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Atlanta Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb takes a seat on the bench after losing his bid for a no-hitter in the ninth inning Sunday. Shortly after that home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Braves released a statement calling Newcomb's old tweets "hurtful and incredibly disappointing."

Offensive Tweets Remind Major Leaguers That On Social Media, The Past Is Never Past

Sean Newcomb nearly pitched a no-hitter, but it was his years-old tweets that drew headlines. He's not alone: Several MLB players have seen past homophobic and racial slurs resurface recently.

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.

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.

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

A cart loaded with fresh vegetables, eggs, and milk at the Downey food bank is pictured in this undated photo.

Despite A Growing Latino Middle Class, California Families Face Hurdles Getting There

Despite rising incomes and lower poverty rate for Latinos, many California families struggle

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.

Malindo Air said it is cooperating with authorities after at least one of its cabin crew members was arrested in Australia for allegedly taking part in an international drug smuggling ring.

Airline Cabin Crew Accused Of Acting As Couriers In International Drug Syndicate

Eight people arrested in Australia are linked to an international crime syndicate that police say is responsible for smuggling heroin and methamphetamine.

New Collection Asks: What Might The 'People's Future' Look Like?

This new collection of speculative fiction stories imagines the lives of marginalized people in a variety of difficult future Americas. It's not an easy read, but it has depths of resilience and hope.

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