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In "Left Behind America," FRONTLINE and ProPublica tell the intimate stories of one Rust Belt city's struggle to recover in the post-recession economy. The film reports on the economic and social forces shaping Dayton, Ohio, a once-booming city where nearly 35 percent now live in poverty. Support for "Left Behind America" is provided by WNET through the Chasing the Dream Initiative.

Airs Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV

Protesters demonstrate outside a Starbucks in Philadelphia on Sunday, several days after police arrested two black men who were waiting inside the Center City coffee shop. The chain has announced it will close for an afternoon on May 29 for companywide racial-bias training.

Starbucks Closing 8,000 Stores For An Afternoon, For Racial-Bias Education

Last week, two black men were arrested at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, where they were quietly waiting to meet someone. Starbucks has apologized and has now announced a training on May 29.

'The Provocative Colette' Celebrates The Power of Beauty

Cartoonist Annie Goetzinger's new biography of the French writer and provocateur Colette focuses on her most youthful, beautiful decades — set in a romanticized, cleaned-up version of Paris.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton gives a speech today on the economy after touring Futuramic Tool & Engineering, in Warren, Mich.

FACT CHECK: Clinton Lays Out Economic Plan In Contrast To Trump

Clinton argued that her plan would boost the middle class while Trump's plan "would give trillions in tax cuts to big corporations, millionaires, and Wall Street money managers."

Steve Ditko is perhaps best known for his role in creating Spider-Man for Marvel Comics.

Steve Ditko, Comic Book Artist Who Helped Create Spider-Man, Dies At Age 90

Ditko worked with both Marvel and DC Comics, helping to create iconic characters like Spider-Man and Dr. Strange.

The Ford Focus Active, a small crossover car currently sold in Europe, was slated to begin production in China for the U.S. market. Ford canceled those plans, citing tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.

Ford Says Despite Trump's Tweet, Focus Active Won't Be Produced In U.S.

The automaker canceled plans to produce a small car in China and sell it in the U.S., citing the cost of tariffs on imports from China. Trump had suggested the cars could be made in the U.S. instead.

Steve Ditko, Comic Book Artist Who Helped Create Spider-Man, Dies At Age 90

Ditko worked with both Marvel and DC Comics, helping to create iconic characters like Spider-Man and Dr. Strange.

A man watches a TV screen showing what the North Korean government calls the Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, in November.

North Korea Reportedly Building More ICBMs

Despite Pyongyang's pledge to denuclearize, The Washington Post reports that U.S. satellite imagery shows it is producing more ballistic missiles.

Flames from the West Fire burn brush near Alpine, CA, July 6, 2018.

Alpine Fire 30 Percent Contained Saturday Morning

As of 8:30 Saturday morning, the fire has destroyed 18 structures and damaged eight more.

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus at the state Capitol in April 2017. Straus opposes efforts by other powerful Republicans to pass a 'bathroom bill' that would affect transgender people.

Texas Republican Bucks His Party To Block 'Bathroom Bill'

In Texas, every statewide elected official is Republican and the GOP controls the legislature. But efforts to restrict bathroom access for transgender people show a party that's far from united.

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