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For certain species, a market preference for plate-sized whole fillets is driving fishermen to target smaller fish, like these juvenile Malabar snappers. That means some wild fish aren't getting the chance to reproduce before they're caught.

Why Restaurant Demand For Smaller Fish Fillets Is Bad News For Oceans

Many U.S. chefs and retailers prefer intact fillets that constitute a single portion. That demand is driving overfishing for young fish that haven't reproduced. A new campaign aims to change that.

The University of Texas-Austin announced Tuesday it is offering full tuition scholarships to in-state undergraduates whose families make $65,000 or less a year.

University of Texas-Austin Promises Free Tuition For Low-Income Students In 2020

The governing board voted to offer full tuition scholarships to in-state undergraduates whose families make $65,000 or less a year. They also extended financial assistance to middle class students.

More Screen Time For Teens May Fuel ADHD Symptoms

More Screen Time For Teens Linked To ADHD Symptoms

A new study finds that teens who engage in frequent texting, social media use and other online activities daily are more likely to develop symptoms of ADHD.

A vocal critic of the government of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Maria Ressa declared her innocence after turning herself in to answer tax evasion charges. She posted bail at the court in Manila on Monday.

Journalist Flies Home To The Philippines To Face Arrest Warrant, Posts Bail

Maria Ressa, the head of Rappler, an online news outlet known to criticize the Philippine government, was charged with tax evasion. "I will do what I need to do to face all of this," she said.

Helen, Juan, and Monica Rivera in front of Juan and Helen's home, on May 26, 2019 in Chino, California.

A Growing Latino Middle Class: One Family’s Journey From Have-Not To Have

The median income for Latinos in California continues to rise, as the poverty level drops

Forensic workers gather at the scene of a deadly car bombing at a police academy in Bogotá, Colombia, on Thursday.

Deadly Explosion At Bogotá Police Academy Stokes Fears Of Return To Dark Past

The attack, which left several people dead, was a reminder of the Colombian capital's violent history with guerrilla groups and drug cartels. No group claimed responsibility for Thursday's attack.

A gas well catches fire in a field outside of Trenton, N.D.

INDEPENDENT LENS: My Country No More

Airs Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

In 'For The Good Of The Game,' Bud Selig Tells Of The MLB Steroid Era

The baseball commissioner's charming, informative memoir is about the best you can hope to read from a powerful professional sports insider — even if Selig is too defensive on steroids.

Alexsis Rodgers, president of Virginia Young Democrats, is one of the disappointed constituents who worked hard to elect some of the officials at the center of the Virginia controversies. Now, Rodgers says, the state democratic party must develop diverse leaders before there's another crisis.

Virginia Democrats Now Look To Women Of Color For Leadership

The recent controversies embroiling some of Virginia's top Democratic officials have the party reconsidering their leadership.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig speaks during a Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center on July 30, 2017, in Cooperstown, N.Y.

In 'For The Good Of The Game,' Bud Selig Tells Of The MLB Steroid Era

The baseball commissioner's charming, informative memoir is about the best you can hope to read from a powerful professional sports insider — even if Selig is too defensive on steroids.

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