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Flowers and candles are placed at the scene of an attack on the square, in Kongsberg, Norway, Thursday. Norwegian authorities say the bow-and-arrow rampage by a man who killed five people in a small town appeared to be a terrorist act. Police identified the attacker as Espen Andersen Braathen, a 37-year-old Danish citizen, who was arrested Wednesday night.

Suspect in the Norway bow-and-arrow attacks faces court hearing

Espen Andersen Braathen, a 37-year-old Danish citizen, has confessed to the killings. Police have described the attack as an act of terror.

KPBS Event Delves Into Childcare Crisis

KPBS Investigative Reporter Claire Trageser is moderating a virtual panel on childcare challenges during the coronavirus pandemic Thursday night.

In this file photo, Elizabeth Holmes walks into federal court in San Jose, Calif.

Elizabeth Holmes verdict: Former Theranos CEO is found guilty on 4 counts

Holmes, who was once seen as one of the most promising leaders in Silicon Valley, could spend up to 20 years in prison for defrauding investors of the blood-testing company.

The University of Michigan has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit brought by students who sought to force changes in how the school protects the campus from sexual misconduct.

University of Michigan settles a lawsuit over protecting students from sexual abuse

The lawsuit was brought by students who sought to force changes in how the school protects the campus from sexual misconduct.

San Diego Nightlife Hotspots Are Also Outbreak Hotspots, Analysis Shows

A KPBS analysis of COVID-19 community outbreaks shows ZIP codes that include the Gaslamp Quarter and Pacific Beach have had the most outbreaks.

Wildfires Speed Up Environmental Groups Call For State To Combat Climate Change Faster, San Diego Zoo Rethinking Conservation Strategy And Weekend Arts Events

The devastating wildfires around the state are causing environmental groups to lobby for California to move up its timetable for carbon-free energy. Plus, San Diego Zoo officials are changing the way they think about what’s involved when they step in to help endangered species. And this weekend’s arts events around town have a mix of in-person and virtual experiences.

Is California's Carbon-Free Energy Plan Aggressive Enough?

Two years ago Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a plan to make all California's energy supply carbon-free by 2045. The devastating wildfires and intense heat of 2020 have caused environmental groups to lobby to move that date up 15 years.

Commuters wearing face masks to help curb the spread of COVID-19 during rush hour at the Shinagawa train station in Tokyo on Oct. 1. Case numbers have dropped significantly in Japan since summer. Researchers are trying to determine why. One theory is that the willingness to wear masks has made a difference; other theories are being investigated.

The riddle of Japan's dramatic drop in COVID numbers

The turnaround came in the wake of a fifth wave of infections that peaked in August. Japan is trying to figure out why its COVID-19 case numbers and fatalities have plummeted.

In this aerial photo released by the Chin Human Rights Organization, fires destroy numerous buildings in the town of Thantlang in Chin State in northwest Myanmar, on Dec. 4, 2021.

The Myanmar military is employing a familiar strategy of massacres and burnings

The massacres and scorched-earth tactics represent the latest escalation in the military's violence against both civilians and the growing opposition to the military's February coup.

Valley Fire At 17,565 Acres And 11% Contained, Firefighting Efforts Continue

In total, the fire has destroyed 20 "habitable structures" and 17 "minor structures" and resulted in two injuries, though it was not clear if the victims were firefighters or civilians.

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