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To foster equity and community, people gather several times a year to sing together in Portland, Oregon. The woman behind this effort has twice been nominated for a Grammy in music education.

After NPR reported on a Department of Homeland Security tool to check the citizenship of registered voters, three U.S. senators are expressing concern about accuracy, transparency and privacy.

It marks even more turmoil in an already rocky democratic transition process for Haiti, which hasn't held democratic elections in years in a large part due to the soaring levels of gang violence.

Trump senior adviser Kari Lake is regrouping after U.S. judges blocked her from taking further actions against the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Susan G. Komen San Diego will host its inaugural Impact Luncheon on March 21, 2025, at Mister A's in Bankers Hill. Hosted by celebrity chef Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien and his wife Kelly, a breast cancer survivor, the event will raise awareness and provide resources for individuals affected by breast cancer. The luncheon will feature the Impact Awards, honoring exceptional contributions to the breast cancer community in categories such as Corporate Partner, Local Innovator, and Visionary Leader. This event highlights Susan G. Komen's dedication to advancing breast cancer research and ensuring equitable access to care. By bringing together survivors, advocates, and thought leaders, the Impact Luncheon will spotlight Komen’s impact, including its Patient Navigation Program, which supports individuals in overcoming barriers to treatment and care. With over 43 years of dedication to the cause, Susan G. Komen has funded life-saving research and provided vital services to individuals facing breast cancer. Since 2020, Komen has served thousands through its Patient Navigation Program, which provides essential support to those facing barriers to treatment and care. This program has been instrumental in reducing diagnosis and treatment delays, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening communication between patients and their healthcare teams. Tickets for the Impact Luncheon are now available online for $150 per person. For more information on the event, to submit nominations for the Impact Awards, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.komen.org/sdimpactluncheon. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/

Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV Stream now with the PBS app. In the 1950s and '60s, the U.S. government conducted a series of nuclear tests in the Nevada desert. The resulting fallout would kick off a decades-long debate over cancer rates, the costs of patriotism, and the responsibility of a nation to protect its citizens. The film chronicles the history of the testing program, and shares the stories of Utahans who lived downwind from the Nevada site.

California’s small businesses create the bulk of jobs in the state. Trump’s funding freeze, anti-DEI push and more could jeopardize that.

Harrison Ruffin Tyler was just three generations from the White House, since his father and grandfather both fathered children in their 70s. The chemical engineer helped preserve his family's legacy.

Officials are seeking public input on a draft Regional Transportation Plan that maps out infrastructure investments over the next 25 years.

ICE says it is investigating the cause of death of 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise in a Florida detention center on Friday. A local congresswoman says Blaise had complained of chest pains "for hours."