For Good — including Elphaba's "sex cardigan."

The number of new international students enrolling in college in the U.S. is dropping. Their losses will be felt beyond classrooms, as foreign students in particular drive scientific research and advancement. As the state with the most international students, California will likely feel the biggest impact.

For the first time in three months, the White House is reopening for public tours, just in time for the holidays.