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"I am keeping this carefully for our only son, who may never get to know his father's love anytime soon." —Sudarshini, whose husband disappeared in 2006

In War's Aftermath, Tamils Are Haunted By Hope For Relatives' Return

Photographer Amrita Chandradas' project focused on the family members of Sri Lankan Tamils who have gone missing, examining the unanswered questions of a country's conflict.

Leah Esguerra (right), who is credited with being the first social worker installed directly at a public library, strolls through the fifth floor of the San Francisco Public Library's main branch, joined by the library's health and safety associates (from left to right) Sidney Grindstaff, Jennifer Keys and Cary Latham.

Your Local Library May Have A New Offering In Stock: A Resident Social Worker

Libraries have never been just about books; they're also crucial hubs of community support. Some are even expanding that role, and supporting their librarians, by bringing in trained social workers.

Tony Evers, Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin, faced a primary opponent who was further left and does not take up all the far-reaching policy positions of Bernie Sanders. But he has embraced the progressive banner, and Sanders has his back in a campaign to unseat GOP Gov. Scott Walker.

As More Democrats Embrace 'Progressive' Label, It May Not Mean What It Used To

More Democratic candidates who call themselves progressive entered the ring in 2018 than in the past several campaigns, but they're not all running on the full Bernie Sanders agenda.

Best Songs Of 2019 (So Far)

There's no one sound to a year, but public radio writers across the country do set their ears to the most essential music. We asked them: What is your favorite song of 2019 so far?

Some of the "milks" on offer by Elmhurst Milked, which operated as a traditional dairy in New York for nearly 100 years. These days, Elmhurst has replaced cows with nuts, oats and rice.

A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk

American aren't drinking as much milk. One long-established dairy is spurring business by replacing cows with nuts and grains, and using new technology to make alternative "milk" sources.

Roundtable: Issa Bows Out, DACA Dealmaking, State Of The City

Rep. Darrell Issa announces he will not seek re-election to congress, a busy week for immigration includes negotiations with President Donald Trump to protect so-called "dreamers" and Mayor Kevin Faulconer delivers San Diego's State of the City address.

A San Diego Metropolitan Transit System bus is seen in this undated photo.

SANDAG Will Delay Transportation Plan Update To Meet Climate Targets

Board members of the San Diego Association of Governments have agreed to delay an update to its regional transportation plan. The new timeline is intended to help SANDAG meet ambitious state goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle travel.

Park Ranger Alex Martinez passes maps out and directs visitors at the Hwy 140 gate as Yosemite National Park reopens after a three week closure from smoke and fires that led to most tourists canceling their trips Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018 in Yosemite, Calif.

Yosemite Reopens To Visitors With Smoky Air, Limited Lodging

Hikers and nature lovers returned to Yosemite National Park's scenic valley Tuesday after a rare 20-day closure because of smoke from wildfires. Some said they didn't mind the hazy air that obscured scenic vistas; others came prepared with eye drops and face masks.

"Help Wanted/No Irish Need Apply" sign photographed in 1998 at O'Riley Hibernian Pub in Lawrence, Mass.

With Latest Nativist Rhetoric, Trump Takes America Back To Where It Came From

By repeating that these immigrants are "not you" the president defined them as "the other" in stark terms. The battle lines could not be clearer, and the battle is nearly as old as America itself.

Prominent Journalist And Duterte Critic Maria Ressa Arrested In Philippines

Ressa, who runs Rappler, is being charged with cyber libel. Police arrested her Wednesday at the news website's headquarters in Manila.

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