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The entrance to the Gonda building at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Airs Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018 at 9 p.m. & Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV + Thursday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2

Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke makes a point as Republican Sen. Ted Cruz listens Friday during a debate at McFarlin Auditorium at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. O'Rourke is looking to unseat Cruz in November in what polls suggest has become a surprisingly close race.

Surprisingly Close Texas Senate Race Sparks Testy Debate For Cruz, O'Rourke

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and challenger Beto O'Rourke sparred on immigration, health care, gun control and national anthem protests. The race could tilt the balance of power in the Senate in November.

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, whose department oversees the Census Bureau, approved adding a question about U.S. citizenship status to the 2020 census.

Judge Orders Commerce Secretary To Testify About Census Citizenship Question

A federal judge in New York has ordered Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to face questioning under oath over his decision to add a controversial citizenship question to the 2020 census.

U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke speaks during a campaign rally in Plano, Texas, on September 15, 2018. O'Rourke is the Democratic challenger for the Senate seat currently held by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX).

The Biggest Hurdle For Beto O'Rourke In Texas Is Turning Out Latino Voters

To win, Beto O'Rourke needs to change the Texas electorate. But voter registration data suggests Democrats aren't registering enough voters to offset Republicans' structural advantages in the state.

Dalya Zeno and her mother Rudayna Aksh hugging.

POV: Dalya's Other Country / 4.1 Miles

Airs Monday, June 26, 2017 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

A statue of the Emmy Award at the 2017 Emmy Awards Governors Ball press preview.

2018 Emmys Winners: The Complete List

Game of Thrones, Saturday Night Live, and Westworld led the Primetime Emmy nominations back in July, but it was The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel that took home the most awards.

Large fishing boats use voluminous trawl nets, longlines miles in length, and other industrial gear to catch fish on the high seas, which can destroy habitats and kill other sea life.

Could A Ban On Fishing In International Waters Become A Reality?

As the United Nations meets to discuss high-seas biodiversity, scientists and activists say that while a fishing ban could profoundly help protect sea life, it may also be impossible to enforce.

The 14th Dalai Lama speaks at UC San Diego, June 16, 2017.

Dalai Lama In San Diego: Modern Education Needs To Focus On Compassion

The Dalai Lama spoke Friday to a crowd of about 25,000 at the University of California, San Diego.

Defensive end Efe Obada has made the cut onto the Carolina Panthers' roster.

Abandoned On The Street As A Child, Player Makes NFL Final Roster

"I've lost a lot to get here. I've had to sacrifice a lot. I've been through a lot," says Nigerian-born Efe Obada, who made the cut with the Carolina Panthers. "All the suffering paid off."

Voter turnout in primaries and special elections has dramatically increased this year compared to past midterm elections. Turnout for Democrats has climbed 78 percent, while Republicans have seen a 23 percent uptick.

Democrats' 2018 Primary Turnout Mirrors Previous Wave Elections

In the majority of states that have already held primaries, results showed massive increases in Democratic turnout as opposed to often a minimal uptick — or even noticeable dip — among GOP voters.

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