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Photos: These bold women stand up for justice, rights ... and freedom

To mark International Women's Day, we feature portraits and profiles of determined women around the world.

Voters leave their polling station in Kansas City after voting in the Missouri primary election on Aug. 2, 2022. In 2026, Missouri is one state considering tougher thresholds for enacting state constitutional amendments.

Some states will ask voters to make it harder to pass constitutional amendments

Several states have ballot measures this year that could raise the thresholds needed to pass state constitutional amendments. Many advocates are critical of such limits on direct democracy.

Representative Mike Lawler leaves a House Republican Conference meeting at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on February 3.

Rep. Mike Lawler says housing bill is 'latest example' of working with both parties

Rep. Mike Lawler says a bipartisan housing bill passed because both parties recognize a nationwide shortage is driving high costs.

A scene from "The Tallest Dwarf" film by Julie Forrest Wyman

INDEPENDENT LENS: The Tallest Dwarf

Premieres Monday, April 6, 2026 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Through family archives and the voices of little people, this film explores dwarfism and belonging. Filmmaker Julie Wyman highlights personal stories, creative collaborations, and medical debates that challenge ideas of normalcy.

When he wasn't eking out a living with part-time work, 25-year-old Emrah Bayraktar would take out his phone and edit long interviews of influencers into snippets and post them. "And then one random night, I saw a notification saying that I earned $12," said Bayraktar. "Then two weeks later, I made two-and-a-half thousand dollars, and I thought, 'Maybe I could just quit my jobs and go all-in on this.'"

The clipping economy: How short-form video 'clippers' are overrunning the internet

Short-form clips of long interviews and shows are taking over the internet. But behind the sea of social media clips are marketplaces offering freelance clippers money per view.

People are taking allergy and heartburn pills for PMS. Could it work?

Can the mix really help with premenstrual woes? Theoretically, the link between histamine and hormones could explain why the trendy DIY treatment seems to help some women.

Harold "Hal" Brown at a C.O.R.E. protest in San Diego, Ca, 1964.

Civil rights leader Harold Brown died this month. His legacy lives on in San Diego

Brown, known to many as “Hal,” spent most of his 92 years fighting for the freedoms and empowerment of Black people.

'Cross Currents' Group Art Show Opening Reception

Join us for the opening reception of “Cross Currents,” a contemporary group exhibition bringing together artists from across the globe. Curated by Thumbprint Gallery and presented in Distinction Gallery’s main exhibition space, the show features painting, drawing, and mixed media. Many participating artists will be in attendance for the opening. Thumbprint Gallery has supported artists since 2009, and Distinction Gallery— rooted on Grand Avenue in Escondido for over 20 years—continues its commitment to bringing exceptional art to the community. The opening reception will feature live music, with drinks available for purchase from LastSpot (21+). This event is free and open to all ages. “Cross Currents” opens March 14, from 6–10 p.m. Distinction Gallery, 317 East Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025. Featured Artists: A.H. Romero, Alex Ayala, Andrew Jones, Brady Willmott, Brandon Hurley, Bree Manahan, Briana Hertzog, CJ Troxell, Candace McKay, Chad Berwald, Cleng Sumagaysay, Daniel Hicks, Elvin Armando, Evgola, Jenna Refuerzo, Jessica Yambao, John Sauer, Kate Kennedy, Lourans Mikhail, Matthew Steidley, Megan Tsai, Micah Mariah, Nonie Cruzado, Olivia Obrecht, Richard Salcido, Spenser Little, Tom Haubrick, Travis White. Image is by John Sauer “The Odyssey” Distinction Gallery on Facebook / Instagram

People cool off at the fountain in Millennium Park in Chicago as temperatures topped 90 degrees on Monday. Forecasts predict extreme heat this week across the Midwest and East Coast.

It's going to be a hot July Fourth for much of the country

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and watches for much of the Midwest and East heading into the holiday weekend. In many places, the temperatures could shatter records.

Rosa, segunda de la derecha, que pidió no revelar su apellido, una inmigrante indocumentada que recibía asistencia pero dejó de recibirla por temor a la deportación, con su hijo Edgar, a la extrema derecha y su nieto Logan, en su hogar en Nueva York, el 17 de mayo del 2017. (AP foto/Bebeto Matthews)

EEUU revive norma que podría negar tarjetas de residencia a inmigrantes que usan beneficios públicos

El gobierno del presidente Donald Trump reactivará una norma que podría negar la tarjeta de residencia permanente (green card) a inmigrantes que hacen uso de beneficios públicos, entre ellos cupones de alimentos, Medicaid y vales de vivienda, entre otros.

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