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Pope Francis, who delivered a blessing earlier this month at St. Peter's Square, has appointed a woman to a senior diplomatic position.

In Rare Move, Pope Francis Appoints A Woman To A Senior Vatican Position

Francesca Di Giovanni is the first woman to have a managerial role in the Secretariat of State, one of the most important departments in the Vatican. She has been working there for 27 years.

Farmers Anil Geela, left, and Pilli Tirupati do their version of the Kiki Challenge, dancing to Drake's song "In My Feelings." In the mud. With oxen.

Whatever Happened To ... The Farmers Who Danced In The Mud For The 'Kiki Challenge'?

Last summer, they danced to Drake's "In My Feelings" in a rice paddy and racked up a million page views. Here's what the farmers — and the vlogger behind it — have been up to since then.

An image of documents obtained by NBC 7 of journalists, activists and attorneys who are reportedly part of a U.S. Government database.

Report: Government Kept Tabs On Journalists, 'Instigators'

The U.S. government kept a database on journalists, activists, organizers and "instigators" during an investigation into last year's migrant caravan from Mexico, infuriating civil liberties and media groups.

A$AP Rocky performs in Paris last month. He has been detained in Sweden since early July.

Rapper A$AP Rocky Charged With Assault In Sweden

The high-profile incident, which the musician and record producer insists is a case of self-defense, has seen celebrities and even President Trump rally to his cause.

Jussie Smollett arrives at a Chicago courthouse for a hearing in March.

Chicago Police Roll Out Hundreds Of Pages Of Records In Jussie Smollett Case

The document dump Thursday offers a detailed view of the case that investigators had crafted against the Empire actor, only to see prosecutors to drop those charges in a move that frustrated police.

The cast of A PLACE TO CALL HOME. The series explores the ties that hold families together and the betrayals that can tear them apart.

A PLACE TO CALL HOME: Season 5 (Season Finale This Week!)

Airs Sundays, Sept. 15 - Nov. 17, 2019 at 7 p.m. & Nov. 24 from 7-9 p.m. on KPBS TV

Janet Mock, author and activist, featured in FINDING YOUR ROOTS WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., Season 4, premiering Fall 2017.

FINDING YOUR ROOTS: The Vanguard

Stream now or tune in Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV + Friday, March 19 at 7 p.m. on KPBS 2

Police shoot pepper spray as they try to detain protesters inside a train at Prince Edward station in Hong Kong Saturday.

In Defiance Of Ban, Hong Kong Protesters Return To Streets And Clash With Police

Protesters clashed with police throughout the night in one of the most dramatic and violent days of unrest since protests began.

Video still from Agite y Sirva dance film festival's "But First," dir. Erin Brown Thomas, USA, 2019.

Film And Dance Meet At The Border

The Agite y Sirva Dance Film Festival is hosted by San Ysidro's FRONT Gallery

The Food And Drug Administration reviews new drugs for approval much faster than it used to, but changes in the agency's standards have drawn questions.

FDA Approves Drugs Faster Than Ever But Relies On Weaker Evidence, Researchers Find

Changes in the way the Food and Drug Administration reviews new medicines means that there are more cures and treatments on the market. But there's also less proof the drugs are safe and effective.

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