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Protesters wave Israeli flags outside parliament in Jerusalem on Monday, part of a massive show of anger over the hard-right government's push to overhaul the justice system.

Here's why Netanyahu's court overhaul, now on hold, brought Israel to the brink

The right-wing government's push to get more control of the judiciary system thrust Israel into a crisis. The pushback led Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to delay his plan for at least a month.

Teachers across the U.S. are battling challenges on multiple fronts, and it's driving many to leave.

America's kids are going back to school. Not all of their teachers will join them

It's a new school year and Jake Miller is not setting up his classroom in Pennsylvania. He's not getting to know a new group of eighth-graders. After 15 years of teaching, he quit.

6LACK joined Morning Edition to talk about his newest album, <em>Since I Have a Lover.</em>

6LACK is in a happier place. He wants to show his fans how to get there too

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Grammy-nominated artist 6LACK about his newest album: Since I Have a Lover.

Musician Pras Michel in a 2015 portrait taken in Los Angeles.

Pras Michel stands trial in Washington, D.C., for conspiracy and other charges

Hip-hop musician Pras Michel of Fugees faces criminal trial in Washington, D.C., for allegedly conspiring to violate election law and influence American policymakers on behalf of China.

Magnus Ek, 53, a retired Swedish lieutenant, is teaching a group of Ukrainian conscripts how to fire an AK-47 in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region. Ek, who spent a decade as an instructor in Sweden, is among a group of foreign military volunteers who have gone to help Ukrainians defend their country from Russia's invasion.

Foreign volunteers race to train new Ukrainian troops to be sent to the front

Former service members and combat medics from other countries are in Ukraine to train civilians. They typically have just days with new conscripts before they are sent to the front.

Paint & Vino - 'Sunset Sail'

Join us for a fun outdoor painting class as we paint “Sunset Sail” while you sip your favorite adult beverage. You will be guided step-by-step through the entire painting process by fun and entertaining artist & instructor Darrin Fuller. Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to park, sign in and order your first drink and tasty food snack from the hotel restaurant or bar. The event will begin promptly at 5:30 so be ready to have fun! All ages welcome! Social distancing and safety concerns will be observed as Painting & Vino staff will follow current CDC guidelines throughout the event. You’re sure to enjoy a fun & creative evening as you produce your very own masterpiece! All materials and supplies are provided. No experience is necessary. For more information, please visit here! Socials: Facebook Twitter Instagram

Sammy Hagar to Host Happy Hour at Beach House

Rock legend Sammy Hagar will mingle and meet fans at Beach House in Mission Beach to celebrate the Southern California release of his top-shelf sparkling rum cocktails, Sammy’s Beach Bar Cocktail Co. Hagar, whose Beach Bar Cocktails champion his mission to keep the beaches and ocean clean, will present Surfrider Foundation with a donation. During the Happy Hour event, Beach House will offer discounts on Beach Bar Cocktail cans and buckets, plus complimentary merchandise and giveaways will be available while supplies last. Fans are encouraged to come down to meet Hagar and also watch the unveiling of a custom sand sculpture by renowned sand sculpture artist, Greg LeBon. Follow Sammy Hagar on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram!

Marin Alsop and São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra rehearsal

GREAT PERFORMANCES: The Conductor

Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport! Follow Marin Alsop's journey to become the first female music director of a major symphony despite repeated rejection by the classical music industry. Features footage with her mentor Leonard Bernstein set to a soundtrack of her performances.

"No one understands it," says Sylvia Cunningham of how she and her husband, Brandon, holding Braxton, 2, got three of their children returned from foster care, including daughter Jordan, 17 (at left), but a court allowed one son to be placed for adoption because the Cunninghams had failed to pay part of the bill for foster care.

In some states, an unpaid foster care bill could mean parents lose their kids forever

Some states allow children to be removed from their parents if they fail to pay the cost of foster care. But that can be hundreds of dollars a month, and it's often the poorest families who must pay.

San Diego State forward Aguek Arop (33) celebrates victory against Creighton in the second half of a Elite 8 college basketball game in the South Regional of the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Louisville, Ky. San Diego State won 57-56.

SDSU Aztecs advance to the Final Four after defeating Creighton

The San Diego State Aztecs defeated Creighton Bluejays, 57-56, in the NCAA men's basketball tournament to earn the Aztecs their first trip to the Final Four.

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